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City in the Mexican state of Sinaloa
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Cosalá is a small town in the northern state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Surrounded by mountainous terrain, the area boasts two man-made lakes, a spectacular cavern system, and an impressive waterfall. The town itself is very picturesque with cobblestone streets and adobe buildings painted in a rainbow of pastel colors. It has been designated as one of Mexico's Pueblos Magicos.
Casual restaurant serving traditional regional cuisine with a spacious dining area and a second floor terrace offering views of the historic centro. The black corn tortillas are a house specialty. Cash only (no credit cards).
Bright, cheery casual restaurant serving regional cuisine and typical Mexican seafood dishes, including ceviche.
Casual open-air restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine. Blue corn tortillas. Service can be slow.
Casual taqueria serving tacos, quesadillas and blue corn gorditas. Locals recommend the quesadillas which are very large.
Traditional colonial style hotel with beautiful gardens and two swimming pools. Clean, comfortable rooms and off-street parking.
Basic budget hotel with minimal amenities.
Moderate hotel with good, clean rooms and affordable rates. Swimming pool and off-street parking. Cash only (no credit cards).
Moderate hotel with small but tidy rooms. Swimming pool and off-street parking
Small traditional town market, lots of stands selling homemade regional cuisine. Second-class buses and combis to/from nearby towns depart from this market.
It's a small town that is easily explored by walking. Taxis are available for getting to outlying areas, such as the lakes.
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