We invite you to explore not only the cathedral, but also the vibrant context in which it grew up. We will visit the San José temple, which was, a few blocks away, the first religious building in Mazatlan. We will learn about the slow ascent of the church to basilica and cathedral; every corner of the building and its surroundings holds layers of history.
The interior looks towards an abundance of religious art: architecture, statues and relics loaded with symbolism and an organ whose tubas remain silent solmene. Outside, the neighborhood offers colonial facades, peaceful courtyards and the daily rhythm of a community revolving around this sacred site.
You will hear how the conflicts delay...
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The tour depends on tips. You can request your refund except the provider's commission.
Meeting Points
Departure
Café Llave
We will meet at the Llave cafe, on the west side of the cathedral.
Return
Guided tour of the cathedral and its surroundings
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We invite you to explore not only the cathedral, but also the vibrant context in which it grew up. We will visit the San José temple, which was, a few blocks away, the first religious building in Mazatlan. We will learn about the slow ascent of the church to basilica and cathedral; every corner of the building and its surroundings holds layers of history.
The interior looks towards an abundance of religious art: architecture, statues and relics loaded with symbolism and an organ whose tubas remain silent solmene. Outside, the neighborhood offers colonial facades, peaceful courtyards and the daily rhythm of a community revolving around this sacred site.
You will hear how the conflicts delay...
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The tour depends on tips. You can request your refund except the provider's commission.
Meeting Points
Departure
Café Llave
We will meet at the Llave cafe, on the west side of the cathedral.
Return
Itinerary
1
Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion
Delve into the heart of ancient Mazatlan. This experience reveals the cathedral not only as a building, but as a living witness to centuries of devotion, conflict and art. Admire its altars adorned with intricate sculptures, gaze at the imposing organ whose voice has accompanied countless ceremonies and discover how the jolts of war left their mark before it could rise to the dignity it holds today as a cathedral. The surrounding streets and squares whisper about merchants, travelers and parishioners who shaped this space as a center of faith and community. Every detail, from the relics inside to the architecture that crowns the skyline, contains a story that deserves to be discovered.
40 minutes
2
Church of San Jose
This is the first Catholic temple in the city. Here we will learn about the history of its foundation and its complicated relationship with the nascent city of the 19th century.
