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Catedral Basilica de Mazatlán

4.8 (27 reviews)
Closed 6:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Chris L.

Really beautiful cathedral. While still old, it was much newer than I expected. We spent more time inside than I expected, looking at all of the art, architecture, and bible scenes. My kids were really interested to learn about the history and what it all meant, so we talked about it for quite some time while enjoying spending time in such a nice building. They're doing a really nice job keeping it in good shape. Would definitely come back.

Denise W.

We were in Mazatlan and we know that the cathedral is one of the tourist attraction in downtown. We came here to check it out. The cathedral is big and is a very nice and place to sit and relax. It's free to walk in.

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Nelson M.

Wonderful Catholic Church. The architecture is quite unique and intricate. Our tour bus came here for a 20 minute stop. Remember to take your hat off while visiting to show your respect.

Natalie J.

Beautiful Cathedral, with exquisite details. Open to the public and located near the mercado. Made for a wonderful stop to enjoy the artistry of the building. The interior of the church was far more rich in details than I anticipated as the exterior, compared to others, seemed to be toned down. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

The beautiful Catedral Basilica de la  Immaculada, Mazatlán, Sin.
Elizabeth S.

This Church is absolutely beautiful. It has so much history and also learned that it is both a Cathedral and Basilica, making it even more special to me. We did attend Mass on Sunday. Unfortunately, it was really difficult to hear the readings and with only fans to cool off, it was very hot and humid. Regardless, I wouldn't trade this experience.

Shirley N.

Our shore excursion included a stop here. Our local tour guide gave us the background on the construction of the cathedral. She said building funds ran out so prominent Jewish families donated funds to help finish construction. When you go inside look for the Star of David stain glass windows. We did an quick walkthrough inside as we're not religious folks. We appreciate the architecture.

Jennifer B.

I've mentioned before that I am not at all religious (although I am a self-proclaimed non-practicing Catholic.) But whenever I visit a foreign city who happens to have a historical church, I make it a point to make a quick stop. It is a beautiful cathedral. The detail and the work that went in it is incredible. There was a lot of love put into its walls, ceilings, even pillars. I ended up spending more time in here than I intended just looking at the intricate work that went into it. I didn't want to leave without making a donation - even a small one at that - if only to help maintain its stature. They say (not sure who "they" are) that at anytime you visit a church for the first time, you can make three wishes. So, I did that as well. TIP: There are plenty of souvenir stands outside. I assume they've gotten the approval of the church, so that's where we got a few things (vs. the market or anywhere else outside its walls.) A popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Highly recommending.

Levi E.

How impressive! I've been here a few times and each time has been just as impressive to see as the last. It's amazing how the stone structure is do perfectly built, and so beautiful at the same time. Highly recommended

Vinla K.

Such a beautiful Cathedral that get to visit during our cruise. Didn't get a chance to come during the mass but will definitely try to do so when we get a chance to explore the city again in the future. Many little stores that sells religious items outside of the church's fence and also food and drink vendors across from the church. The church itself is very old but pretty well maintained considering it's also allowing tourist to explore its beauty from the inside. A renovation or preservation process is currently happening when I visited and hopefully the next time we come again it will be done and beautifully renovated. I love seeing lots of birds just gathering outside of the church yard underneath the trees. Very calming to see.

One of many ornate statues inside cathedral
Paul E.

Beautiful cathedral in the center of Mazatlan. Don't let the outside of this cathedral fool you, the true beauty is on the inside with its magnificent high arching columned ceilings. Aside from the stunning architectural details you will also find beautiful stained glass murals, detailed ornate religious statues and quite a bit of detailed gold trim work that just combine into a visually stunning interior. If you are in Mazatlan visiting than this is an absolute must see. Whether you are religious or not. You will absolutely enjoy all the beauty and magnificence that this cathedral has to offer. Five stars.

Sergio Z.

Our second stop was Mazatan this once sleelping little fishing town now major city. I haven't been to Mazatan for years since very young it have change dramatic through the years. My wife and I got tour group to show us the city. The tour guide was nice and fun he took us to the Catedral Basilica de Mazatan built in the 1800's. We walk in to the basilica it was beautiful from the inside.

Janet M.

Absolutely beautiful Cathedral in Mazatlan. This is a must see when you come to this beautiful old town. So much history was built around this Cathedral. It was built in the 1800's and you can feel the positive energy and the beauty is beyond words.

View from Plaza Revolucion
Jack G.

Beautiful cathedral. Definitely worth a visit. This is an architectural highlight of Mazatlan.

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It was such beautiful place to visit both architecturally and religiously. Absolutely lovely

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Beautiful cathedral, a landmark of the town. It took 40 years to build it. Italian marble floor. And lots of French influence.

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Review Highlights - Catedral Basilica de Mazatlán

It has so much history and also learned that it is both a Cathedral and Basilica, making it even more special to me.

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Faro de Mazatlán - 6.12.2025

Faro de Mazatlán

4.7(11 reviews)
2.2 km

Adj: Amazing! On our…read moretrip to Mazatlan, we decided to scale El Faro de Mazatlán, which is where the highest natural lighthouse is located in the world and it's on top of Crestón Island. To get there, we walked to the base of the mountain, and then it was time to climb up. Perhaps we should've taken a taxi/local bus to the start of the trail b/c it was a HOT day even though it was in November, so we were kind of tired before we even began the official hike. And off we go, we walked and walked and walked up and up and up the path. Really, it's a well-paved trail, all asphalted and some part were more dirt road, but generally, it's less a hike and more just a trail walk except for how steep it got. There are also many stairs once you get to the official CLIMB. So the official count is 336 steps after you get to the bottom of the stairs and even getting to that point was quite exhausting mostly b/c of the heat. We saw lots of local hike up to El Faro, so it's definitely a popular hiking spot and scenic place. Just check out my pictures to see the views you get when you have done the work and gotten up the moderately steep climb, with an elevation gain of over 500 feet (150m). It was free to hike up, but there's a small fee of around 30 pesos required to access the glass floor observation deck at the summit if you so choose to try that. There was quite a long line, so we skipped that not to mention I'm not too fond of glass bottom anything, haha... Still, we felt so accomplished to have made it to this lovely lighthouse. Amazing experience!

Came here for the view and didn't expect such an exhausting hike! Despite the heat, I was glad to…read morearriving in the morning rather than the afternoon sun. I saw a couple iguanas and lots of neat plants. The view at the top is great.

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Faro de Mazatlán - Almost halfway up, before the stairs

Almost halfway up, before the stairs

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Malecon

Malecon

4.5(14 reviews)
0.7 km

For those that don't know, Malecon means boardwalk in Spanish. And this Malecon sits along the…read morecoast of the fine city of Mazatlan. I came to Mazatlan with an old friend of mine, once upon a time. It was her friend's birthday, and she insisted that I come here with her. So me being the adventurous one, happily came along. The boardwalk runs from the Zona Dorada (the nightclub/party region of Mazatlan) on the northern end, all the way to where Casa Lucila sits on the southern end. All along the boardwalk, locals and tourist come to enjoy the coast. There are plenty of shops and eateries lining this place. The weekend get a lot of foot traffic, but it is still manageable. The climate is humid, which caught me by surprise. Despite it being Mexico's Pacific coast, it is far south enough to have tropical weather. I was sweating quite a bit walking along this boardwalk, and the humidity didn't help much. This is the only negative to this place. However, it didn't take away from the great adventure I had in Sinaloa that time. The boardwalk, much like the city of Mazatlan, is safe. Of course, this is true as long as you don't go looking for trouble. I've had great times in this place, and I will have many more, as my girlfriend and I plan to come here in the near future.

I wish i got to see a little bit more of it, but our cab driver dropped us off at a…read morenot-so-impressive spot. But I did get to see a little bit, and the little that I did see was not so bad. The shoreline was occupied by plenty of locals enjoying the beach on a hot and humid day. We did see a MAZATLAN sign (which was a challenge getting to given it was across the street and with traffic breezin' through... wasn't worth crossing it.) I even saw a few elderly locals playing cards on a hut by the shore. There were shops lined up as well but wasn't enticing enough for us to check out. If we weren't so limited with time (we were only allocated a few hours by the cruise ship) I would have liked to explored it a little more. But that's not so much a bad thing - given the chance, I would return and take the time to see the whole thing. I have read and am hearing good things. Maybe one day...

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Catedral Basilica de Mazatlán - landmarks - Updated July 2026

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