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El Faro Lighthouse


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 61 attractions in Mazatlan
Traveller Description: This lighthouse sits atop Cerro Creston, Mazatlan's highest hill.
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Attraction type: Lighthouse

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4 of 5 stars
El Sobrante, CA
24 Nov 2008

Great views from the top, but not that different from the views a third of the way up or halfway up. I thought this was a tall lighthouse built in the water or at the base of the El Faro mountain. It turns out the lighthouse is only 2-1/2 stories tall, but it is very high above the water since... more

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2 of 5 stars
California
22 Nov 2008

Be sure to go before it gets hot and bring not only water but a sports beverage. Wear shoes/sandals with good treads and long pants. I got bit by something. Great view but not worth the effort. Having seen the views from San Francisco and along the Northern California coast and places like Rio de Janeiro, admittedly I'm jaded. more

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5 of 5 stars
Mississippi
18 Aug 2008

This is a difficult climb to the very top where the light house actually is, because it's very high (it's the tallest natural lighthouse in the world!) It's natural, because it's on top of a cliff top. There are no railings or walls or anything keeping you from falling off the side of the mountain while walking near the top,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Alex, MN
7 Mar 2006
10/10 found this review helpful

We went up around 8:30 a.m. on March 1. There is a dirt path (watch for rocks and wash outs) and then 300 plus steps. It is well worth the trip up for the views of the city and the ocean. Make sure you bring binoculars so you can see the small black rock in the ocean that the sea... more

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5 of 5 stars
St. Paul, MN, USA
12 Jan 2005
21/21 found this review helpful

The hike up was a bit strenuous, definately not something to plan for the afternoon heat. THe hike up to the lighthouse starts off by the fishing charter docks and is about 1,100 meters walking distance according to a sign at the bottom. Bring water or hope the vendor at the bottom of the hill is open if you plan... more

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4 of 5 stars
Clearwater, Florida
23 Jul 2003
14/18 found this review helpful

Climb was strenuous but once reaching the peak where the lighthouse is located the scenic views were great. Pick the morning to climb up and view personal web-site movie at http://www.trymyplace.com/mazatlan/ for a short movie on the subject. more

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