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
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