Los Mochis Travel Guide

  Monument at the entrance to town
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Things to Do  

Museo Regional del Valle del Fuerte

Museo Regional del Valle del Fuerte, Los Mochis

 jmbredeck Says:  A small museum with photos and exhibits on the history of Sinaloa, pre-conquest, colonial and beyond. Also some interesting information on the two Americans who left large marks on the history of Los Mochis - one, a rubber baron; and the other a planned utopian community in... 

Parque Sinaloa ó Jardín Botánico Sinaloa

Parque Sinaloa ó Jardín Botánico Sinaloa, Los Mochis

 jmbredeck Says:  Visit a chapter from Mexico's history when Porfirio Diaz encouraged foreign investment, and industrial barons like Benjamin Franklin Johnston accepted his invitation, came to Los Mochis and built a rubber empire (seriously.) Johnston also left behind an enormous garden, now... 

Memorial Hill

Memorial Hill, Los Mochis

 fidoopy Says:  Theres a legend interesant about this hill, ask for it, besides it has in the top a sculpture dedicated to the virgin, who cares all the city. 

Church- Sagrado corazón

Church- Sagrado corazón, Los Mochis

 fidoopy Says:  This is an important church in this city located in front of the plazuela, in the interior covered by wood. 

Plazuela

Plazuela, Los Mochis

 fidoopy Says:  This plaza is located in fron of one of the mosty importan churches in the city, its a quiet place to bring your kids and have a walk. 

Parque Sinaloa

Parque Sinaloa, Los Mochis

 fidoopy Says:  Big park with a lot of botanical species, the founder traveled arround the world collecting different species and then planted in this park. 

Casa del centenario

Casa del centenario, Los Mochis

 fidoopy Says:  This House shows the history of the city that has now 100 years, interesting if you want know more about the origins and mochis nowadays.It also will have multiple expositions in arts os special events. 

Hotels  

Hotel Fenix

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Hotels  

Hotel del Valle: Cheap - but not the rock bottom

Hotel del Valle: Cheap - but not the rock bottom, Los Mochis

 jmbredeck Says:  Never stayed here - just checked them out because I was shopping for an alternative to the Hidalgo. Looked OK - if you need something slightly better than Hidalgo, and you want to stay in the Centro, then this may be your next best option.Rate info:Economica - Single: 235... 

Hotel Hidalgo: Cheap and cheerless

Hotel Hidalgo: Cheap and cheerless, Los Mochis

 jmbredeck Says:  This was the cheapest place I could find to stay, and that is about the best thing I can say for the Hidalgo. From the sullen reception desk clerk, to the neo-brutalist room decor, this place will have you saving money and longing for home throughout your (hopefully brief)... 

Transportation  

Baja Ferry

Baja Ferry, Los Mochis

 susanpingu Says:  Los Mochis is a transportation hub with ferry, train and bus connections (note: several bus stations at different locations in and just outside of town). If you are taking the Baja ferry to the mainland, you can either go directly to the port of Pichilingue (20 pesos and 20... 

The ferry

The ferry, Los Mochis

 ephobius Says:  You can cross the Cortéz Sea (or California Gulf) to or from the California Peninsula by ferry at Topolobampo. Cost goes from about 20 dollars per passenger, one way. It takes about 6 - 9 hours to cross the sea, depending on the liner, but you won't get bored as there are... 

be ready to take train in los mochis st. at 6 am!

be ready to take train in los mochis st. at 6 am!, Los Mochis

 cbeaujean Says:  for all inquiries about train,read "intro".total lenght 655km39 bridges,86 tunnelsdon't forget to have a look on the travelogue... 

Off The Beaten Path  

See the ocean

See the ocean, Los Mochis

 jmbredeck Says:  Take a bus from Los Mochis (a block down from the Red Cross) to Topolobampo (port) and/or Malviri (beaches). Either of these options gives you a chance to see the water and get out of the not-so-charming downtown area of Los Mochis. 

Copper Canyon short-cut: El Fuerte

Copper Canyon short-cut: El Fuerte, Los Mochis

 jmbredeck Says:  If you are in Los Mochis waiting for the train to see the Copper Canyon, I suggest you take a bus (45 pesos, one-way, about 90 minutes) to the city/village of El Fuerte. This basically the first stop of the train and the section of the train ride between Los Mochis and El... 

el divisadero:stop there and enjoy the panorama!

el divisadero:stop there and enjoy the panorama!, Los Mochis

 cbeaujean Says:  stay one night at 2200m in one of the friendly inns...don't forget:only the train reach the village...you discover there a prodigious landscape on the "barranca del cobre" :a 50km lengthravine and hundreds of meters deep.digged by urique river... 

divisadero canyon,from railway station

divisadero canyon,from railway station, Los Mochis

 cbeaujean Says:  on both sides of the canyon,run other gorges.rock falls have caused the development of pyramids and petrified castles with diferent colours according to the day light and ground nature. 

Favorites  

TRAIN FROM LOS MOCHIS TO CHIHUAHUA

TRAIN FROM LOS MOCHIS TO CHIHUAHUA, Los Mochis

 cbeaujean Says:  enjoy nature from the window of the train:barrage lake "presa miguel hidalgo"READ PAGE INTRO,to see all you have to know about the train travelDON'T FORGET to have a look on the travelogue... the scenery between los mochis and el divisadero.... 

Visit the Memorial Hill,...

Visit the Memorial Hill,..., Los Mochis

 fidoopy Says:  Visit the Memorial Hill, Maviri Beach (enjoy the sarandeado fish), Sushiko (japanese food), Ingenio Azucarero, parque Sinaloa, Museo regional del Valle del Fuerte, country club (9 holes golf court), Plazuela 27 de septiembre. I think the maviri beach and the memorial hill. 

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