A powerful explosion occurred on the morning of Friday, April 11, north of the city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, leaving two people dead. Municipal Civil Protection Coordinator Óscar Roberto Osuna indicated that the incident occurred in the community of El Chilillo. “Unfortunately, we have two confirmed deaths at the scene,” the official said at a press […]
Mazatlán Extends Beach Hours to 8pm and Prepares for Holy Week Festivities
In a bid to boost tourism and safety during the upcoming Holy Week celebrations, Mayor Estrella Palacios Domínguez announced that beach hours in Mazatlán will be extended to 8:00 p.m. Starting from now, visitors can enjoy the city’s beautiful beaches until 8:00 p.m., while swimming is permitted until 7:00 p.m. After that time, swimmers must […]
Mazatlán stands out on the national tourist radar
Mazatlán ranked seventh among the 10 most booked cities in Mexico for 2024 on the Omnibees platform. According to information released on April 1 from the Sinaloa Tourism Secretariat, the port remains on the national tourism radar. Mireya Sosa Osuna, Secretary of Tourism for Sinaloa, stated that Mazatlán is increasingly becoming a favorite beach vacation […]
Restaurants for delicious food in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Sinaloa is a state that shines for its gastronomy and the new offerings from local chefs who enhance its territory, from classic flavors like the typical shrimp cuchupetas to the current scene like Nao Kitchen Bar. The best way to recognize, appreciate, and value any cuisine, especially that of Mazatlán, is to try it. Follow […]
Stray bullet kills elderly woman during Navy chase of armed civilians in Mazatlán
This Saturday afternoon, a Navy convoy pursuing armed civilians was reported on a highway in the municipality of Mazatlán, Sinaloa. This ended with the death of an elderly woman who was struck by a stray bullet. Initial reports indicate that the victim died after being hit by a bullet while traveling in a family car […]
Security meeting held at the Mazatlán Convention Center
After a closed-door meeting, representatives from various business chambers in southern Sinaloa met with the state’s Secretary of Public Security, Óscar Rentería, where they outlined the port’s security needs. The president of the ServyTur Mazatlán Chamber of Commerce, Francis Cázarez, said that security must be ongoing and not just during Holy Week and Easter. The […]
People deprived of liberty are released in Mazatlán
In the cities of Culiacán and Mazatlán, state and naval forces responded to emergency lines regarding people deprived of their liberty. In one case, three men were rescued from being held against their will in a building. The State Public Security Secretariat announced that an anonymous call to the emergency lines in Mazatlán provided information […]
Drone attack on military personnel reported in Culiacán, Sinaloa; two injured.
Mexican Army personnel were attacked in the area known as La Limita de Itaje, in the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa. Initial reports indicate that the troops were attacked with drones. According to the reports, the attack occurred at 2:00 p.m. this Wednesday as the soldiers were en route to securing a building. Local media report […]
Garbage crisis: Mazatlán faces collection problems with inadequate trucks
In the last 20 years, Mazatlán’s urban area has grown 2.39 times, and in the last 10 years, garbage generation has increased from 15 to 40 percent. However, one of the most important tourist destinations in the northwest of the country has an obsolete fleet of garbage collection trucks. According to the Movable Property Inventory, […]
Merchant wounded by gunshot during robbery in Mazatlán dies in hospital
The merchant who suffered gunshot wounds to the head after resisting a robbery at a fruit shop in the Loma Bonita neighborhood died Saturday night in a private hospital in Mazatlán. This Sunday, hospital administrative staff reported the death of a patient admitted with gunshot wounds Saturday morning. Family members were informed that the patient, […]