The Plazuela de Cosalá is located in the Historic Center of this beautiful Pueblo Mágico. In many parts of the world, you can find what is called a plaza de armas, with a central kiosk. The arrival of the Spanish in America in 1521 and the founding of various cities led to the construction of these plazas.
Just like in the Plazuela de Cosalá, this structure has a strategic, political, social, and economic purpose. The name comes from the function of the plaza, which is the place where military forces gather to carry out the required operations.

In the heart of the Pueblo Mágico are the Plazuela de Cosalá and the Parish of Santa Ursula.
The plaza is the space where justice is administered, conceived as a public deterrent. As an exemplary punishment to inhibit future criminal behavior. They are the center par excellence of urban life, concentrating a large number of social, commercial, and cultural activities.
History of the Plazuela de Cosala
The Plazuela de Cosalá was built in the year 1602, but the kiosk was built in 1887. A year before the death of Heraclio Bernal, the precursor of the Mexican revolution. In fact, he was the first individual whose body was exhibited there for 3 days after his death as a warning to the population.

There are many anecdotes about this regional character. It is said that he used to disguise himself and play cards with the soldiers in the Plazuela.
The Plazuela de Cosalá and the kiosk are colonial constructions of the European-style Spanish cut. Currently, it is beautified with palm trees and a garden around it, making it an ideal space for relaxation and mental and physical recreation.
A night in the plaza is the way to feel the magic of the Pueblo Mágico de Cosalá.

Text: Dr. Marcos C. Santos Quintero
Director of Tourism of Cosalá, Sinaloa
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How This Virtual Tour Was Made
The Plazuela de Cosalá is one of the most beautiful plazas of the Pueblos Mágicos of Sinaloa. With its gardens of large and lush trees, its very clean streets, and the majesty of the temple of Santa Ursula.
On December 12th, I got up at dawn and took advantage of the fact that, being a holiday, there was no vehicular traffic. I captured the images of the Plazuela de Cosalá and its surroundings in the “Golden Hour.”
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“Photography: Miguel Angel Victoria / Sinaloa 360”

English translation made by Camila Campos Juárez, student at PrepaTec Campus Sinaloa. Tecnológico de Monterrey.