The best time to visit Mazatlán is in the fall, especially in October or November. During winter months, average high temperatures in Mazatlán remain in the upper 70s F with little rain. Wintertime is also peak cruise season, so expect afternoon crowds.
From June through September, temperatures peak in the high 90s. The Mazatlán Cultural Festival, organized by the Instituto Municipal de Cultura, lasts from October to December, and the Spring Cultural Festival takes place between February and June.
The town also celebrates Carnaval around March.
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This popular resort combines modern luxury with authentic Mexican charm in a lush beachfront setting.
Indigenous Indians carved petroglyphs at Las Labradas nearly 4,500 years ago. These were first discovered when Spanish Conquistadors set foot in Sinaloa in 1531.
Mazatlán was favored by movie stars from yesteryear including John Wayne and Gary Cooper.
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