Title: Playa del Sur Travel Guide: Best of Playa del Sur, Mazatlán Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Playa del Sur](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Sur-Hotels.d945808092959219712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mazatlán](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mazatlan.d180011.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Mazatlán](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Mazatlan.d180011.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Playa del Sur Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Playa-Del-Sur.d945808092959219712.Car-Hire-Guide)[Playa del Sur Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Sur.d945808092959219712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Playa del Sur Travel Guide ## Mazatlán ## Visit Playa del Sur Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Mazatlán travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazatln.dx180011) --- ### Popular places to visit ![panoramic of city in the coast of pacific ocean in the morning view from the sea in mazatlan sinaloa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/633453301057798144/2a683ad9-9ac9-44fd-b51b-9c2640a23d54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Mazatlan Malecón After visiting The Mazatlan Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mazatlán. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Mazatlan-Malecon-Mazatlan.d633453301057798144.Attraction) ![Olas Altas Beach featuring markets, rocky coastline and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074178/ae163a28-b4c7-4b43-8b9e-371aef97d69d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olas Altas Beach Look on as surfers and boogie boarders ride the waves, or take to the water yourself, and enjoy picturesque sunsets from waterfront bars at this centrally located beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olas-Altas-Beach-Downtown-Mazatlan.d6074178.Attraction) ![Plaza Machado which includes a square or plaza and a park as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075844/bc0dbde3-0dfb-4b67-a847-25c571885778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Machado Admire colonial-era mansions, listen to live music and people-watch from sidewalk cafés at this sophisticated square in the heart of Mazatlán’s historic center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Machado-Centro-Historico.d6075844.Attraction) ![Aerial of Cerritos beach with a beautiful seascape captured at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532630460/a7722292-4fb5-449f-8f9c-76e2aa05f54c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cerritos Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cerritos Beach during your travels in Marina Mazatlan? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerritos-Beach-Mazatlan.d553248621532630460.Attraction) ![Mazatlan showing surf, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320357/e556f895-3524-4ba0-b266-948efa13201d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Witches Beach Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico's Pacific shoreline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Witches-Beach-Cerritos.d6320357.Attraction) ![El Faro Lighthouse which includes rocky coastline, landscape views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075846/c40541f9-2ba4-4121-a5c1-57a3cc8518dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Faro Lighthouse Hike to this hilltop lighthouse, located on one of the area’s highest points, to enjoy a superb bird’s-eye view of Mazatlán’s beaches, Old Town and peninsula. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Faro-Lighthouse-Mazatlan.d6075846.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mazatlan City Tour by FunBus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/176613/46efd0cd-9c26-44e5-a38f-db49180dcef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mazatlan City Tour by FunBus £18 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mazatlan-city-tour-by-funbus.a176613.activity-details) ![Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/176599/0d50d8ef-b7d2-427d-84c9-4659fb82f5d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day £27 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stone-island-cruise-beach-day.a176599.activity-details) ![Lighthouse Zipline Adventure at Farolesa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49767315/7c52942a-d88e-47ee-a58b-4203457dd836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lighthouse Zipline Adventure at Farolesa £53 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lighthouse-zipline-adventure-at-farolesa.a49767315.activity-details) ![Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090076/d344603d-26c8-4dbd-aa09-b8f85e18c87a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass £19 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mazatlan-observatorio-1873-ticket-and-pass.a50090076.activity-details) ![Munba National interactive Whale Museum ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49861729/bcb4f18c-3e5a-4fd2-990e-96c0944d9cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Munba National interactive Whale Museum £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/munba-national-interactive-whale-museum.a49861729.activity-details) ![San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48080353/3e5dd024-1ca8-4133-86e7-f36ac7f12e44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide £25 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-miguel-de-allende-walking-tour-with-certified-guide.a48080353.activity-details) [See all activities in Mazatlán](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Mazatlan.d180011.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Playa del Sur ![Casa Baraka, Cerca de Malecón, Centro Histórico y Playas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29370000/29363100/29363062/78cec4d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Baraka, Cerca de Malecón, Centro Histórico y Playas Copacabana 230 Mazatlán SIN Stay at this holiday home in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Olas Altas Beach and The Mazatlan Malecón are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Todo muy bien Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=29363062&PinnedHotelID=29363062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=29363062&PinnedHotelID=29363062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) ![Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2470000/2461600/2461537/fc2728ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive Calzada Camaron Sabalo Mazatlán SIN Stay at this beach resort in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,183 reviews) The staff was very courteous and helpful! The only thing that was annoying about the whole experience was the bands that played on the beach. The noise was awful as three bands were playing at once all afternoon and into the evening. If something could be done about that situation I would return ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=2461537&PinnedHotelID=2461537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=2461537&PinnedHotelID=2461537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) ![Varali Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60610000/60607700/60607643/411c2951_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Varali Grand Hotel 2614 Av del Mar Tellería Mazatlán SIN £51 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,296 reviews) Love the pool Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=60607643&PinnedHotelID=60607643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) ![Hotel Playa Mazatlan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/425200/425179/659e6cf2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Playa Mazatlan Av. Playa Gaviotas 202 Mazatlán SIN £102 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews) Yes, everything was clean. Good . Service. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=425179&PinnedHotelID=425179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) ![Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75880000/75872200/75872198/3231fa16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort Av. Playa Gaviotas 214 Mazatlán Sinaloa Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £73 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews) The staff was very helpful and welcoming based on our experience from a previous hotel reservation they helped us and accommodated us very quickly so we could wind up having a great experience in Mazatlan Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=75872198&PinnedHotelID=75872198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=945808092959219712) ![Viaggio Resort Mazatlán](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82690000/82683300/82683231/ed3b87a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Viaggio Resort Mazatlán Avenida Camaron Sabalo Mazatlán Sinaloa Stay at this luxury resort in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,994 reviews) Room spotless, staff great, price great, location great, decor beautiful, good food..... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerro-Del-Vigia.dx6347033) ![Olas Altas Beach featuring a sunset, street scenes and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074178/97922f0d-4820-4926-8296-5faf5640d4e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Mazatlan Downtown Mazatlan is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Plaza Machado or Olas Altas Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazatlan-Downtown-Mazatlan.dx6051925) ![Built during the late 1800s in the middle of the city -2014](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180011/774372de-1086-4175-bd71-2753049e72a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro Historico If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazatlan-Centro-Historico.dx553248635976396017) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Balcones de Loma Linda While visiting Balcones de Loma Linda, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento Mujer Mazalteca and La Cueva Del Diablo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazatlan-Balcones-De-Loma-Linda.dx553248635976395915) ![Fotografía panorámica aérea con drone de la isla venados en el puerto de Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921598964/c464cb83-c319-4e11-9c35-70a41674d599.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stone Island Though Stone Island may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mazatlan-Stone-Island.dx553248635921598964) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gabriel Leyva While Gabriel Leyva may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Machado and Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market. 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