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Mexican Riviera Cruises: Ports & Map

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Highlights

  • Norwegian Star offers 7-day round-trip cruises from Los Angeles.
  • Explore Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
  • Dance to mariachi, sip margaritas and relax on the beach.

Mexican Riviera Cruises: Explore Our Port Cities

Discover the ports of Norwegian Cruise Line's Mexican Riviera.

 
Acapulco
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Acapulco

As one of Mexico's oldest coastal tourist destinations, Acapulco has much to offer both tourist and traveler. Shop, swim or simply take a siesta on the beach. But be sure not to miss the legendary La Quebrada cliff divers.

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Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo San Lucas

Cabo's signature landmark is El Arco ("The Arch"), a rock formation at the tip of "Land’s End." The jewel of the Baja Peninsula is famous for its world-class sportfishing, as well as its high-end resorts and exclusive gated communities that line an area simply called "the Corridor." View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.)

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Mazatlan
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Mazatlan

Combine a first-class beach resort with a city with an illustrious, colonial past and you've got Mazatlan. Sip on some Margaritas and enjoy the authentic Mexican cuisine. Take a drive along the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Then visit the many shops offering local crafts. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.)

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Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta

Smaller and more subdued than Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta has retained a good deal of its small village charm along with 26 miles of spectacular beaches along the Banderas Bay. Stroll the cobblestone streets to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Or peruse the many local wares for sale at the open-air markets. View Shopping Guide (Current shopping maps available onboard.)

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Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa
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Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa

  • A backdrop of the Sierra Madres and Pacific Ocean front lends itself to hiking and water sports.
  • A little of both, luxury at Ixtapa, and the rustic at Zihuatanejo.
  • Kick up your heels at Ixtapa at night or sip margaritas leisurely at Zihua, or both!

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Things to Know

  • Take A Shot

    It takes 15 pounds of agave to produce one quart of tequila.

     

  • Dance Step

    The Jarabe Tapatío is known as the "Mexican Hat Dance."

     

  • Yo, Ho, Ho

    Pirates loomed large around Cabo San Lucas in the 1500s.

     

  • Shine On

    The country of Mexico is the world's leading producer of silver.

     

  • Break Bread

    Tortillas are Mexico's "bread" and are eaten at every meal.