The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mazatlán

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mazatlán, Mexico

Updated March 11, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Mazatlán

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Mazatlán, Mexico

El Faro de Mazatlán

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

Ángela Peralta Theater

Mazatlán, Mexico

Ángela Peralta Theater

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

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