Sinaloa Travel Guide
The Malecon of Mazatlan, Sinaloa. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sinaloa's traveler face is Mazatlan: the pearl of the Pacific, with one of the world's longest malecones and a carnaval that ranks among Mexico's biggest. Los Mochis and El Fuerte are the Pacific gateways to the Chepe train into the Copper Canyon.
Mazatlan's historic center has been restored into a lively district of plazas and theaters around the Angela Peralta theater.
⚠ Sinaloa sees significant cartel-related violence, including in Culiacan. Mazatlan's tourist zone is generally calmer, but check current government advisories and travel by day.
Destinations in Sinaloa
Mazatlan malecon and historic centerThe long seafront promenade and the restored old town around Plazuela Machado.
Carnaval de MazatlanOne of Mexico's biggest carnivals, February-March: parades, concerts and the naval combat fireworks.
El FuerteThe colonial river town where the Chepe train begins its climb to the canyon.- Isla de VenadosThe deer island off Mazatlan: snorkelling and quiet beaches by boat.
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Regional food
- Aguachile: Sinaloa's lime-cured shrimp
- Pescado zarandeado on the beach
Getting there
Mazatlan (MZT) and Los Mochis (LMM) airports take domestic flights. The Chepe departs from Los Mochis/El Fuerte for the Copper Canyon.