Archeological Museum . The museum, at Sixto Osuna 76 near Olas Altas road, is replete with relics and information about Mazatlan’s pre-Hispanic roots.
In tribute to the history of Mazatlán and its historical roots, this museum has served Mazatlan locals and tourists alike since 1998.
The Archeological Museum is located on 76 Sixto Osuna Street, near Olas Altas Avenue, within the Mazatlán Historical District.
This museum features over 180 pieces and serves as an educational center as well, providing a comprehensive body of facts on the pre-Hispanic roots of Mazatlán, including the epochs of the Cahitas, Totorames, Tahues, Xiximes, Acaxes and Tepehuanes tribes, and proceeding through the colonization period up to contemporary times.
The museum’s architecture combines Gothic (notably in its façade and interior) with Neoclassical and Baroque influences.
The Archeological Museum is open from Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 pm to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Canobbio Arcade . Heriberto Frias (no street number).This estate dates to the l9th century and forms part of the block belonging to the Italian Luis Canobbio. It frames the Machado Plaza and is an essential part of the landscape architecture of old Mazatlan.
Concordia .
Copala .
Cosalá .
El Quelite .
Icehouse Hill . Snowy Hill. The Spaniards first settled on this hill, which was originally known as "Lookout Hill".It was used at one time to store ice brought by ship from San Francisco for consumption by Mazatlan families and as a kind of freezer for food and fish products.
Island of the Stone . Beaches covered by coconut trees are one of the prime reasons this region is being developed into one of the worlds first-class tourist resorts.
La Noria .
Lighthouse . Creston Hill. This is found on Creston Island, next to the sport fishing fleets.It is 152 meters (almost 500 feet) above sea level and thought to be the highest lighthouse in the world after the one in Gibraltar. The building housing the lighthouse was constructed during the term of Porfirio Diaz. Work performed on Creston Island in the 1930’s linked the island with the city of Mazatlan by use of an elaborate breakwater.
Machado Plaza . Constitucion and Sixto Osuna, near Carnaval.This plaza is named after the Filipino, Juan Nepomuceno Machado, who donated the land to build what is now the city’s second oldest plaza. It is the traditional site of Carnaval and it has been the heart of old Mazatlan during the last century.
Maritime Customs . Avenida Alemán and Batería. This building was constructed in 1828 along the old pier.
Monument to the Fisherman . This monument, on Avenida del Mar and Gutierrez Najera, is a symbol of the port, and displays much of the traditional equipment used by valiant and energetic fishermen.
It was started during the mayoral term of General Gabriel Levya in 1958 and completed during the term of Gen. Gabriel Leyva Velazquez.
A plaque at the base of the monument was added during a renovation containing the thoughts of poet Charles MacGregor – "Profound where the nest is supported, more immense is the sea for its beauty, for immense is the lighthouse of life, for profound the work and the grandeur."
Pergola Centennial Way . The paseo is located on El Cerro de Vigia (Lookout Hill) and was constructed at the end of the last century for the defense of the port.
It possesses one of three English cannons that defended the port from foreign invasions. The pergola was constructed during the mayorship of Ramon Ponzo Pena, 1948-49.
Rosario .
Rubio Theater . On Carnaval Street in Machado Park. This is the oldest theater in Mazatlan.(Its cost at construction was 80 Mexican pesos.) The European-style Theater was later named the Angela Peralta Theater, in honor of the famous Diva.
Shield of Sinaloa and Mazatlan . The shield, which is located at the end of Olas Altas road, illustrates the four most important historical cities in the state: Culiacan, El Fuerte, Rosario and Mazatlan.On the reverse side of the structure is Mazatlan’s shield, which manifests the city’s geography, astrology, ethnic traditions and economy.
The March 3lst Fort . Paseo Claussen and Las Palmas. Today this structure is known as "The House of the Sailor".It was constructed in 1892 to defend the port. It was armed with top quality English cannons.
The Meteorological House . On top of Lookout Hill. Also known as the observatory.It was constructed in 1874.
The Seals . Like many other mammals, including homo sapiens, from October to May ever year, a colony of seals makes its regular sea journey to Mazatlan to enjoy the climate.
The Three Islands . These islands, Island of the Birds, Island of the Deer, and Island of the Wolves, are trademarks of Mazatlan.Each has tranquil beaches of fine sand tempting the visitor to stay all day. Transportation to the islands is provided by panga, or small boat. Great botanical paintings have been found on these islands.