Sinaloa

Note: Hurricane Willa is forecasted to strike in the southern part of the Sinaloa state in the near future.

Sinaloa is a state in Northern Mexico.

Cities

• 1 Culiacán - capital of Sinaloa, and major agricultural hub
• 2 Cosalá - a charming town named a "Pueblo Mágico" by Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR)
• 3 El Fuerte - a colonial gem, named a "Pueblo Mágico" by Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism
• 4 Guasave - the agricultural heart of Mexico
• 5 Los Mochis - "the entrance" to the Copper Canyon
• 6 Mazatlán - a Beach resort
• 7 Topolobampo - port town of Los Mochis, surrounded by bays and mangroves

Other destinations

Sinaloa is rather like the country of Chile in that it is a long narrow strip of land with ocean on its west and mountains in the east. As a result there are a lot of overlooked beaches and mountain playgrounds for those willing to get off the beaten path and explore a bit.

See

• The Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California — a UNESCO World Heritage site, shared with three other Mexican states

Itineraries

• Culiacán - Cosalá - Mazatlán route

Stay safe

Sinaloa has the highest murder rate of any state in Mexico, so be cautious (especially in the northern region).