Sinaloa

Sinaloa is a state in Northern Mexico.

Cities

• Culiacán -- Capital of Sinaloa, and major agricultural hub
• Mazatlán -- A Beach resort
• Guasave -- The agricultural heart of Mexico
• Los Mochis -- "The entrance" to the Copper Canyon
• Topolobampo -- Port town of Los Mochis, surrounded by bays and mangroves
• El Fuerte -- A colonial gem
• Cosalá -- A charming town named a "Pueblo Mágico" by Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR)

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).