Mazatlán is on the Pacific coast in the state of Sinaloa.Sportfishing, SCUBA diving, and surfing are all popular activities in Mazatlán.Every day, a unique activity occurs on the Malecón at a place popularly known as El Clavadista (officially called Glorieta Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Park).
In the afternoon, cliff divers show off their talents by diving into the ocean from a 50-ft (15.2 m) platform on the Malecón along Paseo Claussen between the streets of Los Pinos and Olas Altas.Mazatlán also contains three island nature reserves, Isla de Venados, Isla Pájaros, and Isla de Lobos, that can be seen up close via a catamaran tour.Of the three islands, only Isla de Venados can be visited by the public, where visitors can relax on the beach and eat local food.