Reload your energy and soak up the good vibes with a revitalizing ride on the world’s longest ocean front promenades. During the drive, you’ll admire beautiful golden sand beaches, the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the most emblematic monuments all throughout the pier.
Used in ancient times to guard the harbor, the Cerro de la Nevería or Icebox Hill, has one of the most stunning views of the city, it’s historic district, the Islands, the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Sea of Cortés, named by Jacques-Yves Cousteau as the aquarium of the world.
While we drive our way up, we will be making short stops at hand-picked lookouts to take the best pictures of your trip, to meditate and illustrate to you the engaging stories of how Mazatlan was born. Also, a stop at one of our favorite spots to chill with an amazing view of the ocean, we will toast for the good times with a local beverage called “Cocohorchata”.
Located at the summit of a former island named “El Crestón”, it is considered as one of the highest working natural lighthouse in the world, and when we say natural, we really mean it! Trails surrounded by the flora and fauna of the tropical deciduous forest with breathtaking sights of the estuaries, mangroves, the port, the Stone Island and it’s coconut plantations and the impressive Pacific Ocean. Additionally, your local leader will be telling you fun facts about the vegetation and wildlife in this exotic hike.
Once we get to the top, it’s time to contemplate the incredible view, relax, meditate and take the best panoramic pictures of Mazatlan.
The best way to discover Mazatlan and enjoy its astonishing sights is with us.
It’s an easy and enjoyable hike. With frequent stops and taking as many breaks as you’d like.
It’s an easy and enjoyable hike. With rocky terrain trails and a section of pavemented steps with a little more than 300. Takes about 30 - 40 minutes to get to the top, depending on how fast you hike and is about 1.5 miles long (2.4 km). This tour allows you to go at your own pace, with frequent stops and taking as many breaks as necessary.
Arrival to the Cerro del Crestón parking lot. Hiking begins.
Check on your bucket list! By this time you hiked one of the natural highest lighthouse in the world.
Watch the sunset in Mazatlan is an activity that you can't miss. Picture yourself at the top relaxing while the sun sets.
Guest pickup. The exact time varies depending on your meeting point location.
Drive along an ocean front avenue and Cerro de la Nevería (Ice Box Hill) hidden lookouts.
Not suitable for expectant mothers and guests with recent surgeries.