Governor Rubén Rocha Moya Reports on Successful Tourism Season
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, April 21, 2025 – Governor Rubén Rocha Moya announced that tourism expectations for Easter weekend in Sinaloa were exceeded, with over 2.36 million visitors enjoying the state’s beaches, recreational centers, and indigenous ceremonial sites, surpassing the initial estimate of 2.1 million tourists.
Tourism Figures and Regional Collaboration
During his visit to Mazatlán for the CXI Anniversary Ceremony of the Heroic Defense of the Port of Veracruz, Rocha Moya addressed the media, stating that Mazatlán recorded a 91% hotel occupancy rate, while the statewide average was 83%. He elaborated on the tourism movement across Sinaloa, mentioning approximately 2.36 million people, with Mazatlán hosting nearly 600,000 and Navolato receiving around 400,000 visitors.
Rocha Moya emphasized the successful collaboration among all governmental levels and institutions involved in ensuring a secure tourism season, which will continue until the end of Easter on April 27. He specifically highlighted the security measures taken in Mazatlán, where the annual Motorcycle Week celebration is held.
Commemorative Event and Recognitions
At the CXI Anniversary Ceremony of the Heroic Defense of the Port of Veracruz, Governor Rocha Moya read the list of heroes from the 1914 battle, including cadets Virgilio Uribe and José Azueta from the Heroic Naval School of Veracruz, along with the Niños Héroes who defended Chapultepec Castle in 1847. He also mentioned Lieutenant Juan de la Barrera and cadets Juan Escutia, Agustín Melgar, Fernando Montes de Oca, Francisco Márquez, and Vicente Suárez.
Following the ceremony, Rocha Moya and other officials, including Vice Admiral José Daniel Reséndiz Sandoval and General Division Guillermo Briseño Lobera, placed a floral offering at the fallen marine’s monument and established a guard of honor. Recognitions were given to the Mexican Navy personnel for their 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service, with special Condecorations to Honor awarded to two marines who recently saved a minor from drowning in Brujas Beach, Mazatlán.
Community Engagement and Recognition
Governor Rocha Moya presented a gift to Aitania Hernández Sandoval, a student at the Dr. Martiniano Carvajal Secondary School who recited the poem “21 de Abril” in honor of Veracruz’s heroic deed. Other officials present included General Porfirio Fuentes Vélez, Secretary of Public Security Oscar Rentería Schazarino, Coordinator of the National Guard in Sinaloa Jorge Enrique Martínez, Vice Admiral José Chapa Téllez, and Mazatlán’s Mayor Estrella Palacios Domínguez.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What was the initial tourism expectation for Sinaloa during Easter weekend? A: The initial expectation was 2.1 million tourists.
- Q: How many visitors did Sinaloa actually receive during Easter weekend? A: Over 2.36 million visitors enjoyed the state’s offerings.
- Q: What was the hotel occupancy rate in Mazatlán during Easter weekend? A: Mazatlán’s hotel occupancy rate was 91%.
- Q: What collaborative efforts ensured a successful tourism season in Sinaloa? A: Successful collaboration among all governmental levels and institutions ensured a secure tourism season.
