Gabriel Leyva
Mazatlán
Visit Gabriel Leyva
Popular places to visit
The Mazatlan Malecón
After visiting The Mazatlan Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mazatlán. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Olas Altas Beach
Look on as surfers and boogie boarders ride the waves, or take to the water yourself, and enjoy picturesque sunsets from waterfront bars at this centrally located beach.
Plaza Machado
Admire colonial-era mansions, listen to live music and people-watch from sidewalk cafés at this sophisticated square in the heart of Mazatlán’s historic center.
Cerritos Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cerritos Beach during your travels in Marina Mazatlan? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Witches Beach
Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico's Pacific shoreline.
El Faro Lighthouse
Hike to this hilltop lighthouse, located on one of the area’s highest points, to enjoy a superb bird’s-eye view of Mazatlán’s beaches, Old Town and peninsula.
Things to do
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Lighthouse Zipline Adventure at Farolesa
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Top hotels in Gabriel Leyva
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
Beach is beautiful, rooms are clean, staff are friendly
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Varali Grand Hotel
Love the pool
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Playa Mazatlan
Staff is incredible, great location, great beach!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort
Nice quiet clean resort. Great pool and ocean views
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Viaggio Resort Mazatlán
Room spotless, staff great, price great, location great, decor beautiful, good food.....
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Palms Resort of Mazatlan
Staff very courteous but some frustration with staff not understanding English. Our friends did not have a fridge in their room and that was very inconvenient for them. We had a fridge in our room which was wonderful for water, beverages and food. Please keep fridges in rooms!😀 Pool area wonderful!! ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gabriel Leyva
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Mazatlan
Downtown Mazatlan is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Plaza Machado or Olas Altas Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Stone Island
Though Stone Island may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach.
Ferrocarrilera
While there might not be top attractions in Ferrocarrilera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa Norte and Los Pinos Beach.
Balcones de Loma Linda
While visiting Balcones de Loma Linda, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento Mujer Mazalteca and La Cueva Del Diablo.
Playa del Sur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Playa del Sur and surrounding area, you can visit Olas Altas Beach and Plaza Machado.
