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Downtown Culiacán is the second urban sector and the
central business district A central business district (CBD) is the Commerce, commercial and business center of a city. It contains commercial space and offices, and in larger cities will often be described as a financial district. Geographically, it often coincides wit ...
in the central area of
Culiacán Culiacán, officially Culiacán Rosales, is a city in northwestern Mexico, the capital and largest city of both Culiacán Municipality and the state of Sinaloa. The city was founded on 29 September 1531 by the Spanish conquistadors Lázaro de ...
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Sinaloa Sinaloa (), officially the (), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, compose the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 18 municipalities, and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales. It is located in northwest Mexic ...
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Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
. The area features many of the city's operational offices, supermarkets, and every necessary stores. It is the heart of Culiacán, being the point where the city was born, and at present, the connect point of the transport in the city.


Places of interest


Churches


Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

''Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary'' - The construction of the city's cathedral began on May 22, 1842 by bishop Lázaro de la Garza y Ballesteros. In 1885 completed its construction and on January 12, 1975 this church was elevated to the status of basilica by Pope
Paul VI Pope Paul VI (born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini; 26 September 18976 August 1978) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding John XXII ...
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Santuario del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

''Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus'' - Located in downtown, at junction of Ángel Flores street and Donato Guerra street, the Santuario del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús was built on 1908. The work was undertaken by the priest Jesús María Echavarría and the design of Luis F. Molina.


Culture


Centro Cultural Genaro Estrada

It is a complex of buildings that is conformed by theaters, art school, galleries and cinema. From the beginning of functions, the Centro Cultural Genaro Estrada has been an essential space for the development of the cultural life of Sinaloa. Opened in 1980, with the purpose of encouraging artistic and cultural activity in the state, has been the forum in which various cultural programs have been developed covering the most diverse artistic activities aimed at all ages. * Pablo de Villavicencio Theater * Socorro Astol Theater * Rosario Castellanos Agora * José Limón Arts School * Sala Lumiére * Young Art Gallery * Antonio López Sáenz Gallery * Modern Art Gallery * Torek Gallery * Hallway Gallery Located at an apple, surrounded by Rafael Buelna street, Ave. Ruperto Paliza, Ave. Jesus Andrade and Paseo Niños Heroes, adjacent to Old Waterfront of Tamazula River.


Casino de la Cultura

Opened on June 5, 1943 as Casino Culiacán, starts architectural and urban modernity of the city. Example of sobriety of engineering for its architectural Art Deco style, the building was for nearly three decades the most important social center in the region. Since the 70s the building was abandoned by its partners. However, for all that meant as undisputed meeting place for the local society for many years, the casino was rescued in 1994 by a decree of expropriation by the municipality, which respected much of its original structure. Thus, and as Casino de la Cultura, again has a chance to be reused, this time as a cultural center. Located at the corner of two primary roads, Alvaro Obregon Avenue and Niños Heroes street, at the foot of the Old Waterfront of Tamazula River.


Regional Museum of Sinaloa

Founded as a museum of Culiacán, and inaugurated on December 14, 1958, the Regional Museum of Sinaloa is the oldest in the city. For half a century has been a space link with the past, strengthening the regional identity. The building is located within the Constitution Civic Center complex, that integrates libraries, sports areas and zoo. His style is inscribed within the mainstream of architectural functionalism, with a simplicity and effectiveness of that era.


Museo de Arte de Sinaloa

The Sinaloa Art Museum (MASIN) is one of the most important venues for the exhibition of hundreds of visual arts assemblies in Culiacan: exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, graphics, installation, video and art-object; and is a key forum for performing arts, cultural and academic events, as concerts, book presentations, conferences, symposia and workshops of various artistic disciplines. The building that houses it was built in 1837, and in 1890 it was remodeled by architect Luis F. Molina to become the Municipal Palace. From 1980 it was used as the headquarters of the municipal police. In 1990 it was renovated to accommodate the museum and opened as such on November 21, 1991.


Parks


Parque Revolución

Park located at downtown city, and house of the local basketball team
Caballeros de Culiacán Caballeros de Culiacán (Culiacán Knights) is a professional basketball club based in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The team currently plays in the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico ( CIBACOPA). In the past the team played in the Lig ...
. The park area is in remodeling right now, including the basketball arena.


Centro Cívico Constitución

Opened in December 958, is undoubtedly an icon of the city, the zoo, is its most iconic image; currently, hanged by the space and the problem of their livelihood, remains being one of the most popular recreation centers in the capital.


Infrastructure


Buildings


Schools

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Autonomous University of Sinaloa The Autonomous University of Sinaloa (''Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa'' or UAS) is a public university with its central campus located in the state capital of Culiacán, Sinaloa and with campuses in multiple locations within the state. The univ ...
High School ''(Central Campus)'' * Casa Blanca University * COBAES 26 ''(Gral. Ángel Flores)'' * COBAES 27 ''(Culiacán)''


External links

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H. Ayuntamiento de Culiacán
— Official website *
Culiacán Travel Guide
- Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Downtown Culiacan Culiacán 1531 establishments in New Spain