Mazatlán is the Most Underrated City in Mexico!!

Today, I'm taking you on a tour of the Pearl of the Pacific: Mazatlan, Mexico! It was laid back, authentic & a budget friendly beach vacation.
In this travel guide I provide an overview of everything you need to know for visiting Mazatlan. We tour through the different neighborhoods (Zona Dorada, Olas Atlas and Centro were my favorites), stroll the Malecon, take you on a Pulmonia ride, visit the shrimp ladies, take in the views of all the neoclassical architecture, find incredible sunsets and more! I hope you enjoy this Mazatlan travel guide and tour!

HOTELS we stayed in:

Villa Serena:

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About me - Aly Smalls:
I'm the CFF (Chief Fun Finder) of my travel website - Like Where You're Going.

A former Tourism Development Officer who now makes fun and easy to follow travel itineraries for your next trip. Wherever your travels take you, I'll help make sure you like where you're going!

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[viperfx]

I'm from Italy and Mexico is my favorite country love the people, culture, food and amazing weather. and also Mexico feels like a European country because of their architecture and beautiful colors

[lilymeowington]

I’ve been to Mazatlan 12 times (my 13th is this march) and every year I love watching videos of others trips to mazatlan, just to see if anyone discovered anything I haven’t done or restaurant so haven’t ate at! It’s so much fun and I LOVE it!

[frankmurillo]

My parents retire april 2025 to Mazatlan they cant wait, great place great food

[gissellearambula]

Great video, Aly. Thank you for sharing this video. I’m from Chicago, and my family and I have been driving all the way to Mazatlán for the past 3 years (we will go next year again), and we have never been in a situation where we felt unsafe (even 16 years ago we had no issues when we went for the first time). I keep going back to Mazatlán because it doesn’t compare to other popular destinations in Mexico. Mazatlán is unique for its people, music, ambience, gastronomy, and beautiful sunsets. I highly encourage other Americans to visit Mazatlán; you will not regret it.

[chingsanbuenaventura]

I was in Mazatlan with my girlfriends last November on a cruise. I wish I could’ve experience that place the way you do. When the ship docks, we can only see very little but nevertheless, we had a great time. Mazatlan is a beautiful place. Good food, good people and we didn’t feel nervous at all. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience of Mazatlan.

[gildedage]

Mazatlan is wonderful!! The people make the place.

[no_soy_rubio]

I'm here now, visiting from the UK. Love this city!

[filymg]

Hi there, I was raised in mazatlán but I live in Los Angeles, CA.
I love your smile and I'm glad you like my hometown.
I'm planning to go back to Mazatlán in July and I'm hoping to have a great time.
I'm proud to be from Mazatlán.
Saludos de parte de un mazatleco.

[suheid]

My favorite travel YouTuber visited my hometown ❤

[francoisbouchard]

Hey Aly, this was a real opener for me. My favorite destination so far in Mexico has been Puerto Vallarta, but I've often wondered about other Pacific destinations like Cabo and Mazatlan. Cabo seems to be a bit too commercial for my taste, but Mazatlan looks perfect! Thanks!

[lilwavesz]

i just booked two months in the area where the divers are!!! for jan and feb. and i just got back from st tropez and nice in the french riviera which i fell in looove with. so your comparison to it just made my day! thank you for this video

[missmayflower]

I’ve been twice and it’s so much fun. Day of the Dead was fantastic and they have one of the biggest Mardi Gras célébrations in the world.

[chrishugo]

Olas "Atlas?" Wow. It's Olas ALTAS as in "high waves." Makes more sense now, huh. I learned that in 1959 when I first visited on a family road trip from Spokane, WA, a distance of 2, 500 miles and no interstates. I was 11. We now live two blocks from the opera house in a 3, 000 sf home we bought in 2016 and occupied the next year with retirement. I'm sharing your video with Seattle friends who are planning a first visit this fall. Good job.

[luikzv]

I love Mazatlan, it's my favorite city.

As a Mexican, I confirm this, you're right. Mazatlan is the most underrated city/beach in Mexico.
Largest malecon in the world
Delicious food, seafood and typical food.
Nice waves 🌊 and nice/beautiful beaches.
Cost of living is affordable.
Nice hotels and beautiful sunrise/sunset
Beautiful architecture.
The unique beach city with a historical center/colonial.
Beautiful towns close to the city.
The transportation is affordable.
Close to the cold mountains and cabins.
And of course, kind people.

[PattyEstrada-ww]

Love Mazatlan. Need to go to El Quelite it’s not far from Mazatlan.

[socal-lasolas]

This was amazing, thank you so much for inspiring me to give Mazatlan a try!

[twoweary]

I forgot I was in Mazatlán years ago until I saw Senior Frogs. Since then I’ve been to various places in Mexico. Nice people, awesome food, although Montezuma’s revenge did get me once. ☺️. Nice video.

[chadrud]

I went to the Riu Emerald Bay my first time ever in Mexico and I loved every minute of that resort even though it was like the north end of town

[jbnavarrete]

Loved your review of the city of Mazatlan. One of the best I’ve seen. I travel to Mazatlan every year and it’s a fantastic hidden gem.

[VeronicaandPeter]

Amazing video! I felt the vibe of the city which is rare through video. Thank you!