Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island)
Isla de la Piedra
A long sandy peninsula across the water from the port, reached by water taxi in minutes, with palm groves, seafood shacks and horseback riding.
Isla de la Piedra is actually a peninsula across the water from the port. Its Pacific side has a sandy beach about a dozen kilometers long, quieter than the city beaches. Beachside shack restaurants serve zarandeado (grilled fish) and ice-cold beer, and you can also go horseback riding or ride a banana boat. Water taxis from the pier near the lighthouse take about 5 minutes, and fares are inexpensive. Check the schedule for the last boat, which usually runs in the evening, so plan your return. Weekends are busy with local families.
Opening hours
Open all day (ferries approx. 07:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Teatro Ángela Peralta
- Cerro del Vigía
- Centro Histórico & Plazuela Machado
- Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán
- Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlán
- Mercado Pino Suárez
- Olas Altas
- El Faro de Mazatlán