Port of Mazatlán Shuttles

A church-filled resort town resting along Mexico’s rocky western shores, the city of Mazatlán sees a lot of commerce, especially through its cruise attendees docking the centrally located Port of Mazatlán. Expect an influx of local vendors attempting to sell handicrafts and somewhat pricey rides into town. An easier way to reach the city’s chirpy waterfront cafes and folklorish handicrafts can be through the cruise port’s immediate access to a free tram offering fast transfers. For a bit more privacy in explorations, reserve a variety of private rental options, choosing from basic sedans perfect for solo drives across isolated beachfront or a family-friendly SUV great for seeing the mountains. Meet-and-greet services go the extra mile through convenient drop offs as well, a service that goes a long way in a city as big as Mazatlán, whether it be through a local personal rivers’ recommendations on where to hang out and where to avoid, or a taxi’s discreet lifts to all-in-one hangouts like the massive Mazatlán Aquarium.

When the boat docks, look forward to what’s closest to the port. Walking-distance attractions include peninsula relics at El Mirador’s narrow strip of land away from the city and offering such getaways as Faro Mazatlán, a forested park home to various scenic lookouts, as well as Playa Mística’s ethereal waters paired with towering observation deck vistas - also home to an observation deck is El Fargo de Navegación Marítima, a towering hilltop lighthouse accessible through a steep cobblestoned path. Those looking to explore downtown should head north instead, enjoying a relaxed afternoon of sunbathing at Mazatlan Malecón’s beachfront shorelines both sandy and jagged, ending the night at the buzzy communal plaza of Plazuela Machado, a well-known gathering place home to local vendors and festive restaurants, not to mention historic lamplit streets lined with breezy palms - while in Plazuela Machado, some of the best restaurants for chatting include the casual Mexican eats at Casa 46, or the fine cuisine of Hector’s Bistro.