Travel

Flight

Mazatlán International Airport

Mazatlán has an international airport with airport shuttles and taxis available to hotels. It is around a 30 minute drive from the airport to the city. Please reach out if you need any help booking transportation between the airport and hotel, or would like us to try and connect you with other guests arriving around the same time as you to carpool!

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlán

We have a discounted room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Mazatlán linked below. You can reserve a room up until December 20th, 2026. This DoubleTree is in the "Golden Zone" which is the hotel area of Mazatlán with a lot of things to do within walking distance. It is about 15 minutes from the venue. We will be arranging transportation to and from the DoubleTree to the Gran Maria Social Center for folks that don't have cars. More info to come on that.

Travel Note

Getting Around

The roads can be pretty hectic, so we would not recommend renting a car if you are not used to driving in the area. Mazatlán has plenty of cabs and carts that can get you anywhere beyond walking distance. Within the city, the Uber app works as well. However, for getting to and from the airport we recommend booking a taxi as Uber is not allowed to operate in the Airport. The DoubleTree concierges can help book taxis for your journey back to the airport after the weekend is over.

Travel Note

Money

As Mazatlán is a tourist town, the majority of restaurants, stores, and shops will take credit card. However, we recommend carrying some pesos for buying street food, quicker transactions, or tipping servers. There are plenty of exchanges around town where you can swap US cash for pesos, but you will get a much better exchange rate if you do so ahead of time at your home bank. We recommend taking out pesos from your bank about 1 or 2 weeks ahead of time as it does take a bit. For reference in tourist areas, a meal for one at a restaurant will run you around 200 pesos and a 6-pack of beer at the corner store will be around 120 pesos.

Travel Note

Food and water

Mazatlán and Sinaloa are known for their seafood - fish and shrimp tacos, as well as aguachiles, which is a dish similar to ceviche. Aguachile sauces can get spicy so we would encourage on your first try to order the sauce on the side. As with any location, street food can always be a risk, so use your best judgment there, but we have not had any issues in our visits. If this is your first time in Mexico, it is best to avoid drinking tap water, even in the hotels or from water fountains. Most hotels will provide a couple bottles of water when they turn over your room, but you can always run to a corner store to buy more for low cost. Ice in your drink at restaurants will be made from purified water, and if you order a water that will be from a bottle as well, though they may pour it into a glass already for you. Feel free to stick to beer and tequila to not have to worry about water at all!

Travel Note

Safety Advisory

Mazatlán is a resort town and a regular cruise stop. Cab drivers, hotel concierges, and other folks in the hospitality industry typically speak English. That being said, if you want to explore we strongly recommend staying within the city itself and not venturing out to the rural areas around Mazatlán. We want everyone safe and comfortable! As with travelling anywhere, please operate with care and follow the typical travel safety tips: - Do not flash large amounts of cash - Do not wear expensive jewelry - Do not overdrink - Do not walk around alone in the very late hours at night - Trust your instincts