Cosalá

Most of my travel-writing friends studiously avoid calling a town “picturesque” because the term has become an overused cliché, but it aptly describes Cosalá. This historic mining town in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains has been designated as a “Pueblo Magico” by the Mexican tourism authorities. It makes a nice side trip from Mazatlan, or a great destination in itself if you just want to kick back and enjoy a typical village in the state of Sinaloa. Founded in 1562, it’s a city of cobblestone streets, colonial-style buildings, and very friendly people.

To see more photos from my recent trip to Mexico, go to this gallery of photographs of Cosala.

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