Culiacan

The capital of the Sinaloa Cartel — a city that lives in the shadow of the drug war but refuses to be defined by it. Violence, politics, agriculture, and the contradictions of one of Mexico's most notorious cities.

Deserted beach scene in Altata, Sinaloa, with few visitors.

Culiacan

Culiacán Spends Millions on Roads While Cartel Violence Keeps Tourists Away

Lingering fear from recent cartel violence is crippling Spring Break tourism and daily life across Sinaloa, overshadowing government promotions and drawing criticism of official priorities.