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'll need to choose from the options below. You must arrive at Observatory 1873 on the Cerro del Vigía in Mazatlán at your chosen time.

1873 Observatory Ticket

Originally built by the people of Mazatlán, the 1873 Observatory is located on the Cerro del Vigía, 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level.

With your ticket, you'll explore all facilities. Your self-guided visit starts with a short film about Mazatlán. Then, you will take the Observatory's funicular, awarded Project of the Year by Elevator World magazine in 2021.

On the funicular, visit a house-museum featuring 19th-century furniture and a distillery with a mezcal simulator. There is also the El Nido bird sanctuary, home to over 70 species including macaws and flamingos.

Other highlights include the Cueva del Patrón, a former dungeon, and the agaviarium, adjacent to 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 extensive collection of marine animal skeletons. Explore interactive rooms to learn about these marine giants.

Opening hours

Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm