If nature is your
hobby, in the city itself —in the Parque Sinaloa, to be more precise— you can admire the most
complete collection of palm trees
in Mexico, including rare species brought in from distant corners of the world. It
is the perfect setting for a stroll through its delightful lanes flanked by palm trees or
for resting on a bench under the shade. |
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 The park is located in what was once
known as the "Colonia Americana" —the American residential district— easily identified today by its architecture, so typical of the United
States. The brick houses, complete with a front porch and a yard on all four sides, confer
a totally unique character to Los Mochis, entirely different from other Mexican cities. |
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| Topolobampo |
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| The port of
Topolobampo, barely 14.9 miles from Los Mochis toward the west, is one of the most
important in the Mexican Pacific, famous for its great fishing activities. It is well
known, not only for its superb shrimp but also as a thriving commercial and industrial
center. |
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 Nearby —opposite the Sea of Cortez— there are long, flat
beaches, devoid of any rocks or hills whatsoever, where absolute solitude and peace
prevail. Maviri, Punta de Copas and Las Hamacas are truly natural paradises. |
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| The
sanctuaries for marine animals, where you can observe a large colony of seals and sea
lions, are located in the "Farallon de San Ignacio", only 45 minutes away by
boat from Topolobampo bay. |
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| All aboard! |
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| Los Mochis is also your point of departure and terminal point for the
legendary Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad. |
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| Considered a
masterpiece of modern engineering, the «Chepe» regularly crosses the
spectacular Tarahumara mountain range. |
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| Daily Train
Schedule |
| To Chihuahua |
To Los Mochis |
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| Location |
Departure |
Location |
Departure |
| Los Mochis |
6:00 a.m. |
Chihuahua |
6:00 a.m. |
| El Fuerte |
7:40 a.m. |
Creel |
11:30 a.m. |
| Cerocahui |
12:25 p.m. |
Barrancas |
1:15 p.m. |
| Barrancas |
1:35 p.m. |
Cerocahui |
2:32 p.m. |
| Creel |
3:30 p.m. |
El Fuerte |
6:16 p.m. |
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| Arrives to Chihuahua |
Arrives to Los Mochis |
| 8:50 p.m. |
7:50 p.m. |
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| Your host in Los
Mochis: Hotel Santa Anita |
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ESPAÑOL
If the state of
Sinaloa has a characteristic feature, it is definitely agricultural wealth, due mainly to
its technical progress and infrastructure, as well as to the excellent soil and a
favorable weather.
Travelers
who enjoy adventure will find their visit to Los Mochis exhilarating. They can tour its
environs in the direction of the coast line —accompanied by a guide— and observe these impresive reptiles, a veritable wonder of the animal
kingdom.
