Mazatlán is a city that is appreciated for its natural beauty, historical and culinary heritage, and beautiful beaches. To increase tourism in the region and allow more people to discover how wonderful this city is, Punto México opens its doors.
As part of the national and federal efforts to promote Mexican tourism, Mazatlán arrives at Punto México with its cuisine, handcrafts and culture, bringing with it a colorful space for exhibiting and selling crafts that will offer the opportunity to showcase the greatness of the region.
Punto México is a physical space located in Mexico City, dedicated to promoting the 32 Mexican states as vacation, travel, exploration and cultural learning destinations.
The Secretaries of Tourism for Mexico and Sinaloa, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora and Mireya Sosa Osuna, respectively, expressed the importance of having such spaces.
The head of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) mentioned that at Punto México, visitors will be able to learn more about the region’s tourist offerings by interacting with artisans, travel agents, wedding planners, cuisine samples and activities.
She highlighted the importance of this place “as a promotional window, and soon, with the creation of the Network of Punto México, states will be able to showcase their vast cultural and tourist wealth at the embassies of our country around the world.”
She also celebrated the “joint work between the private sector and the three levels of government to establish the state as a national and international tourist reference.”
A demonstration of this was the celebration of the Mazatlán International Carnival, which, thanks to collaborative efforts, saw over 1.2 million people visiting the port, enjoying the food, color, and music of this wonderful destination, which generated an estimated economic impact of over 1.14 billion pesos and 80% hotel occupancy.
Secretary of Tourism of Sinaloa, Osuna, invited people to explore Sinaloa, mentioning some of the region’s attractions, such as the Mazatlán Lighthouse, the tallest in the world, as well as its boardwalk, which is the second longest in Latin America; La Farolesa, the fastest and longest zip line in Latin America over the sea; the largest aquarium in Latin America, Mar de Cortés Aquarium; Sinaloa’s five Magical Towns; Los Mochis, the gateway to Copper Canyon, and the cultural wealth of its Indigenous towns.
“It is a state where history, tradition, and modernity intertwine uniquely, not only standing out for its natural beauty but also for the strength, warmth, and spirit of its people,” expressed Osuna.
At Punto México, visitors will be amazed by the craftsmanship in traditional pottery and ceramics, palm weaving, alebrijes (wood carving with fauna figures), Carnival masks, and other examples of its popular art. Additionally, visitors will enjoy prominent musicians of Banda music, a genre that represents Sinaloa worldwide, as stated by the Secretary of Economy, Ricardo Velarde Cárdenas.
“Sinaloa at Punto México” will be available until March 30 at Av. Presidente Masaryk No. 172, Bosques de Chapultepec, from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays and holidays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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