Mazatlán, Mexico

Mazatlan, Mexico
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Mazatlán is a city in the state of Sinaloa, in Mexico. The city overlooks the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula. The city covers 3,068.5 sq km (1,184.75 sq mi) and has a population of 438,000 (2011 estimate).

The name Mazatlán comes from the local Nahuatl language meaning "land of deer". The area was inhabited by native tribes when the Spanish arrived. It was nothing more than a cluster of huts until the early 19th century.

Today Mazatlán depends on tourism and fishing as the mainstay of its economy. The city has the second largest fishing fleet in Mexico where the main catch are shrimps and tuna. The tourism industry in Mazatlán centers of the beach and beach-related recreation. There are a good number of hotels, restaurants and bars in the city. Its coastal promenade, Malecón, is one of the longest in the world, at 21 kilometers.

Catamarans on the beach in Mazatlan, Mexico
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Visiting Mazatlán

You can fly to Mazatlán's General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) from major cities in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Valentino's Place in Mazatlan at sunset
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Places of Interest in Mazatlán

Acuario Mazatlán
This is the biggest aquarium in Mexico, home to some 250 species of marine life.
Iglesia de San José
The oldest church in Mazatlán, built in 1842 on Cerro de la Nevería (Icebox Hill).
Isla de la Piedra
Despite its name, this is a peninsula rather than an island, with postcard-perfect beaches fringed with coconut palms.
Offshore Islands
Venados, Lobos and Pájaros are three offshore islands in Mazatlán that offer uncrowded sandy beaches and serenity. They canbe reached by hired boats.
Mazatlán Old Town
The historic neighborhood of Mazatlán thrills with beautiful colonial-style churches and townhouses. Look out for Teatro Ángela Peralta, a theater named after a famous local-born opera singer, and Mazatlán Cathedral, which combines a Neo-Gothic exterior with a Baroque interior.

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