Culiacán

Culiacán (Culiacán Rosales) is a city in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is commonly visited by foreign tourists and is heavily underrated as a tourist destination. Almost no guide Books on Mexico cover Culiacán, or if they do and they give very brief one-paragraph descriptions at most. However, Culiacán is very well-known by Mexicans for its distinct sinaloense culture.

Culiacán Halal Travel Guide

Culiacan is a large city located almost in the geographic center of the state of Sinaloa, about 900 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. Locals of Culiacán are known as culichis (Similarly, natives of Guadalajara are known as tapatios.).

Culiacán is famous for producing some of the best-known norteño and banda musical groups in Mexico, including Los Buitres de Culiacán, Los Bukanas de Culiacán, Larry Hernandez, Los Buchones de Culiacán.

Culiacán is dry for most of the year, except for the wet season which lasts from July to September.

How to travel to Culiacán

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Culiacán

Volaris offers three daily Flights from Tijuana to Culiacán. A one-way ticket costs about $100 USD. There are also Volaris Flights to Culiacán from Guadalajara and Mexico City.

By car

Mexican Federal Highway 15 (Carretera Federal 15) connects Culiacán to cities in Sonora state such as Nogales (Sonora) | Nogales, Hermosillo, Guaymas, Ciudad Obregón, and Navojoa (from north to south), as well as Los Mochis, Guasave, Guamúchil, Mazatlán, Tepic, and Guadalajara. Toll booths and checkpoints are stationed throughout the highway.

Travel on a Bus in Culiacán

The Culiacán bus station is a major hub offering connections to various small towns around the state of Sinaloa. There are regular buses to Culiacán from Los Mochis, Mazatlán, Hermosillo, and Guadalajara.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Culiacán

The port of Altata is a tourist beach town directly to the West of Culiacán. By car, it is about 50 kilometers or 1 hour from Culiacán.

How to get around in Culiacán

Taxis are plentiful in the Centro.

By car

• AGA Rent a Car, Av. Camaron Sabalo #312-A, Zone Dorada, . AGA Rent-A-Car has been renting vehicles to travelers and local renters since 1989. Its first location opened in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, and it has since expanded to serve Los Mochis and Culiacán, with locations both at the airport and in town.

What to see in Culiacán

• Plazuela Alvaro Obregón — The city's main square and the Plazuela has many acrobats, artists, and musicians entertaining passersbys.

• Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Av Dr. Ruperto Paliza 24.808759, -107.393897 Directly south of the Plazuela Alvaro Obregón - The city's main cathedral

• La Lomita - Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe | 24.789559, -107.393492 - This church is situated on the top of a hill directly to the south of the Zone Centro. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Culiacán, and the sierras surrounding it. From the Plazuela Alvaro Obregón, take a bus that with a placard saying "Lomita" on its front window, and tell the bus driver to stop at La Lomita. It should take you south along Bulevar Alvaro Obregón.

• Capilla de Jesús Malverde - Thit is the most well-known site in Culiacán. This chapel is dedicated to Jesús Malverde, a bandit who was executed in 1909 who has since become venerated as a folk saint by local residents. Narcotraffickers and migrants alike visit this shrine to pay homage to Malverde, hoping for a successful journey up north. Malverde is often called "El Santo de los Narcotraficantes," although the chapel operators will say that he is far more than that. Plaques thanking Malverde adorn the chapel. The owner and operator of the shrine is Jesús ("Chuy") Manuel González, son of Eligio González (d. 2002) and the shrine's founder. Ironically and the Palacio Estatal (State Government of Sinaloa) lies almost directly in front of the chapel, on the other side of the street. A biographical booklet on Malverde is available for M$50 (Mexico#Currency|pesos).

• Malecón — Playgrounds and picnic tables abound on this beautiful and carefully maintained greenbelt which runs along the banks of the Río Tamazula.

• Museo de Arte de Sinaloa - MASIN | Calle Gral. Rafael Buelna 24.810651, -107.394216 Admission M$5 This museum has many impressionist and modern abstract art pieces produced by artists from all over the state of Sinaloa.

• DIFOCUR 24.811484, -107.393545 - The cultural center of Culiacán. The complex includes various exhibits and small museums. Events take place often at DIFOCUR.

• Ayuntamiento de Culiacán Calle Carl. Mariano Escobedo 24.807056, -107.393820 ☎ +52 667 715 9263 - Many beautiful murals featuring street scenes in Culiacán and motifs glorifying the sinaloense spirit.

• Parque Revolución - This park has very beautiful fountains. Just to the north of it is a newly erected statue dedicated to the 75th anniversary of XEBL (710 AM, 91.9 FM), one of Sinaloa's olest radio stations, which has been running since 1936. Live music also plays from the statue.

• Puente Negro - This bridge is an iconic symbol of Culiacán, and is located at the confluence of the Humaya and Tamazula Rivers, which join together to form the Río Culiacán. 1/archivos/publicacion%20semanal/2008/171-jul-09-2008.pdf Thit is comparable to the confluence of the Gombak and Klang Rivers in Kuala Lumpur, as well as the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh (forming the Ohio River).

• Culiacán Zoo
• Botanical Garden
• Presa Sanalona

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Culiacán

There are casinos, discos and theaters.

• Musicians, consisting of norteño, banda, and mariachi bands, can be found on Bulevar Francisco I. Madero (the Mazatlán-Culiacán highway, or the 15) between General Aquilines Serdán and Venustiano Carranza. There are Pemex gas stations at both intersections. Many musicians have rented out buildings, and some of the bandas have their own trailers. The norteño bands tend to congregate around the Madero & Carranza intersection, which is easily recognizable because of the 135-degree bend that Venustiano Carranza makes at the intersection. Norteño bands can also be found at the Mercado Garmendia playing for tips.

Study in Culiacán

• Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS)
• Instituto Tecnológico de Culiacán (ITC) Web:

Shopping

In the centre are many little stores where you can buy anything. There are also malls.

• Mercado Garmendia

Halal Restaurants

• Restaurant Huy Fong 匯豐餐館 (Rosales #5, Col. Centro; Tel. 715-78-17; 8:30AM - 8PM) is a Chinese restaurant offering very affordable meals for around M$50 or less. It is located just north of the catedral at the intersection of Alvaro Obregon (the main street that runs north-south) and General Antonio Rosales; to the left of Subway. Located in the Centro. The restaurant owners and employees are from the town of Enping in Guangdong province, China.

• Restaurant China-loa Donato Guerra 160 24.806019, -107.399707 ☎ +52 667 712 1221 - Comida China & Sushi, offers an all-you-can-eat buffet for 90 pesos. Located in the Centro.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Culiacán

Culiacán - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Culiacán, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Culiacán. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Culiacán and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Culiacán. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Culiacán. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Culiacán, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Culiacán, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Culiacán, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Culiacán without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Culiacán is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Culiacán.

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Culiacán ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotel Sevilla Jose Maria Morelos 170 Nte. 24.806232, -107.397868 ☎ +52 667 715 2993 Rooms from M$300 per day - Located on Morelos Street (which runs north-south) between Escobedo and Colón, in the Zone Centro. It is in the 170's block, located on the east side of the sidewalk. The lobby room has a guest computer with Internet, free of charge. Filtered water is also free.

• Microtel Inn & Suites - A 113-room hotel located in a new developed zone of the city adjacent to the Modern Hospital Angels of Culiacan.

• Hotel La Quinta Posada Real 24.804180, -107.382836 From M$500 per day - Located near the intersection of Francisco I. Madero & Venustiano Carranza Boulevards.

Stay Safe

Downtown Culiacán is safe to walk around during the daytime and evenings (before midnight). Traveling around the outskits ("colonias") of Culiacán at night is not recommended.

Traffic in Culiacán can be extremely aggressive, much more so than in many other parts of Mexico. Locals will attribute this to the "sinaloense" attitude, which is stereotypically aggressive, proud, and boisterous.

Culiacán (along with the town of Badiraguato) is notorious for being the birthplaces and residences of many drug lords and narcotraffickers. Mexicans from other states will often point out that Culiacán is very dangerous to visit. However, overall Culiacán is still much safer than Ciudad Juárez and many Central American cities. Most deaths occur only among drug cartels and federal armed forces.

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