One of the Magical Towns with the most tradition and accumulated history, for more than three centuries, is El Rosario, Sinaloa, a mining destination founded in 1655 when it reached its greatest political and economic peak in the XNUMXth century.
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What to do in El Rosario, Sinaloa?
Among its main sites is the Parish of the Virgin of the Rosary, one of the symbols of faith and union among the residents; The original construction of the 18th century had several damages due to mining work, so the inhabitants chose to replace the old parish with a new construction. Currently, the original altarpiece made of gold leaf is preserved from the times when El Rosario It was one of the most abundant mining areas in Mexico.
During your visit you cannot miss the natural wealth that it has when you visit the Iguanero Lagoon, where iguanas and turtles coexist, a few kilometers away you can enjoy the beauty of beaches and estuaries. Here there are many seafood, so you can't leave without trying their various dishes made with shrimp or the famous zarandeado fish.
Take advantage for walk through the mine tunnels that run under the town, which weakened the foundations of the Historic Center in 1932. During their peak, the mines produced a daily amount of up to 400 grams of gold for each kilo of mineral extracted, so there were many tunnels in the subsoil that streets in the village.
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La Iguanero Lagoon It was abandoned for many years, but it was in 2011 when it was renovated and treated as a recreation place for residents and visitors, who can see ducks, turtles and iguanas. This place has a small islet in its center, and to get there there is a suspension bridge, which is a perfect place to relax. What are you waiting for to visit this Magical Town of Sinaloa?
