Mazatlán

Museums & Aquariums

Mazatlán’s cultural landscape features the Gran Acuario Mar de Cortés, the largest aquarium in Latin America, which showcases the unique biodiversity of the Sea of Cortez. The city’s maritime heritage continues at the National Whale Museum (MUNBA) and the Sea Shell City Museum. For art enthusiasts, the Museum of Art Mazatlán and Mexicolors Gallery display contemporary Mexican photography and sculpture. Historical insights are found at Observatorio 1873, a restored 19th-century meteorological station accessible by funicular on Cerro del Vigía.

Mazatlán Aquarium

A wonderful aquarium, where you can see many both saltwater and freshwater fish and water birds. Sea lions shows take place regularly.

Gran Acuario de Mazatlán "Mar de Cortés"

The largest aquarium in Latin America, dedicated to the biodiversity of the Sea of Cortez. The facility features 26 habitats, including a massive oceanic tank, and was designed by architect Tatiana Bilbao to integrate nature with modern concrete structures.

Sea Shell City Museum

A museum, that offers extensive collection of various sea shells of all kinds, sizes and shapes. You will be surprised by variety of them.

Mexicolors Gallery

A gallery that is focused on photography. You can buy here amazing art canvas prints, they are great souvenir and may be used as great…

Museum of Art Mazatlán

A museum of contemporary Mexican art that has impressive exhibition of paintings, photographs, sculptures and prints.

MUNBA Museo Nacional de la Ballena

A specialized museum dedicated to the study and conservation of cetaceans. It houses extensive collections of whale skeletons, interactive digital exhibits, and educational displays regarding the marine mammals found along the Mexican coastline.

Observatorio 1873 Mazatlán

A restored 19th-century military observation post and meteorological station situated atop Cerro del Vigía. Accessible via funicular, the site includes a historical museum, an agave sanctuary, and an extensive bird aviary featuring rescued species.