Mazatlán’s name comes from a Náhuatl Indian word “Mazatl” which means “Place of Deer.” Mazatlán has more than half million residents and is one of Mexico’s best billfish sport fishing areas. It has a very important commercial seaport and is one of the world’s largest shrimp exporters.
Although towns were first settled in this area about 400 years ago, a permanent colony was not established until the early 1820’s with the first municipal government installed in 1827.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Emergency Assistance: 911

Police (non-emergency): 983.4510

Mazatlan Tourism: 985.1220

Fire Department (non-emergency): 981.2769

Red Cross Ambulance (non-emergency): 981.3690

U.S. Consulate Contact: 916.5889

Canadian Consulate Contact: 913.7320

CAPTA (Mazatlán Tourist Office):

MAZATLAN TIPS & HINTS

Topics:

What about the water?

Tipping

Beach Vendors

Money exchange

Cell phones

Internet and Email

Transportation

Beaches of Mazatlan

Basic Mexican Dishes