Our Favorite Attractions in Mazatlan
Mazatlan has so much to see and do. Want to get off the beaten tourist track and see some of the real Mazatlan? Check out these places.
THE GOLDEN SEAL GYM: The first thing I always do when I am somewhere new is check out the gyms. In the last 10 years I have been a member of four different gyms in Mazatlan and the Golden Seal is by far the best. It is a block down the street from the hotel and they have great drop in rates. $50 pesos (about $4) for a drop in or $150 pesos (about $12) for a week. It can't compare to the "Y" back home but it is clean, the staff is friendly and they have two kick-ass instructors for classes in the mornings. (A rare thing here in Mazatlan).
JUAREZ MARKET: The Juarez Market is only on Sundays and runs from 6am-2pm. You have to be ready for the insanity if you brave it (this is where all the Mexican's shop!) but man can you find some great deals! It is like a giant flea market (streets and streets of it) that sells both new and used. The fruits and vegetables are the cheapest that you will find anywhere in the city and the variety of other stuff is astounding. Plants, mirrors, clothes, shoes, CDs, electrical goods, toys, baby stuff, furniture...you name it. I always take the bus there and then a pulmunia (like a golf cart taxi) home because I am always loaded with stuff.
THE LIGHTHOUSE: It is located on the Creston Island, next to sport fishing fleet. It is 157 meters above sea level. It is the highest lighthouse in the world.
SEA SHELL CITY MUSEUM: It is the most original museum in the country, where you can admire a large sea shell collection from every ocean of the world, as well as unique sea handicrafts.
ANGELA PERALTA THEATER: This is a beautiful relic located on Carnaval Street located and considered the oldest theater in this city. Formerly known as Rubio Theater, in 1936 it was named Angela Peralta honoring the famous singer, who died in Mazatlán in 1883.
AQUARIUM: It is considered one of the best aquariums in México. The Mazatlán aquarium has an approximate variety of 200 marine species from different parts of the world.
CATHEDRAL: It has a Porfirian Style architecture and is considered the second oldest church of the city. Located in Downtown Mazatlan.
