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Sunset

Golden Hour at Olas Altas

Watch the sun dip below the Pacific from Mazatlán’s most famous curve.

Best time: sunsetAbout 40 min

Timeline

  1. 17:11

    El Presidio Cocina de México

    Grab a bite in the restored courtyard of El Presidio Cocina de México. The 100-year-old building offers a calm atmosphere before the evening rush.

  2. 17:21

    Olas Altas Beach

    Walk four blocks west to Olas Altas Beach. This lovely curving beach serves the Centro Historico residents and offers the best vantage point for the sunset.

  3. 17:41

    Olas Altas Beach

    Find a spot on the sand or the Malecon boardwalk. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the Pacific.

  4. 18:01

    La Querencia Bar

    End the evening at La Querencia Bar. With decently-priced beer and outdoor seating, it is the perfect place to stay as the lights of the city come on.

Local tip

El Presidio Cocina de México is open until 22:30, so you have plenty of time for dinner before the sunset. La Querencia Bar opens at 17:00, so you can arrive just in time for the last light.

Check before you go

  • El Presidio Cocina de México hours: Mo-Su 08:00-12:30,13:00-22:30
  • La Querencia Bar hours: T-Sun 17:00-02:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mazatlan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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