Cerro del Vigía
A small hill at the southern end of the Old Town, with a colonial-era battery and viewing platform overlooking Olas Altas and the lighthouse.
'Vigía' means 'lookout'. In the past this was a watch post for ships approaching the coast. A 19th-century battery still stands on the summit, with a restaurant and viewing platform beside it. From the top you can see Olas Altas bay, the rooftops of the Old Town and, in the distance, the Crestón Lighthouse. The view rivals Lighthouse Hill, and you can ride right up, which suits visitors who would rather not hike. You can get there by shared pulmonía taxi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlán
- Centro Histórico & Plazuela Machado
- Olas Altas
- Teatro Ángela Peralta
- Monumento a la Mujer Mazatleca
- El Faro de Mazatlán
- Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán
- El Clavadista