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Plaza Republica in Mazatlán

Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

The Plaza Republica (sometimes called Plazuela Republica) is a beautiful old square (zocalo) in the downtown of Mazatlán.

It borders the Cathedral and Mazatlán's City Hall.

It is rectangular in shape.  The interior has a gazebo with walking paths and benches with trees and plants.  There is a sidewalk around the outside that has benches.  There are shoe shiners at some of these outside benches if your shoes need a shining!

The Plaza Republica is generally busier during the daytime because there are no restaurants.

Entrance to the Plaza Republica is always free, but may be controlled during events to avoid over-crowding.

Plaza Republica History

old photo of Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
old photo of Plaza Republica

The Plaza Republica was built in 1870.

Plaza Republica Events

Independence Day in Plaza Republica

Independence Day in Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Independence Day at Plaza Republica
Independence Day in Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Independence Day at Plaza Republica

Each year the Plaza Republica hosts the Independence Day Cry of Dolores(El Grito De Dolores) on September 15.

This is the main Independence Day celebration in Mazatlán where they yell the 'El Grito' call at 11pm.  The El Grito call is the call the Father Miguel Hidalgo made to rally the Mexican to take up arms and start the revolution.

This celebration has live music, and dancing starting at 6pm.  There are usually fireworks and a late-night headline performance after the call.

Plaza Republica Christmas

Christmas at the Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Christmas at Plaza Republica
Christmas at the Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Christmas at Plaza Republica

Each year the Plaza Republica gets decorated for Christmas.

Plaza Republica Photos

Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Plaza Republica
Plaza Republica in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Plaza Republica

Getting to and from the Plaza Republica

The Plaza Republica is easy to get to.  You can take a Pulmonia taxi or eco taxi directly there.

You can also take the Sabalo Centro bus to downtown to the Pino Suarez Market(and back from the side of the Cathedral).