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City in the Mexican state of Sinaloa
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El Rosario (Sinaloa) is a coastal town on the Sea of Cortez in southern Sinaloa, Mexico. The town's main church is famous for having a beautifully ostentatious gold altar that stuns visitors, even in a country where astounding churches are common. Once famous as the home town of ranchera singer, Lola Beltran, the town is now known for its quality marijuana. It's a charming small town with a colonial vibe. It is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos and is a popular day trip for visitors staying at the beach resorts of Mazatlan.
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Visit the home she grew up in where many of her personal belongings are on display, along with photos, stage bills, musical instruments, and a collection of gowns she wore during performances. Tours are available in both Spanish and English.
Shrine to our Lady of the Rosary
Historic colonial church built of pink granite in a baroque style with a relatively unadorned nave but one of the most spectacular gold altars in Mexico. There are several statues and the church is known for a series of oil paintings at each station of the cross. The paintings were the work of Milan artist Luigi Morgari.
Laguna Zacatecas
Small lake in the middle of town is supposedly an eco-park, but it looks more like the town swimming hole (which is cool). Swinging bridge to a small island, nice place to talk a peaceful walk around the lake, but not an iguana in sight...
Casual Mexican seafood restaurant.
Traditional regional cuisine in a family run business with friendly local service. The house specialty is empanadas, which go great with the homemade aguas frescas.
You expect fresh seafood in coastal towns and this place is one of the best in town. Generous portions with some creative dishes like the torre de mariscos (seafood tower) which packs in shrimp, fish, octopus and more and is topped off with asparagus spears.
Basic accommodations at budget prices. Cash only (no credit cards). On-site parking available. Free wake-up service (courtesy of roosters at neighboring property).
Moderate hotel operated by the Oyo chain. Clean, comfortable rooms with air conditioning and cable TV. Gated parking area. On-site restaurant. Best option in town.
By bus
Several buses go to El Rosario from Mazatlan and other cities. From Mazatlan, Tufesa operates several first-class buses each day.
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