The Country Club of Culiacán is much more than a golf course: it is a green oasis in Culiacán, Sinaloa, where sport, nature and family life come together, and which today forms part of the Sinaloa 360 routes. Between sunbathing iguanas, eucalyptus trees and artificial lakes, this club has become a symbol of the city since the 1960s.
A sports oasis in Culiacán
The Country Club of Culiacán is home to the “Las Iguanas” golf course, regarded as one of the most beautiful on the Mexican Pacific and famous for the iguanas that live in its trees, bask in the sun and mingle with the players as part of the everyday landscape. Its name comes from the large number of iguanas that live in the trees of the property, where they sun themselves and coexist with the players as part of the daily scenery.
The club even has a conservation program and an iguana enclosure where this species is protected and bred.
The fairways stretch out among lush eucalyptus trees, lakes and practice areas that include an 18-hole course, putting green and training area, making it an ideal place both for experienced golfers and for those who want to take up the sport.
History and tradition
The history of golf in Culiacán dates back to the mid-20th century, when a small group of enthusiasts began to promote the sport in simple facilities, laying the foundations for what is now the Country Club of Culiacán. As interest in golf grew, the Lomas de Culiacán Golf Club emerged and, finally, in 1966 the current Country Club of Culiacán was consolidated, which today is a sporting and social reference point in the city.
With nearly six decades of history, the Country Club presents itself as a private, social, sporting, family-oriented and ecological club, a source of pride for northwestern Mexico.
What you’ll find when you visit this area
Located on Pedro Infante Boulevard, in one of the most attractive commercial areas of Culiacán, the Country Club is surrounded by the Tec de Monterrey Sinaloa Campus, the Santa Inés Parish and the automotive corridor, which makes it a very well-known landmark in the city, ideal for taking photographs of the urban landscape and of the great green lung that the club represents.
In addition to golf, the club offers:
- Tennis courts
- Swimming pool and lounging area
- Gym and locker rooms
- Pro shop and golf academy
- Restaurant, bar and café
- Halls for social and family events
For those who explore Culiacán through Sinaloa 360, the aerial views and the virtual tour of the Country Club let you appreciate from home the beauty of this great green lung of the city, with its giant iguanas, lakes and perfectly maintained sports areas.
Why it’s worth a visit
Although it is a private club, its surroundings and the area around it are part of Culiacán’s urban landscape and help to understand the city’s modern growth: a capital that combines commerce, education, sport and nature.
If you enjoy golf, landscape photography or simply discovering emblematic corners of the state capital, the Country Club of Culiacán is a must-see on your list of places of interest. Explore more images and tours on Sinaloa 360 and let yourself be surprised by this green oasis in the very heart of Sinaloa.
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How this Virtual Tour was made
One Sunday morning, after a day of intense rain, I was on the golf course of the Culiacán Country Club, taking 360 spherical photographs to create this virtual tour.
I really liked the colors of the landscape, all the trees and plants were still wet and a pleasant aroma was perceived all throughout the place. Fortunately it was no longer raining and I was able to fly the Phantom 3 drone.
Use our photos
Our photos have “Creative Commons“ license. This license allows you to use our photos, without needing permission, legally. When using the photos, the only requirement is that you provide credit as follows:
“Photography: Miguel Angel Victoria / Sinaloa 360”
English translation made by Alicia Lineth Medina Yáñez, student at PrepaTec Campus Sinaloa. Tecnológico de Monterrey.
