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Playa Olas Altas

Mazatlan, Mexico
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Ranked #14 of 50 attractions in Mazatlan
Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing, Swimming
Description: The nearest beach to the cruise terminal.
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peachland, bc
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This beach is close to the Histoirc Zone. It can be rough if the wind is up, but the Malecon which runs along side makes for really good exercise either roller blading (which you can rent), cycling (which you can rent) or just walking. Nice to just sit on the wall with a coffee (from Loonie bean) and watch the... More

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Whitehorse, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

sights, sounds, food and really good coffee. the only place to be on the Saturday night of Carnival...extremely busy, lots of families and great fireworks. The hats, wigs and masks are all fun...ENJOY!

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Reno, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Olas Atlas is a very nice beach area with a lot to do around the area. However, if you want just a really nice beach you should go to Playa Cerritos or Playa Bruja.

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Southern California
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5 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Olas Altas beach is very popular with the locals and on weekends quite crowded. Numerous restaurants along the stretch offer good food. It's tough to choose where to eat. Lots of food carts to choose from as well. Drive up Constitucion for a real experience.

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Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Nice water temp, clean water, decent surf. There were many folks walking their dogs, running, riding bikes. Nice malecon walkway, too. Very friendly.

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Yucaipa, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Really where the Malecon starts. It's a nice walk form the start on the south side to around the corner going north to where the cliff divers are. That is around 1/2 mile one way. Do not miss the roof top bar at the top of the Best Western/ Freeman Hotel at the south part of that beach. Can't miss... More

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Mazatlan, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

This is a beautiful beach in a really nice part of town. Take a walk down the malecon and stoop at Looney Bean for coffee or El Shrimp Bucket for a yummy breakfast. You won't regret it

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Mazatlan, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012

What a great collection of restaurants and bars along the beautiful Olas Altas malecón! I thoroughly enjoy the food at Cueva de León and the music at the Fonda de Chalio. And then, there is t he coffee at the Looney Bean.

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2012

The food, people, beach and water cannot be beat. I have been to Tahoe, Baja, Palm Springs. Hawaii. Cozumel, San Fran, L.A. S.D., PV and others. Love Atlas!

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Whitby, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Olas Altas means high waves and that means surfers. It has many wonderful restaurants and a few shops. It is in the Centro Historico section so it has a great deal of character. You can sit on the sea wall and watch the surfers or jump in the ocean and have lots of fun. Very safe.

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