The eclipse of the Sun over Mazatlán was an unforgettable experience for the thousands of people who gathered to witness it. In just four minutes, the umbra made landfall in the port at 11:07 a.m., leaving a lasting impression on all who were present.
The spectacle was one of the most impressive natural phenomena that anyone had ever seen, captivating all who witnessed it. As the eclipse journeyed through North America, authorities closed off the boardwalk to create a pedestrian zone for those gathered along the bay.
In the north of the city, a group of 50 blind or visually impaired people experienced the phenomenon in their own way, sensing the changes in their environment brought on by the eclipse. Manuel Valdés, president of the Sinaloa Blind Association, shared his experience of feeling a drop in temperature and an intensification of waves during the event. Blind women reported itching and burning in their eyes despite never looking directly at the Sun.
As The Sinaloan played classical music from Camerata Mazatlán, images and emotions modulated by these notes filled Plaza de las Ciudades Hermanas with life. As
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