Sinaloa
Sinaloa is a very productive state with very different economic sides. Its growth is based mainly on agriculture, but also has a strong tourism branch because of the beautiful port of Mazatlán, a fascinating tourist spot in the Pacific Ocean.
The name Sinaloa comes from a phrase in the Cahíta language meaning “Round Pitahaya” due to the abundance of this desert fruit. Mazatlán, Culiacán and Ahome are the main three of the 18 municipalities in this state. The municipalities are divided into three regions, the North, South and Center zones.
Sinaloa is located in the northwest part of Mexico and is bordered on the north by Sonora and Chihuahua, on the south by Nayarit, on the east by Durango and by the Pacific Ocean on the west. The state is approximately 58,092 km2.
Culiacán is the state capital. Three fourths of Culiacán is comprised of young people which gives this area an especially strong work force.
Diverse indigenous groups once inhabited the land that makes up Sinaloa such as the Totorames, Achires, Xiximes, Sinaloas, Tégüecos, Acaxees, Zuaques, Ahomes, Mocoritos, Huasaves, and Cahítas. All of these groups belong to the larger Náhuatl or Aztec group.
Since many natural resources can be found in Sinaloa and it is a very important source for materials used in production, there are ample routes in and out of the state by land, water and air.
The city of Mochis is the gateway to Copper Canyon, one of the most impressive displays of natural beauty in northwest Mexico. Copper Canyon is three times wider and 86 meters deeper than Colorado Canyon.
The most popular tourist destination in the state is, without a doubt, Mazatlán. Mazatlán’s 22 km waterfront offers high quality hotels and services, a very active nightlife, and various activities including sport fishing, diving, ecotourism, and delicious Mazatlán dining.
Sinaloa makes up a very important part of the Mexican Pacific and always has a warm welcome for tourists.