Food Businesses Shut Down in Mazatlán as Nighttime Dining Struggles Due to Security Concerns

MAZATLÁN, MEXICO — Three local food businesses have shuttered their doors this week in Mazatlán, reflecting a growing struggle for the city’s culinary sector. Roberto Osuna Valdez, president of the National Gastronomic Council of Mazatlán (Conagam), confirmed the closures, noting that many establishments are struggling to maintain operations during nighttime hours. Among the closures is […]

Mazatlán’s Coastal Walk Faces Severe Damage as Sinkholes Reach 100 Meters

MAZATLÁN, Mexico – Significant structural damage is threatening Mazatlán’s iconic coastal infrastructure, with authorities identifying six major sinkholes along the city’s boardwalk (malecón) and the Paseo Claussen. The damage, which varies in scale from 60 centimeters to 100 meters in length, has caused cracks in the asphalt, lifted sidewalks, and fractures in the local bike […]

Mazatlán’s Cancelled Trade Fair Highlights Rift Between Official Rhetoric and Reality of Insecurity

Mazatlán’s Cancelled Trade Fair Highlights Rift Between Official Rhetoric and Reality of Insecurity MAZATLÁN, Sinaloa – The cancellation of the Expoferia Canaco Mazatlán 2026 due to escalating violence has opened a new front of criticism against local and state authorities. Political leaders from the PAN and PRI parties have backed the organizers’ decision, warning that […]

Mazatlán to Host 29th “Fiesta Amigos” Tourism Forum in November

MAZATLÁN, Mexico — To bolster strategic alliances and enhance the destination’s tourism projection, the 29th edition of “Fiesta Amigos de Mazatlán” will be held from November 9 to 12. The event is set to bring together between 170 and 350 tour operators, travel agencies, and specialized media outlets from both national and international markets. José […]

Mazatlán Activates Shelters as Tropical Storm “Simón” Threatens to Become Category 1 Hurricane

MAZATLÁN, MEXICO — Municipal authorities in Mazatlán have activated seven temporary shelters in preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Storm “Simón.” The storm, which formed in the Pacific Ocean, is currently forecasted to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane as it moves toward the Sinaloa coastline. In a coordinated emergency response, personnel from Civil […]

Three people were killed at the start of the Mazatlan Carnival

This Thursday the celebrations began, five days after citizens held a demonstration in the main streets of the city to make visible the disappearances in the city and demand peace The state of Sinaloa registered five murders on February 12 – the date on which the Mazatlan Carnival began – of which three are related to the municipality where the celebrations […]

Mazatlán Has Received 22 Cruise Ships in 2026, Generating Over 110 Million Pesos

As part of the 2026 International Carnival, Puerto Vallarta receives tourists from “Norwegian Bliss” cruise ships Mazatlan, Sinaloa, February 12.- The Ministry of Tourism confirmed that so far in 2026 the arrival of 22 cruise ships is reported, with more than 90 thousand visitors to Mazatlan, which translates into an economic spill of more than 110 million pesos. In this context, […]