MAZATLAN CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Budget Friendly Options & Local Tour Tipsđ˘
- MazatlĂĄn RedTruck Tours by Julian Acosta - WhatsApp +52 1 669 150 7292 | https://www.facebook.com/MazatlanRedTruckGroupTours - Must Have's For Cruising! - https://amzn.to/4k0z2Gb - Additional Tours to consider in MazatlĂĄn - https://bit.ly/4q5FJcl - My main camera when we travel = https://amzn.to/49NGot3 - Resort Day Pass Options - Option 1 - https://resortpass.sjv.io/E0VkmX - Option 2 - A great option, more expensive but all-inclusive - https://resortpass.sjv.io/5kDbXD ---- New Videos Every WEEK! - Join our YouTube family! Click here to SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@AlexErika?sub_confirmation=1 Social Links TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_erika_youtube Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAlexAguilar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexeaguilar/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AlexErikaSanDiego Visiting MazatlĂĄn on your Mexican Riviera cruise? In this video, I share how to have a fun, affordable, stress-free port day, with tips weâve used for years plus 2025 updates. MazatlĂĄn is a stop on a 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise with Cabo and Puerto Vallarta. In this guide, I cover: đ˘ Arriving in MazatlĂĄn ⢠Scenic port arrival ⢠Best place to watch sail-in (front of ship + deck above the bridge) ⢠Stone Island view and the shipâs 180° turn ⢠Tram through the industrial pier đ Terminal Area ⢠Indoor shopping & souvenir stands ⢠Meeting point at OXXO (like 7-Eleven) ⢠MazatlĂĄn as one of the cheapest ports for souvenirs đŚ Blue Line Walk ⢠How to follow the free Blue Line route to Old Town ⢠What youâll see: plazas, cathedral, shops, MalecĂłn ⢠Local seafood carts: shrimp tacos, scallops, ceviche ⢠How to find highly rated spots đď¸ Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra) ⢠How to skip overpriced ship excursions ⢠DIY directions: walk out, follow the crowd, water taxi ⢠Current price: 30â40 pesos round-trip ⢠How to pick the right beach spot ⢠Minimum spend for chairs/umbrellas (~$20) ⢠Why itâs one of the best-value beach days on the Mexican Riviera đ MazatlĂĄn Red Truck Tours by Julian Acosta ⢠Why we tour with JuliĂĄn ⢠What an auriga is & how many people it fits ⢠Custom city tours: cathedral, cliff divers, Old Town, food, drinks ⢠Pricing based on hours & group size ⢠Bonus drinks if you mention this video đ¨ Resort Day Passes ⢠Why cruise-line passes can be hit-or-miss ⢠Better options through local drivers ⢠Ending the day at Las Flores Hotel: pool, beach, drinks, food đ Getting Around & Safety ⢠PulmonĂas (open-air VW taxis) ⢠Uber around town ⢠Best areas: Blue Line, MalecĂłn, Golden Zone, Stone Island ⢠Basic common-sense safety tips 𼞠El Faro Lighthouse & New Zipline ⢠One of the tallest natural lighthouses in the world ⢠Free hike + small fee for the glass lookout ⢠Why you should go early ⢠New zipline option for adrenaline lovers â° Sample MazatlĂĄn Itinerary A complete step-by-step plan you can copy for your cruise day. If this video was helpful, please share it with your Facebook group or travel party and helps our channel grow. Be sure to check out our updated guides for Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, and feel free to leave questions in the comments. âśď¸ WATCH OUR OTHER MEXICAN RIVIERA PORT GUIDES: ⢠Cabo San Lucas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHmIhAOpEtg ⢠Puerto Vallarta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9I7CVjcEwM ⢠La Paz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fWB6OCQ-lg 0:00 Intro: Why MazatlĂĄn is a must on the Mexican Riviera 0:44 Scenic arrival: Stone Island & the 180° turn 1:22 Industrial port & boarding the tram to the terminal 1:47 Terminal shopping, OXXO meetup & affordable souvenirs 2:08 Blue Line Walk: Free DIY route into Centro & the MalecĂłn 2:43 Where to eat: Best shrimp tacos, scallops & ceviche 3:03 How to DIY Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra) 3:26 Water taxi price (30â40 pesos), beach layout & reviews 3:40 Chairs, umbrellas & minimum spend at beach restaurants 4:03 Activities: Jet skis, banana boat, parasailing 4:05 Red truck tours with JuliĂĄn Acosta 4:27 What an auriga is & how many people it seats 4:37 Customizable tours: cathedral, cliff divers, Old Town 4:52 Pricing & bonuses if you mention the video 5:24 Resort day passes: pros & cons 5:59 Ending the day at Las Flores Hotel (pool + beach) 6:40 Transportation: PulmonĂas, Uber & how to use them 7:12 Safety tips & staying in tourist areas 7:37 Hiking El Faro Lighthouse & the glass lookout deck 8:00 New MazatlĂĄn zipline (for adrenaline lovers) 8:13 Sample MazatlĂĄn itinerary for your port day 9:09 Money tips: pesos, negotiating, return-trip confirmation 9:33 Our typical MazatlĂĄn game plan 9:45 Join your Facebook cruise group (roll call tips) 10:01 Cabo & Puerto Vallarta guide recommendations 10:09 Final thanks & reminder to get back to the ship on time #Mazatlan #MazatlanMexico #MazatlanCruise #Mazatlan2025 #MexicanRiviera #CruiseTips #CruiseVacation #FamilyCruise #StoneIsland #TravelMexico #AlexAndErika #CruiseLife #BudgetTravel #TravelCouple #MazatlanPortDay #PortGuide