Why go
- City in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Served by Culiacán International Airport (CUL).
History
Culiacán, officially Culiacán Rosales, is the capital and largest city of Sinaloa in northwestern Mexico. It is located within the Culiacán Municipality. The city was founded on 29 September 1531 by the Spanish conquistadors Lázaro de Cebreros and Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán, originally under the name "Villa de San Miguel", in honor of its patron saint Michael the Archangel.
Restaurants & places to go
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi Kigo & Variety Culiacán Matriz Centro Somos un restaurante de Sushi y Variedades como: Arroces, Hamburguesas, Alitas, Bonneles,… · facebook.com
Soup, Restaurant · Cabeza de res
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos de Papa
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.mx
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00 · kanji.com.mx
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 333 Avenida Juan de… · nanacafe.mx
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 2077 Enrique Sanchez Alonso, Culiacán, 80020 · lamaromaoysterbar.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1430 Avenida Cancún, Culiacán Rosales, 80065 · pitahayaredonda.com.mx
Pizza, Sushi, Burger, Dessert, Hot Dog, Chicken, Restaurant · Pizza/Sushi restaurant · alaslocas.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 1112 Calle Clarión, Culiacán Rosales, 80065 · elcaprichito.mx
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · fullhouseburger.mx
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Grill, Mexican, Steak House, Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Fr 18:00-01:00; Sa-Su 18:00-02:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 39 Francisco I. Madero, Culiacán, 80000 · wokexpress.com.mx
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food
Cantonese, Restaurant · Cantonese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 2109 Rep. Dominicana, Culiacán, 80020 · aispuropollos.com
Boneless, Restaurant · Boneless restaurant · Patria, Culican Rosales
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant
Dessert, Ice Cream, Snackbar, Churro, Fast Food · Dessert/Ice Cream fast food · Avenida Mesetas, Culiacán Rosales, 80197
Prawns, Ceviche, Aguachile, Restaurant · Prawns/Ceviche restaurant · Sanalona, Culiacan Rosales
Tamales, Restaurant · Tamales restaurant · Patria, Culican Rosales
Drinks, Restaurant · Drinks restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
Food Court · food court
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-23:30 · 1462 Emilie Barline, Culiacán, 80029 · es.foursquare.com
Soup, Restaurant · Soup restaurant
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos de tripa, panza y buche - El Pariente
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · caffenio.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 · 3367 Boulevard Diamante, Culiacán Sinaloa, 80028
Regional, Tacos Flautas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 · 4582 Calle Constituyente Alberto Román, Culiacán Rosales, 80190
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · Sanalona, Culiacan sinaloa, 80249
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 450 Gral. Angel Flores, Culiacán, 80000 · quinmart.com.mx
Fast Food · fast food
189 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Culiacán International Airport (CUL) 8.7 km to the centre
Culiacán, SIN, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (AeroMéxico, Birmingham European, Volaris, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Monterrey, Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara, Hermosillo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, 737, 737-800, EMJ) · 5 routes: Guadalajara*, Hermosillo*, Mexico City, Monterrey*, Tijuana
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 4 routes: La Paz, Monterrey, San Jose Del Cabo, Tijuana
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 4 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Hermosillo, Monterrey
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Campo La Primavera Airport 9.8 km to the centre
Culiacan, SIN, MX
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia Airport 12 km to the centre
El Limón de los Ramos, SIN, MX
Where to stay
Ave. Jesus Manuel Sarabia 2460, Blvd. Juan M. Zambada Fracc, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Rios, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · ihg.com
Blvrd Alfonso Zaragoza Maytorena 1810, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · homesuiteszaragoza.gabsuite.com
Plaza Malecón, Guadalupe Victoria y Paseo Niños Heroes, Primer Cuadro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · homesuites.com.mx
Diego Valadés Ríos 99 - 1, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hoteleslucerna.com
Av Gral Juan Carrasco 44 Nte, Primer Cuadro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · sanmarcos.com.mx
Carretera Internacional al Norte Col. La Presita, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hoteltwoselect.com.mx
Ignacio Zaragoza 365 poniente, Primer Cuadro, Centro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · mysuitescul.com
J. Diego Valadez Poniente No. 1676, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · fiestainn.com
Blvd. Rotarismo 1955, Humaya, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · homesuitesrotarismo.gabsuite.com
Blvd. José Limon 910 norte, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · inhousehotels.com
Blvd. Pedro Infante 2525, Congreso del Estado, 80200 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · wyndhamhotels.com
C. Miguel Hidalgo 321, Primer Cuadro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · neobusinesshotel.com
Boulevard Francisco I. Madero esq. Álvaro Obregón Col, Centro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · wyndhamhotels.com
Ave. Obregón y, C. Río Sinaloa No. 1, Guadalupe, 80220 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hotelsanluislindavista.com
Diego Valadés Ríos #1676, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · onehoteles.com
Av Gral Juan Carrasco 606-Norte, Primer Cuadro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · wyndhamhotels.com
Blvrd Gral Gabriel Leyva Solano 180-0te, Primer Cuadro, Colonia Centro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hotel-delvalle.com
Blvd. Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodriguez Ejido 2698 Sur, Ejido 2698 Sur, Barrancos, 80111 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hotelesmaioris.com
Blvrd Gral Gabriel Leyva Solano, Primer Cuadro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hotelsalvador.com.mx
Jesús Kumate 3500-Sur, Gasolinera del Valle, San Rafael, 80155 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · all.accor.com
Francisco I Madero Oriente 971, Las Vegas, 80090 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico
Mariano Escobedo 135, Primer Cuadro, Col. Centro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hotelfrancis.com.mx
Prol. Álvaro Obregón 886 Norte, Gabriel Leyva, Chapultepec, 80040 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · hotellarivieraculiacan.com
Blvd. Francisco I. Madero 266 Pte, Primer Cuadro, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · maxihotel.com.mx
Ceiba Comercial Complex, Blvd. Pedro Infante 3001, Desarrollo Urbano Tres, 80100 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · marriott.com
Blvd. Rotarismo 1545, Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · choicehotels.com
Blvd. Pedro Infante 2885-Poniente, Fracc. Desarrollo Urbano Tres Ríos, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico · marriott.com
Blvd. Francisco I. Madero 730, Primer Cuadro, Poniente, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico
Av. Jose María Morelos Nte. 170, Primer Cuadro, 80020 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico
Heroico Colegio Militar 71, Primer Cuadro, Hotel Quinta, 80000 Culiacán Rosales, Sin., Mexico
Indoor
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Culiacán International Airport (CUL); 143 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CUL has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Monterrey, Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara, Hermosillo…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Culiacan, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.