Magical Town
San Ignacio
Check out a town with an air all its own and fall in love with the colonial charm of its streets and decidedly northern personality.
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What Makes It Magical
San Ignacio is a quaint town filled with museums, monuments, and churches, embraced by rivers and watched over by mountains. From its colonial-era allure to its natural attractions, this Magical Town in Sinaloa has everything it needs to captivate any traveler.
See cave paintings, stroll through the Plazuela de la Constitución square, explore a mysterious archeological site, and take home a unique piece of pottery. This and more awaits in San Ignacio, an unexpected spot in Sinaloa’s heartland.
Why You Should Go
- Las Labradas archeological site, which holds ancient secrets in the shape of fascinating petroglyphs. This tourist-friendly archeological development features a museum and services that make visits even more pleasant.
- The stately nearby towns of San Javier and Cabazán. Both brim with colonial-era charm and old buildings and monuments.
- Regional cuisine is a reason in itself, starring dishes such as cazuela and beef cocido, hearty soups; zucchini salad called colachi; fish and seafood dishes, like freshly made aguachile with shrimp or fish, zarandeado grilled fish, and oysters on the half shell. Plus, delectable treats such as capirotada, a brown sugar and bread pudding; arroz con leche (rice pudding); and jamoncillo, candied milk sweets.
At the Very Least
Museo del Jaguar is the first museum about this big cat species that is iconic in Mexico. Here you can find information about jaguars and the importance of rescuing this majestic species, native to North and Central America.
Don’t Miss
- Bone up on folk customs at the Museo de la Cultura Popular and check out the Museo Comunitario de San Ignacio for local exhibits.
- Head up to Cristo de la Mesa, a towering sculpture of Christ that overlooks the town from on high.
- Try capirotada, a scrumptious dessert made with bread and raw brown sugar.
- Stroll the famous and romantically named Callejón del Beso alleyway.
- Surf in Barras de Piaxtla, a nature lovers’ paradise with the best waves in the area.
- Take a breather in Plazuela de la Constitución. This square is a magnet for local families.