Our History
Nearly 500 years of culture, tradition and progress in the heart of Sinaloa
Founding of Culiacán
San Miguel de Culiacán was founded by the Spanish conquistador Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán on September 29, 1531, becoming one of the oldest cities in northwestern Mexico.
Independence and Revolution
During the independence movement, Culiacán played an important role in northwestern Mexico. The city experienced political and social transformations that shaped its identity.
Capital of Sinaloa
Culiacán was officially designated as the capital of Sinaloa, consolidating its position as the political, economic, and cultural center of the region.
Porfirian Modernization
During the Porfiriato, Culiacán experienced its first great modernization with the arrival of railroads, public lighting, and new European-style government buildings.
Agricultural Revolution
The Culiacán Valley became a national agricultural powerhouse thanks to the construction of dams and irrigation systems that transformed thousands of hectares into productive land.
Economic Boom
Major companies like Coppel and Casa Ley were born, which grew from Culiacán into national chains. The city experienced accelerated economic and demographic growth.
Urban Expansion
Culiacán grew rapidly. New neighborhoods, shopping centers, and roads were developed. The city began to take the modern shape we know today.
Culiacán of the New Millennium
The city modernized with new developments like the Botanical Garden, MASIN, and the restoration of the historic center. Culiacán positioned itself as a cultural destination in the northwest.
Tres Ríos Development
The ambitious Tres Ríos Development project began, transforming the confluence of the Humaya and Tamazula rivers into a modern commercial, residential, and entertainment district that would define Culiacán's new face.
Modern Culiacán
Today Culiacán is a metropolis of over a million inhabitants, home to international companies, with gastronomy recognized worldwide and a growing cultural scene.
Culiacán Hoy
Una ciudad en constante crecimiento
Habitantes
Año de Fundación
Empresas nacionales nacidas aquí
Hectáreas agrícolas
Culiacanenses que nos Enorgullecen
Talentos nacidos en la Ciudad de los Tres Ríos
Miguel Rodarte
Actor reconocido por su papel en "Nosotros los Nobles" y múltiples producciones de cine y televisión.
Alejandro Speitzer
Actor internacional con participaciones en Netflix como "Oscuro Deseo" y "Alguien tiene que morir".
Julio César Chávez
Considerado el mejor boxeador mexicano de la historia, con récord de 87 peleas invicto.
Julio Urías
Pitcher estrella de MLB, campeón de Serie Mundial con Los Angeles Dodgers en 2020.
Germán Lizárraga
Fundador de la Banda El Recodo, la banda sinaloense más famosa del mundo.