Estados de México

Mexico is the fourteenth largest country in the world in terms of total area, with an extension of almost 2 million square kilometers. It is located in North America, south of the United States and north of Central America. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Mexico comprises 31 states and one Mexico City, which is the country’s capital and also a state; it is the second most populous city in the world, after Tokyo. The country is geographically diverse, with mountainous regions, plains, tropical forests and deserts. It also has a wide variety of climates, from hot and humid in the tropical zones to cold and dry in the mountainous regions.

States and Capitals of Mexico

Below is a list of Mexico’s states and their capitals:

1. Aguascalientes – Aguascalientes.
2. Baja California – Mexicali.
3. Baja California Sur – La Paz.
4. Campeche – San Francisco de Campeche o Campeche.
5. Chiapas – Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
6. Chihuahua – Chihuahua.
7. Ciudad de México.
8. Coahuila de Zaragoza – Saltillo.
9. Colima – Colima.
10. Durango – Victoria de Durango o Durango.
11. Estado de México – Toluca de Lerdo.
12. Guanajuato – Guanajuato.
13. Guerrero – Chilpancingo de Bravo.
14. Hidalgo – Pachuca de Soto.
15. Jalisco – Guadalajara.
16. Michoacán de Ocampo – Morelia.
17. Morelos – Cuernavaca.
18. Nayarit – Tepic.
19. Nuevo León – Monterrey.
20. Oaxaca – Oaxaca de Juárez.
21. Puebla – Puebla de Zaragoza.
22. Querétaro – Santiago de Querétaro.
23. Quintana Roo – Chetumal.
24. San Luis Potosí – San Luis Potosí.
25. Sinaloa – Culiacán Rosales.
26. Sonora – Hermosillo.
27. Tabasco – Villahermosa.
28. Tamaulipas – Ciudad Victoria.
29. Tlaxcala – Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl.
30. Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave – Xalapa-Enríquez.
31. Yucatán – Mérida.
32. Zacatecas – Zacatecas.

Capitals of Sinaloa

The capital of Sinaloa is Culiacán. It is located in northwestern Mexico, near the Pacific coast. It is an important city for commerce, industry and tourism, and is known for its rich history and unique culture. Some of the most popular places to visit in Culiacan are the Central Park, the Jesus Kumate Rodriguez Market and the City Museum. There is also a wide variety of restaurants and bars offering traditional Sinaloan dishes and local drinks.

Map of Mexico with State Names and Capitals

For further reference on the distribution and extension of each state, below is a map with the political division, names, states and cities of Mexico.

If you wish to take your interest in this beautiful country to the next level, we recommend that you discover the fantastic landscapes and nature settings by the sea. A good alternative is booking your stay in one of the travellers’ favorite options, the all-inclusive hotel Grand Oasis Cancun.