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Sinaloa

Mazatlán's long malecón and golden beaches, with quieter sand at Isla de la Piedra across the harbor.

Good for
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Surfing
  • Historic walking tours
  • Island hopping
Top cities
Mazatlán
Best time
November to April (dry and mild)
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Isla de la Piedra, SinaloaPhoto: Gzzz · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to know

Overview

Sinaloa's beaches are mostly around Mazatlán, where a long malecón runs past the old town and the hotel strip stretches north. Across the harbor, Isla de la Piedra is quieter, and small fishing towns like Altata sit further up the coast. It's shrimp country, and aguachile is a Sinaloa dish.

In pictures

Snapshots

Playas de Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Playas de Mazatlán

Photo: Dan · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Playa Punta del Sabalo, Sinaloa
Playa Punta del Sabalo

Photo: Gzzz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

The numbers

At a glance

Listed
37 beaches
Capital city
Culiacán

Before you go

Common questions

What is the best time to visit Sinaloa?

The best time to visit Sinaloa is generally November to April (dry and mild). This aligns with the dry season and comfortable temperatures for beach and outdoor activities.

How do I get to Sinaloa?

Fly into Rafael Buelna International Airport (Mazatlán) or Los Mochis Airport. Scenic coastal Highway 15 connects major cities.

How many beaches are in Sinaloa?

Sinaloa has 37 beaches along its coast. Top destinations include Mazatlán, Culiacán, Los Mochis.

What are the best cities to visit in Sinaloa?

Popular cities in Sinaloa include Mazatlán, Culiacán, Los Mochis, Guasave. Each offers distinct beaches, culture, and activities.

What is the climate like in Sinaloa?

Sinaloa has a Semi-arid to Tropical climate. Rainy season typically runs July to September; dry season October to June.

Getting there

Sinaloa, Mexico

Fly into Rafael Buelna International Airport (Mazatlán) or Los Mochis Airport. Scenic coastal Highway 15 connects major cities.

The full list

Every beach in Sinaloa

34 listed, by town, most-reviewed first.

Mazatlán

Rosario

Isla Cortés

Las Glorias

Sinaloa

Hotel occupancy · Mazatlán

When it's busy

DataTur hotel occupancy for Mazatlán (Sinaloa). DataTur reports by tourism destination, not by state: these are the figures for Mazatlán. It also reports on Culiacán and Los Mochis in Sinaloa.

Busiest, on average
June, July, August

Occupancy averages about 75% in July. Book ahead.

Quietest, on average
January, September, October

Occupancy averages about 52% in January, so rooms are easier to find.

In 2024: busiest July (78.6%) · quietest October (44.3%)

January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.

Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.

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