# Mazatlán

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/mazatlan

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## Overview

Photo: Microstar · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mazatl%C3%A1nCollage.png)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mexican Riviera & West Coast on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mexico-west-coast)
- Description: A Pacific coast beach resort
- Port name: Mazatlán
- English name: Mazatlán
- Country: Mexico
- Latitude / longitude: 23.20, -106.42

A beach resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast in Sinaloa State, known for the long Malecon promenade, colonial Old Town, and golden Zona Dorada beach. Famous for fresh shrimp cuisine and a popular port for Pacific and Mexican Riviera cruises.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 440,000
- Climate: A tropical savanna climate. The dry season from November to May is comfortable, with clear skies and low humidity; summer is hot and humid and is the rainy season.
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN). US dollars are also accepted.
- Best time to visit: The dry season from November to May. Skies are consistently clear with comfortable temperatures, and the hurricane season is avoided.

### Local food

Shrimp dishes (aguachile, shrimp tacos), fresh seafood, Sinaloan cuisine, ceviche

### Sights

- Malecon (seaside promenade)
- Old town (Centro Historico)
- Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) beaches
- View from El Faro Lighthouse

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 27 °C / 80 °F | 14 °C / 58 °F |
| Feb | 26 °C / 80 °F | 15 °C / 58 °F |
| Mar | 27 °C / 80 °F | 15 °C / 60 °F |
| Apr | 28 °C / 83 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| May | 30 °C / 87 °F | 21 °C / 69 °F |
| Jun | 33 °C / 91 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F |
| Jul | 34 °C / 92 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F |
| Aug | 34 °C / 93 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F |
| Sep | 33 °C / 92 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F |
| Oct | 33 °C / 91 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Nov | 31 °C / 87 °F | 19 °C / 67 °F |
| Dec | 28 °C / 82 °F | 15 °C / 60 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: COLONIA JUAN CARRAS · about 0.7 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 111 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, beer is somewhat cheaper; coffee and meals cost about the same; water and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 600 ml | MX$17.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | MX$59.50 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | MX$110.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | MX$55.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | MX$109.00 | MXN | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Mazatlán. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: MZT
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 17 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [6-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-6n-long-beach)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Oct–Dec 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12
- Ship: Carnival Panorama
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Long Beach → Long Beach
- Port: Long Beach › Puerto Vallarta › Mazatlán › Cabo San Lucas › Long Beach
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $285.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [8-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-8n-long-beach)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2029
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09, 2028-10, 2028-11, 2028-12, 2029-01, 2029-02, 2029-03, 2029-04
- Ship: Carnival Panorama
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Long Beach → Long Beach
- Port: Long Beach › Cabo San Lucas › Pichilingue (La Paz) › +3 › Long Beach
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $863.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-san-diego)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Koningsdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Diego → San Diego
- Port: San Diego › Cabo San Lucas › Mazatlán › Puerto Vallarta › San Diego
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $999.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [12-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-12n-san-diego)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Zaandam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Diego → San Diego
- Port: San Diego › Cabo San Lucas › Mazatlán › +5 › San Diego
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: From $1,399.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wonder-7n-san-diego)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Mar 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-11, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03
- Ship: Disney Wonder
- Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Diego → San Diego
- Port: San Diego › Cabo San Lucas › Mazatlán › Puerto Vallarta › San Diego
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $1,554.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/brilliant-lady-7n-los-angeles)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Apr 2027 – Mar 2028
- Departure months: 2027-04, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03
- Ship: Brilliant Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Los Angeles → Los Angeles
- Port: Los Angeles › Cabo San Lucas › Mazatlán › Puerto Vallarta › Los Angeles
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $693.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-los-angeles)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-04
- Ship: Discovery Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Los Angeles → Los Angeles
- Port: Los Angeles › Cabo San Lucas › Mazatlán › Puerto Vallarta › Los Angeles
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From £669.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-star-7n-san-diego)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03
- Ship: Norwegian Star
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Diego → San Diego
- Port: San Diego › Cabo San Lucas › Mazatlán › Puerto Vallarta › San Diego
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $529.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazatlán)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mazatl%C3%A1nCollage.png)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mexican Riviera & West Coast on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mexico-west-coast)
- [6-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-6n-long-beach)
- [8-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-8n-long-beach)
- [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/koningsdam-7n-san-diego)
- [12-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zaandam-12n-san-diego)
- [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wonder-7n-san-diego)
- [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/brilliant-lady-7n-los-angeles)
- [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/discovery-princess-7n-los-angeles)
- [7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from San Diego](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-star-7n-san-diego)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazatlán

Source: Wikipedia “[Mazatlán](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazatl%C3%A1n)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))