Culiacan is a modern tourist destination with a high quality in its lodging services, besides, the advantage of being so close to beautiful beaches, villages and cities that offer interesting sites to visit and activities for the traveler. The Sinaloa State capital is located in the middle of the state, at 224 km from Mazatlan, another of the Sinaloa’s famous tourist destinations.
Within the city there are ancient and modern interesting places to visit. The Dancing Fountains, Puente Negro, East Aqueduct, Railroad Station, Old Malecon and the Cathedral are just some of the main attractions. For those who want to have fun and still learn about science and culture, the Sinaloa Science Center and the Mexican Crocodiles are the best options, especially when kids travel along. There are also important museums in Culiacan like the Arts Museum, the Regional Museum and the Chino Billetero Museum.
The strategic city location makes it accessible to many beaches, some still virgin territories. Another favorite places due its wide variety of activities, and some in which exquisite dishes can be tasted based in fish and seafood. Some places are special for aquatic activities, not only beaches but the Oraba Island, Lopez Mateos Dam and Sanalona Dam. Nuevo Altata is an ambitious tourist complex that has been growing in services offer due the promotion impulse of its natural beauty.
Other recreational places to visit in Culiacan are the Culiacan Zoo, Botanic Center, Ernesto Millan Escalante Park and Revolucion Park. Either your trip is business or pleasure, with the family, friends or partner; the opportunities to have a great time are many. More options would be the Colinas de San Miguel Club, Villa Universidad Club, UAS sports center, Country Club and the Culiacan Bank Sports Center. Hunting and fishing are some of the many activities that can be developed under the guide and support of Pichiguila Club and Patolandia.
International sports events like the famous International Marathon, Sport Fishing Tournament (in Nuevo Altata) and the Canadian Tour Golf Tournament; events that bring visitors from all around the world to participate and to watch these traditional contests. For all these reasons, no doubt, Culiacan will impress you. Its historical sites, natural resources, the possibility of a great time with the different activities and events, besides its warm people, gorgeous women and the best tourist service make out of Culiacan one of the best places to visit in Sinaloa.