WATER SPORTS
The beaches of Mazatlan are beautiful, clean and warm. Great for swimming, wading and playing in the waves. Body boards and kayaks can be rented on the Island and banana-boat rides are good for the whole family.

SNORKELING
Mazatlan has some great snorkeling with lots to see. Colorful, tropical fish, rays and dolphins are common sites.

SURFING
When the swell is just right waves can be caught on La Isla. Or try Bruha's beach, a 25 min drive north.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Guided tours and beach riding available.

FISHING
Isla de la Piedra is a fishing community. Out of the 9 species reserved for sportfishing worlwide 7 of them are available in Mazatlan's saltwaters. The waters around Mazatlán provide some of the finest sport fishing in the world. The fishing is excellent all year for marlin, yellowfin tuna and many other species.

JUNGLE TOURS -
Join a guided tour and see the jungles of Mazatlan. Great for bird watchers as there are plenty of Mexican Brown Pelicans, Blue Herons, Sea Hawks, Osprey and other exotic water fowl in this protected wildlife refuge.

GOLF
World class golf near by.  

NIGHT LIFE
On Saturday nights the cruise ships patrons party on the main beach of La Isla with drinks, food and music. The main night club strip is the Golden Zone although some of the more interesting venues are in Old Mazatlan. Make sure to have some tequila (with worm) and see some mariachi or banda.
Or ... skip the crowded bars and make your own coco locos (coconut + vodka) from your own backyard.

SHOPPING -
The Canadian or US dollar go a long way in Mexico. Make sure to go to the markets and stores downtown. Touristy gifts can be purchased in the golden zone.