Friday, October 5, 2007

Islands & Beaches


With more than 12.42mi. of litoral, Mazatlán offers to the tourism a great variety of beaches of easy access with beautiful landscapes and crystal clear water. The tranquillity of the ocean offers the tourist the possibility of practicing any water activity such as swimming, surfing, among others.

PLAYA GAVIOTAS: It is located 37mi. to the north of Mazatlán in the heart of the Golden Zone. It is formed by a long extension of soft and white sand and is the perfect place were you can enjoy a sunbath, practice volleyball, jet ski, parachute and kayak.

PLAYA BRUJA: Located to the north of Mazatlán, it will make you experiment your adrenaline to the maximum, specially if you are looking for waves for surfing and enjoy its landscapes and sunsets.
PLAYA OLAS ALTAS: Located in “The Old Mazatlan” (downtown), this unique beach has the characteristic that the sand moves around depending on the season, giving the impression that the rocks change places. It is great for surfing and scuba diving.

PLAYA NORTE. It begins in the north end of Mazatlán and ends all the way in the Golden Zone. Is one of the longest beaches in the country with 9.9mi. of length and it is ideal for swimming and having a good and relaxing time.

PLAYA CAMARÓN SÁBALO: It is located 40.38mi. to the north of Mazatlán in the touristic area. This beautiful beach has crystal clear water and it is 1.24mi. long. There you can find many exciting activities such as parachute, banana riding, kayak and wind surfing.

OVERALL SUGGESTIONS:It is highly recommended to always wear sunscreen and to bring all the supplies you think you might need (towel, money, sun block, etc.) If you decide to practice any water sport it is important to follow the professional’s instructions to keep you from any accident. PLEASE only buy this trips and activities in authorized and official establishments or fleets. PLEASE keep the beaches clean, this is to preserve the beautiful environments and landscapes. Always beware of the warning beach flags

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