Mazatlan Mexico
Mazatlan Cruise Port
Guide to Cruise Ports and Terminals
Mazatlan Cruise Port
The cruise ship dock in Mazatlan is located in the commercial port area.
From the modern new cruise terminal, passengers can walk to the "Old Town" by simply following the blue-lined cobblestone walkway for one mile. It is a pleasant walk through an attractive residential district.
Public Transportation
Port Shuttle
A free tram shuffles passengers from cruise ships to the cruise terminal. Passengers can then walk one mile to "Old Mazatlan".
The "Golden Zone" hotel resort and beach district is about four miles from the cruise port.
Bus Service
There are at least six different bus routes in Mazatlan.
Taxis and "Pulmonia"
Inexpensive taxis and open-air vehicles will shuttle passengers from the cruise terminal to either "Old Mazatlan" or the "Golden Zone"
Mazatlan Mexico
Visitor Information
Mazatlan Mexico
Top tourist attractions in Mazatlan are the following:
- Waterfront beach promenade (Malecon)
- Cero de la Neveria (spectacular view of city)
- Mazatlan "Old Town" (follow the blue-lined walkway from cruise terminal)
- The "Golden Zone" hotel strip (Zona Dorada)
- Playa Las Gaviotas (beach in Zona Dorado)
- Playa Camaron (beach in Zona Dorado)
- Playa Olas Altas (beach near the "Old City")
- Teatro Angela Peralta (theatre in the "Old Town")
- Mercado Central (central market in the 'Old Town"
- Cathedral (Neo-Gothic exterior, Baroque interior)
- Acuario Mazatlan (Mexico's largest aquarium)
- Iglesia de San Jose (oldest church in Mazatlan)
- Isla de la Piedra (tourist resort and beaches)
- Offshore Islands (Venados, Lobos and Pajaros) - wildlife (accessible on small, inexpensive boats)
- Mazatlan Carnival (third largest in the world)
Map of Mazatlan Cruise Port
View map of the Mazatlan Cruise Port
Mexico Currency
The currency in Mexico is the Peso.
Weather in Mazatlan
The weather in Mazatlan is pleasant all-year round. Average daily highs range from 25 celcius in January to 32 during the summer months.
Most precipitation falls during the summer months.
| Month | Minimum | Maximum | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 25 | 10 mm |
| Feb | 15 | 25 | 10 mm |
| Mar | 16 | 26 | 10 mm |
| April | 18 | 27 | 10 mm |
| May | 20 | 29 | 10 mm |
| June | 25 | 31 | 70 mm |
| July | 25 | 32 | 130 mm |
| Aug | 25 | 32 | 200 mm |
| Sept | 25 | 32 | 150 mm |
| Oct | 24 | 32 | 50 mm |
| Nov | 19 | 29 | 10 mm |
| Dec | 16 | 26 | 10 mm |
Free Wifi Service
Free internet access is available at Starbucks and the Purple Onion in Mazatlan.
