Sinaloa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of Mexico
About Sinaloa
Prior to the arrival of the Spanish Empire, the entire region was once populated by the Cahíta, an indigenous ethnic group. The Spanish Empire maintained a very tight grip over the region, and committed numerous atrocities — the Cahita had been largely displaced, numerous tribal leaders were executed for instigating uprisings and rebellions against the Spanish, and many were forced to work as slaves. The state was once a part ofSonora, but in 1830, Sinaloa split to become a separate region. Throughout much of the 1800s and 1900s, Sinaloa was a very popular destination for immigrants, receiving waves of people from all corners of the world; manyGermansmoved to the city ofMazatlanand were able to make it a popular seaport, the state was a major source of opium partly because ofChinesesettler
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