Sinaloa

• - capital of Sinaloa, and major agricultural hub
• - a charming town named a "Pueblo Mágico" by Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR)
• - a colonial gem, named a "Pueblo Mágico" by Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism
• - the agricultural heart of Mexico
• - "the entrance" to the Copper Canyon
• - a Beach resort
• - port town of Los Mochis, surrounded by bays and mangroves

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.

(LMM), (MZT), (CUL).

• 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

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