Mazatlan is one of the main commercial centers on the west coast of Mexico. It is a thriving city known for its wide beach, beautiful sunsets, and luxury resorts. The favorite activity in Mazatlan is sitting on the beach all day and then sitting in a beach bar while watching the sunset. People also like to watch the acrobatic divers who plunge into the water daily near the old city center.

The northern area of Mazatlan is known as the Zona Dorada providing luxury beach resorts and smaller local beach hotels for international tourists. This is the location where you will find many American tourists staying in huge all inclusive resorts with golf and spa services available. This area hosts the main tourist nightlife areas and many restaurants. The beach is maintained well and you have no shortage of beach activities to choose from.

On the southern end of Mazatlan, you will find the old city center. This is where the original resort developments were first built. Many accommodations and restaurants can be found at a cheaper price in this area. You can take a bus or a taxi to the main tourist area whenever you want so the old city location near Olas Altas is a good option for most travelers.