Van for hire at cruise terminal in Mazatlan

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Lunch stop opportunity of a restaurant of your choice.
Private transportation
Passengers are welcome to bring their own food, snacks and drinks of their choice onboard.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities
Lunch ($25)

Overview

We offer a sightseeing tour to discover Mazatlan from a unique perspective. Tour its historic center, streets, beaches and emblematic places in our vehicles with panoramic windows, comfortable seats and air conditioning. It has audio equipment with information about the city in English or Spanish. Experice Mazatlan in a cuztomized tour with Christian Blancarte of Mazatlan Travel Club has a 17-passenger air-conditioned van, speaks perfect English, and will help cruisers custom make a Mazatlan tour. Custom build an in city tour, using many stops from this list if you like. Can take groups as small as 4 people, or groups as large as 17 in his professionally licensed, air conditioned, tour van.

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When you get off the ship, hop on on the free shuttle that goes to the main terminal and walk towards outside the street and I will be standing at the gate holding a sign that says Mazatlan Travel Club. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

Mazatlan cruise vessel terminal
Av. Emilio Barragán 517, Lázaro Cárdenas, 82040 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico

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Once you get out the cruise ship, you’ll have to take the free shuttle to the main terminal and start walking towards outside on the street and I will be waiting for you holding a sign with the Mazatlan Travel club logo or a sign with the group name

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Faro Mazatlan

The light house built in 1879 is located at the southern tip of the city and it is one of the most emblematic attractions of Mazatlan. We will drive by and offer you the option to climb up to the top which is 500 feet above sea level. The views are spectacular. You will be able to see the entire city and the Sierra Madre mountains in the background. There are lots of opportunities to take beautiful pictures along the way up. There is also a glass floor bridge that extends out from the side of the hill. It is recommended to take bottled water and a small towel to freshen up due to the warm weather. We will continue driving along the Bay Area towards the Olas Altas neighborhood making a couple stops at lookout points for picture taking. The driver will provide basic historical information and answer any questions if requested.

45 minutes
Playa Olas Altas

As we continue driving along Paseo del Centenario, we will soon come across the oldest beach front hotels better known as Olas Altas which happens to be one of the tourists and locals favorites. It is filled with history that they tend to enjoy from coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Here you have the option of either taking a short walking-tour or continue riding through the historical center. Take a nice photo of Carpa Olivera which is literally a salt water pool in the ocean built in 1914. See the waves refilling the pool as they roll in. Continue along the Angel Flores Street and its colorful houses, which is one of the most remarkable and photographed streets in Olas Altas.

20 minutes
Punta de Clavadistas

Mazatlan has its own diving tradition centered in a small ocean side park on the Malecon. Divers jump from a 50ft high platform into water that is just 5 or 6ft deep. The tradition of Cliff diving in Mazatlan dates from the mid 1900’s when the platform was constructed on the Malecon.

30 minutes
Plaza Machado

This townsquare was built in 1837 by a rich Philippino business man named Juan Nepomuceno Machado to reflect the wealth of the area of that time. Plaza Machado is surrounded by beautiful palm trees and gardens, restaurants, bars and shops that preserve the classic infrastructure. While strolling along the plaza, admire the famous Angela Peralta Theatre located just beside the square. The theatre was rebuilt in 1993 after suffering a dramatic story filled with hurricanes, floods and a near demolish.

30 minutes
Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion

The Mazatlan Cathedral is a gorgeous Barroque and Gothic-style church located in the downtown área. The construction started in 1856 and finished until 1899. The inside of the church is uniquely ornate with chandeliers, marble, wood and gold. An interesting fact about its history is that the Jewish Community actually stepped in and funded the completion of the church and in turn had the Star of David put into 28 stained-glass windows. Across the Street from the Cathedral is the Plaza Republica townsquare which is surrounded by trees, palm trees and beautiful gardens.

20 minutes
Mercado Pino Suarez

This market has been in operation since 1899. Both locals and tourists come every day for grocery shopping and souvenirs. Here you will have 30 minutes of free time to wander around or do souvenir shopping. Stop by Panama Bakery to get some fresh bakery ítems, cakes, pies, and treats.

30 minutes
Malecon de Mazatlan

The Malecon is similar to a pier or a boardwalk along the coast line of the city, being around 20km in total distance. It starts in the south end of Olas Altas beach and goes all the way up to Valentino’s night club by the Golden Zone. It is considered the 2nd longest beachfront walkway in the world and the main stage for many of Mazatlan’s events, like Carnival. There are lots of things to see along the Malecon, all at different spots. You will see many fountains, monuments, attractions and photo opportunities.

30 minutes
Golden Zone

Visit the Seashell City Museum which has been open since 1979 that offers an extensive collection of various seashells of all kinds, sizes and shapes. There is a huge variety of business and activities in this area, where you can find souvenirs, restaurants, jewelry shops, bars, markets and the Playa Gaviotas beach area. Here you will have the option to wander around to explore the area and have lunch at a good restaurant or spend some time at Playa Gaviotas beach before heading back to the ship.

2 hours

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Mazatlan cruise port city tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Christian was great! He meet us right off the pier of the cruise ship and got us cooled down in his clean van. He was very friendly and accommodating. Our family had a great time seeing the beautiful sights of Mazatlan. Christian was very knowledgeable of all the history of the area. We were so happy with our experience.