Mazatlán will host between 300,000 and 400,000 tourists during Semana Santa and Semana Pascua.
Reservations for hotel rooms in Mazatlán are at 100 percent for Semana Santa and Semana Pascua and it is expected that during the vacation period the city will host between 300,000 and 400,000 tourists, said the Sinaloa Secretary of Tourism. The estimated population of the entire Municipality of Mazatlán is 420,000 people.
In total, Sinaloa will see a million visitors descend on the State.
Francisco Córdova Celaya had a few words of caution for the holidays. If those who have come to enjoy the city don’t drink too much or drive while intoxicated, it will be a good week for families and not one of tragedy.
He asked visitors to help take care of the city, help with not throwing garbage, help with respecting others, to not ride motorcycles and four-wheelers on the beach because lest someone get hurt.
With respect to the proposal to close Olas Altas street during Semana Santa to install a “Bandódromo” as was done during Carnaval this year, the Secretary said he is against closing streets.
Streets are very important, especially the Malecón and should be there to improve traffic, he pointed out.
He suggested many other locations for a Bandódromo such as the Plaza de Toros, baseball stadium and in front of the aquarium.
The proposal to install a dedicated area for bands and musicians to play during the upcoming Easter holidays is to avoid the traffic gridlock and pedestrian congestion that occurs every year in the Zona Dorada.
(from Noroeste)
