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Mazatlan Pacific coastline and beaches

Mazatlan, Mexico

All-inclusive beach resorts · Direct flights from Canada

4.7 · 3,100+ Mazatlan vacations booked by Canadians

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Vacation Packages to Mazatlan

7-night resort packages with return flights from Canada

Flying from
Riu Emerald Bay
Tout inclus

Mazatlan

Mexico

Riu Emerald Bay

5hôtel 5 étoiles
De Toronto (YYZ)
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Vol direct
Départ le mar. 1 déc.
  • 7 nuits
  • Room
  • Vols inclus
À partir de1 436 $ CA/ personne · taxes et frais inclus

Obtenez 8,65 $ de retour en Tripfetti

El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel
Tout inclus

Mazatlan

Mexico

El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel

4hôtel 4 étoiles
De Toronto (YYZ)
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Vol direct
Départ le mar. 1 déc.
  • 7 nuits
  • 1 Bedroom Suite
  • Vols inclus
À partir de1 629 $ CA/ personne · taxes et frais inclus

Obtenez 10,59 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlan
Tout inclus

Mazatlan

Mexico

Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlan

5hôtel 5 étoiles
De Toronto (YYZ)
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Vol direct
Départ le mar. 8 déc.
  • 7 nuits
  • Deluxe Suite Oceanview King
  • Vols inclus
À partir de1 668 $ CA/ personne · taxes et frais inclus

Obtenez 10,98 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort And Spa
Tout inclus

Mazatlan

Mexico

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort And Spa

5hôtel 5 étoiles
De Toronto (YYZ)
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Vol direct
Départ le mar. 1 déc.
  • 7 nuits
  • Junior Suite Oceanview
  • Vols inclus
À partir de1 794 $ CA/ personne · taxes et frais inclus

Obtenez 12,23 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan Beach Resort
Tout inclus

Mazatlan

Mexico

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan Beach Resort

4hôtel 4 étoiles
De Toronto (YYZ)
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Vol direct
Départ le mar. 8 déc.
  • 7 nuits
  • Junior Suite
  • Vols inclus
À partir de1 794 $ CA/ personne · taxes et frais inclus

Obtenez 12,23 $ de retour en Tripfetti

El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
Tout inclus

Mazatlan

Mexico

El Cid Marina Beach Hotel

4hôtel 4 étoiles
De Toronto (YYZ)
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Vol direct
Départ le mar. 8 déc.
  • 7 nuits
  • 1 Bedroom Suite
  • Vols inclus
À partir de1 852 $ CA/ personne · taxes et frais inclus

Obtenez 12,81 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Handpicked · Verified reviews

Hotels in Mazatlan

Golden Zone beach resorts and Nuevo Mazatlan all-inclusives

The Xperience By G Adults Only

Mazatlán

The Xperience By G Adults Only

4
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
À partir de77 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 1,25 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Casa Barros Vacation Condos

Mazatlan

Casa Barros Vacation Condos

4
  • Pool
  • Golf
  • Restaurant
  • Food And Drink
À partir de88 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 1,48 $ de retour en Tripfetti

City Express Plus By Marriott Mazatlan
Breakfast Included

Mazatlan

City Express Plus By Marriott Mazatlan

4
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi
À partir de97 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 1,65 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Fiesta Inn Mazatlan

Mazatlan

Fiesta Inn Mazatlan

4
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
À partir de111 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 1,89 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Emporio Mazatlan
5-Star

Mazatlan

Emporio Mazatlan

5
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Golf
  • Tennis
À partir de116 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 1,98 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Viaggio Resort Mazatlan
All-Inclusive

Mazatlan

Viaggio Resort Mazatlan

5
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Golf
  • Tennis
À partir de130 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 2,23 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Best Western Hotel Posada Freeman Zona Dorada
Breakfast Included

Mazatlan

Best Western Hotel Posada Freeman Zona Dorada

4
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Golf
  • Snorkeling Nearby
À partir de150 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
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Obtenez 2,55 $ de retour en Tripfetti

El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel
All-Inclusive

Mazatlan

El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel

4.9
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
À partir de273 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
View Rooms

Obtenez 4,66 $ de retour en Tripfetti

El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel
All-Inclusive

Mazatlan

El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel

4.8
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
À partir de281 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
View Rooms

Obtenez 4,80 $ de retour en Tripfetti

Casa Lucila Mazatlan Curamoria Collection

Mazatlan

Casa Lucila Mazatlan Curamoria Collection

4
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
À partir de307 $ CA/ nuit · taxes et frais inclus
View Rooms

Obtenez 5,24 $ de retour en Tripfetti

At a glance

Everything you need to know about Mazatlan

Mazatlán — the 'Pearl of the Pacific' — pairs a 21-kilometre golden coastline with the most atmospheric colonial old town on Mexico's Pacific coast. Sun-soaked resorts line the Zona Dorada, the historic Centro Histórico glows around Plazuela Machado, and one of the world's longest oceanfront boardwalks, the Malecón, runs beneath El Faro lighthouse. The dry season from November to May delivers reliable sun; the summer rainy months fall within the Pacific hurricane belt.

Mazatlan, Pacific CoastClimate

Climate

24–32°C · dry-season sun

JanDec
PeakShoulderAvoid

Warm and dry November–May; summer is hotter, humid and within the Pacific hurricane belt.

Currency

Mexican Peso

1 CAD ≈ 13 MXN · USD accepted in resorts

Entry

Visa-free

Valid passport + tourist card

Top Experiences in Mazatlan

Centro Histórico & Plazuela Machado
In the old town

Centro Histórico & Plazuela Machado

Wander the restored colonial quarter, the Angela Peralta theatre, and the cafe-lined Plazuela Machado.

The Malecón & El Faro
On foot

The Malecón & El Faro

Stroll one of the world's longest oceanfront boardwalks and climb to El Faro, a towering natural lighthouse.

Deer Island Snorkel
By boat

Deer Island Snorkel

Boat to uninhabited Isla de Venados for calm coves, clear water and easy snorkelling off the beach.

Essential info for Canadian travellers

  • Passport: A valid Canadian passport, valid for the length of your stay, is all you need to enter Mexico as a tourist.

  • Tourist card (FMM): Canadians receive a tourist permit (FMM) on arrival for stays up to 180 days — keep it for departure.

  • Travel insurance: Provincial health plans do not cover medical care in Mexico. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential.

  • Power & plugs: Mazatlán uses 127V/60Hz with Type A/B plugs — the same as Canada, so devices work without an adapter.

  • Time zone: Sinaloa runs on Mountain Standard Time (MST) — two hours behind Toronto and no daylight saving change.

Best time to visit Mazatlan

Nov – AprPeak season

Dry, warm and sunny. Busiest and priciest for Canadian snowbirds; Carnaval falls in Feb/Mar.

May & OctShoulder season

Warming up or cooling down with good value and fewer crowds.

Jun – SepRainy / hurricane season

Hot, humid and within the Pacific hurricane belt — cheapest but least reliable.

Feb – MarCarnaval

Mazatlán hosts one of the largest Carnaval celebrations in the world — book early.

Where to stay

Mazatlan zones & neighbourhoods

Mazatlán stretches along the Pacific in distinct strips, from the resort-lined Golden Zone to the artsy colonial old town. Here's how to choose.

Zona Dorada

Central beachfront

Most Popular

The Golden Zone — Mazatlán's main resort strip along Playa Gaviotas and Playa Camarón, packed with hotels, restaurants and shops.

Best for
  • First-timers
  • Families
  • Value

Centro Histórico

Old town

Culture & Character

The restored 19th-century quarter around Plazuela Machado, full of galleries, boutique hotels and Sinaloan restaurants.

Best for
  • Culture
  • Couples
  • Foodies

Nuevo Mazatlan

North

New Resorts

The newer resort development around Emerald Bay and Cerritos, with big all-inclusives and quieter, wider beaches.

Best for
  • All-inclusive
  • Quiet
  • Golf

Isla de la Piedra

South peninsula

Rustic & Laid-back

Stone Island's long palm-backed beach reached by a short boat hop — coconut groves, seafood palapas and horseback rides.

Best for
  • Beach days
  • Privacy
  • Nature

Beyond the resort

Day trips & excursions from Mazatlan

Mazatlán is a great launch point for the Pacific's beaches, mountain towns and marine life. Every excursion below can be booked through ShopTravel or your resort desk.

Old Mazatlan Walking & Food Tour
Culture & Food

Old Mazatlan Walking & Food Tour

Half day · 3 hrsCentro Histórico · On foot

Explore the colonial old town, cathedral and market with tastings of Sinaloan bites along the way.

Insider tips
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Bring pesos for tastings
Stone Island Beach Day
Beach Day

Stone Island Beach Day

Full day · 6 hrsIsla de la Piedra · 10 min by boat

Cross to Stone Island's palm-fringed beach for seafood, banana boats and horseback rides.

Insider tips
  • Reef-safe sunscreen only
  • Cash for beach palapas
El Quelite & Sierra Foothills Tour
Pueblo Mágico

El Quelite & Sierra Foothills Tour

Full day · 7 hrsNortheast · 45 min by coach

Visit the picturesque village of El Quelite and a mezcal distillery in the Sierra Madre foothills.

Insider tips
  • Book a local lunch stop
  • Bring a hat and water
Deer Island Catamaran & Snorkel
On the Water

Deer Island Catamaran & Snorkel

Half day · 4 hrsIsla de Venados · 20 min by catamaran

Sail to uninhabited Deer Island for snorkelling, kayaking and swimming in sheltered coves.

Insider tips
  • Great for beginners
  • Underwater camera recommended
Limited availability — book now

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Good to know

Mazatlan travel FAQ

Everything Canadian travellers ask before booking

Do Canadians need a visa for Mazatlan?

No. Canadians don't need a visa for tourism — just a valid passport. You'll receive a tourist card (FMM) on arrival for stays up to 180 days.

How long is the flight from Canada to Mazatlan?

Direct flights are about 5h 30m from Toronto to Mazatlán (MZT), and shorter from western hubs like Calgary and Vancouver — mostly seasonal in winter.

When is the best time to visit Mazatlan?

November to April is peak season with dry, warm, sunny weather. Summer (June–September) is hot, humid and within the Pacific hurricane belt.

Is Mazatlan safe for tourists?

The Golden Zone, Centro Histórico and Malecón are well-patrolled tourist areas. Use normal precautions and stick to established zones, as you would anywhere.

What currency should I bring?

The Mexican Peso (MXN) is official. US dollars are accepted in most resorts and the Golden Zone, but you'll get better value paying in pesos.

Do I need travel insurance?

It's strongly recommended. Canadian provincial health plans do not cover care in Mexico, and private treatment can be costly without coverage.

Is Mazatlan good for beaches and snorkelling?

Yes — the Golden Zone has long sandy beaches, and boat trips to Deer Island and Stone Island offer calm coves for easy snorkelling and swimming.

Can I book excursions through ShopTravel?

Yes, you can add excursions like the Old Mazatlan Walking & Food Tour and Deer Island Catamaran & Snorkel to your trip at checkout.