Learn the history and contents of the main market

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1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Pino Suarez market is more than just a place to shop: it is a piece of the city’s soul, steeped in history and bursting with life. The story begins in the 19th century, when markets shaped trade and culture. You will discover the origin of the name, its architecture, organization and secrets. Inside, the aisles brim with products that reflect the richness of the region: tropical fruits, chillies and fresh seafood. Traders greet enthusiastically, proud to share goods and traditions handed down from generation to generation. You will hear how the market is organized, from the arrangement of fruits and meats to the corners dedicated to sweets, textiles, spices and souvenirs. These stalls are filled not only with produce, but also with tradition. From the murmur of voices haggling to the aroma of corn through the air, this is a real journey through living history, wrapped in the flavors, colors and characters of Mazatlan.

What's Included

The tour depends on tips. You can request your refund except the provider's commission.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the (i) guesthouse, on the west side of the cathedral. There will be an information sign on the facade. Here you can get additional information about tourist and cultural activities in Mazatlan. We also have a cafeteria and toilets.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    In where today is the Plazuela Hidalgo was born the first market of the city. It reflected the birth of Pacific trade, but also heralded the conflicts in urban planning of a city that frequently restarted. By mid-19th and during the French invasion, it had become an inconvenience to urban growth. Now, it houses the municipal library and the SRE office.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Mazatlan Market has been the backbone of culture for generations. Inside, rows of produce stalls showcase the region’s colors and aromas, from tropical fruit to fresh seafood, while souvenir shops overflow with local crafts and more. Along the way, you will meet traders who have inherited their trades from generations past, each with stories to tell. In the end, you will not have walked through only one building: you will have entered the living heartbeat of Mazatlan's identity.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Republic Square is the first quadrant of the city, but it was, during the second half of the 19th century, where the city market operated. The transformation of the market is due to the new historical and political reality of Mazatlan at the end of the century, in addition to the consequences of the yellow fever epidemic. The result is embodied in the square, and its place in the identity of the Mazatlecos.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by (i)nvitados

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Shopping Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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