Gran Acuario Mazatlán is a large aquarium in Parque Central, Mazatlán, with habitats focused on the Sea of Cortez. You can plan a visit around its Coast, Land and Sea zones, but check ticket details and opening hours before setting out.
- Location: Parque Central, Av. Leonismo Internacional SN, Tellería, Mazatlán.
- Collection: more than 250 species and more than 30 habitats.
- Opening pattern: daily, 09:00–18:00; the ticket booth closes between 16:30 and 17:00.
- General admission includes the Ocean Window, Ocean Tunnel, Coral City, Ray Bay and Tide Pools.
What can you see at Gran Acuario Mazatlán?
Gran Acuario Mazatlán groups its Sea of Cortez collection into Coast, Land and Sea zones. Named habitats include the Ocean Window, Ocean Tunnel, Coral City, Ray Bay and tide pools, along with a mangrove, capybara habitat, Humboldt penguin habitat and birds.
The aquarium describes its collection as more than 250 species across more than 30 habitats. It is identified as Mexico’s largest aquarium. The Ocean Window, Ocean Tunnel, Coral City, Ray Bay and Tide Pools are included with general admission.
What are the Gran Acuario Mazatlán tickets and admission options?
Admission prices vary by age and eligibility, and you can buy tickets online or at the ticket booth. Regular admission is MXN 612 for adults and MXN 498 for children ages 3–11. Local admission is MXN 509 for adults and MXN 453 for children ages 3–11.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–18:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Children under 3 enter free with proof of age. Visitors over 65 pay MXN 487 with proof, while admission for visitors with disabilities is MXN 0. To use the local adult rate, you need a current INE card showing a Mazatlán address; for a child’s local rate, the accompanying adult must show that credential.
Group bookings are available for parties of 20 or more through ventasgrupos@granacuario.com. Annual premium memberships cost MXN 3,000 for a family and MXN 1,100 for an individual.
What are Gran Acuario Mazatlán’s hours, and how long should you plan?
The aquarium is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. The ticket booth closes between 16:30 and 17:00.
The aquarium recommends arriving 30 minutes before exhibits. It does not give a typical visit length, so allow time for the habitats you want to see rather than relying on a fixed duration. Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue.
How do you get to Gran Acuario Mazatlán?
The aquarium is in Parque Central at Av. Leonismo Internacional SN, Tellería, 82017 Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Its telephone number is (669) 689 0501. For directions, use this address.
Services include wheelchair access, luggage storage, stroller rental, rest areas, a sensory and nursing room, an ATM, a food court, a café, a bar and soda fountains. Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
How can you plan the rest of an aquarium day?
Plan the aquarium visit around its no-re-entry rule, then decide whether to make it the main stop of your day. The aquarium recommends comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor areas.
If you are arranging a broader day in the city, this one-day Mazatlán itinerary from coast to Centro can help you think through the sequence of stops.
Before you go: Ticket prices and hours can change; check the official site before you go.
For local transport context, how to get around Mazatlán from the hotel area covers getting around the city.
FAQs
Where is Gran Acuario Mazatlán?
It is in Parque Central, at Av. Leonismo Internacional SN, Tellería, 82017 Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
Can you buy Gran Acuario Mazatlán tickets at the entrance?
Yes. Tickets are available online or at the ticket booth.
Are the Ocean Tunnel and Tide Pools included with general admission?
Yes. Both are included with general admission.
Can you leave the aquarium and come back in?
No. Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue.