Gran Acuario Mazatlan is the crowning jewel of Mazatlan. This spectacular attraction is the largest aquarium in Latin America and the only facility in the world dedicated mainly to the Sea of Cortez.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Guests explore a world of wonders unveiled in 30 habitats, around 200 species, including sharks, sea turtles, seahorses and rays, found in immersive displays.

Explorers can begin the journey in the desert at the reptile’s habitat and continue by the sea dunes until arriving to the intertidal zone, where they have the chance to feel the textures of some marine invertebrates like starfish.

The immersion begins through an incredible crash tank, feeling the wave’s energy and giving pass to Coral city. After this explosion of colors, the adventure continues to the great Oceanic habitat boasting a 42×23-foot window that let visitors dive into the depths like never before in a mesmerizing adventure that continues surrounded by morays, jellyfish and other marine creatures.

At the gardens, regional plants adorn towering walls, evoking the aura of a long-forgotten ancient ruin and let you follow the path to the colorful Guacamaya house, finding a great diversity of birds like macaws and parrots. Walking to the other side of the gardens visitors will find the Agapornis habitat, where they can feed these lovely birds.

Visitors can’t miss the chance to meet the tenderest residents, the Humboldt penguins and the California sea lions, these cheerful fellows surprise guests with their energy and amazing skills.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the species of Sea of Cortez in the largest Aquarium in Latin America
Be amaze by the skills of the sharks, rays, sea lions and pinguins
It’s an architectural masterpiece that invite us to explore

 

 

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