Mazatlán

American  

[mah-sah-tlahn] / ˌmɑ sɑˈtlɑn /

noun

1. a seaport in S Sinaloa, in W Mexico.

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Mazatlán British  

/ maθaˈtlan /

noun

1. a port in W Mexico, in S Sinaloa on the Pacific: situated opposite the tip of the peninsula of Lower California, for which it is the chief link with the mainland. Pop: 406 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Os, born Kenia Guadalupe Flores Osuna in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, has made an incredible leap from social media influencer to Latin Grammy-nominated pop star in under a decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“The cartels have completely destroyed people’s rights,” said Lilian González, 33, a public relations worker in the port city of Mazatlán.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

The eclipse’s path of totality stretched from Mazatlán, Mexico to Newfoundland, an area that crosses 15 U.S. states and is home to 44 million people.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The Moon’s shadow makes landfall just south of Mexico’s Mazatlán on the Pacific coast.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

Disks were reported at numerous places in Mexico, including Guadalajara, Juárez, Mazatlán, and Durango.

From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)