1873 Observatory Ticket + National Whale Museum

With this ticket to the 1873 Observatory, you’ll explore a historic monument on the Mexican Pacific coast and visit Munba, the National Whale Museum!

1873 Observatory Ticket

When making your booking, you can choose one of the following options. You will need to arrive at the 1873 Observatory on the Cerro del Vigía in Mazatlán at your chosen time.

1873 Observatory Ticket

The 1873 Observatory, located 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level, was originally built by the people of Mazatlán. Your ticket grants access to all facilities for a self-guided visit, starting with a short film about Mazatlán. You will then take the Observatory's funicular, which won the Project of the Year award in 2021.

During your visit, you can explore a house-museum featuring 19th-century furniture, a distillery with a mezcal simulator, and the El Nido bird sanctuary that houses over 70 species of birds and reptiles. Additional highlights include the Cueva del Patrón and the agaviarium, situated in front of the largest natural lighthouse in the world.

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 10 pm

Entrance to the Munba (National Whale Museum)

The Munba, the National Whale Museum, features an impressive collection of skeletons of marine animals. Visitors can learn about the lives of these creatures through various interactive exhibits.

Opening hours

Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm