Olas Altas
Paseo Olas Altas
A crescent-shaped bay beside the Old Town, Mazatlán's earliest tourist district, with vintage hotels, beachside bars and surf breaks.
Olas Altas means 'high waves'. It marks the southern start of the Malecón, and in the mid-20th century Hollywood stars came here on vacation. Classic hotels and Art Deco-style buildings still line the shore. The bay's waves are large, making it better for surfing than for swimming. The shore is lined with open-air seafood restaurants and bars, a good place to watch the sunset with a cold beer. During Carnival, grandstands are built here and the crowds are huge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlán
- Monumento a la Mujer Mazatleca
- Centro Histórico & Plazuela Machado
- El Clavadista
- Teatro Ángela Peralta
- Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán
- Mercado Pino Suárez
- Cerro del Vigía