Mazatlán has beaches and islands with a tropical atmosphere where tourists practice diving up to 9 meters deep
The beaches of Mazatlán are not only a tourist attraction for those seeking golden beaches and beautiful sunsets, but also a meeting point for people who practice diving and snorkeling. Its warm waters offer the opportunity to explore the underwater world.
Mazatlán has a wide variety of beaches for diving, due to its reefs and deep waters, which are visited by both beginners and experienced divers.
It’s a coastal area with numerous beaches and islands that have a tropical atmosphere, where tourists in Mazatlán practice diving up to 9 meters deep.
What are Mazatlán’s top beaches?
Deer Island
It’s a very important ecological reserve, as it’s part of the three islands that Mazatlán has. To reach it, you must take a boat, sailboat, or any similar type of water transportation.
This place has a length of around 2 kilometers, and Isla de Venados is one of the turquoise beaches of Mazatlán, being one of the most visited by tourists.
It’s part of the nearby beaches of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, where you can enjoy nature, observing a large number of animal species that live freely within this site.
The beach hardly has any waves, so it’s common to practice diving, snorkeling, or take a kayak ride.
North Beach
This beach holds historical value as it was the city’s first pier. Playa Norte Mazatlán is one of the most popular beaches in Sinaloa. This place begins where the fisherman’s monument is located.
It’s one of the most attractive beaches near Mazatlán, which also has a very active atmosphere. From early morning, you can see tourists exercising on the fine sand.
On its north side, this beach has strong waves; however, it’s calmer in the southern sector, making it ideal for both those who want to swim in a tranquil beach and surfing enthusiasts.
Seagulls Beach
Among the most visited tourist beaches in Mazatlán is Las Gaviotas, located throughout the central area of the Golden Zone. To get there, you can take a bus that goes towards El Sábalo.
Las Gaviotas Beach is one of the most beautiful in the entire country, with soft, whitish sand, and is considered one of the sandiest in the nation with deep blue waters, so it is visited by Mexicans and foreigners every year.
Its waves are quite calm, so it’s common to be visited by families, being one of the best beaches for children, where they can swim peacefully. Among the water activities at Las Gaviotas, there is parasailing, diving, volleyball.
Sábalo Beach
It is one of the calmest beaches in Mazatlán, located north of the Golden Zone. It boasts a wide stretch of 2 kilometers where its open deep blue sea stands out with soft sand and slightly dark sand.
Its waters have moderate waves, although in some areas it presents with greater intensity, so it is also visited by people who love water sports, mainly surfing.
Los Pinos Beach
Finally, this is one of the best beaches in Mazatlán, located very close to the center of Mazatlán. This beach is concentrated in its almost 200 meters that make up its entire length.
Los Pinos is mainly characterized by its gentle waves; however, it also has offshore currents. Some rocky formations along with its somewhat coarse sand of a dark beige color make it the best family option since it is one of the safest.
Sources: Emporio, Playas del Mundo, Playas México
