Los Mochis is an agricultural city in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is best known as the western terminus for the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway (El Chepe), the magnificent train ride through the rugged Copper Canyon.
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Los Mochis is a port city of about 260,000 people (2010) on the eastern coast of the Sea of Cortez. Its main interest for tourists is as a transportation hub. Los Mochis has an airport, train station, and ferry docks for transport across the Sea of Cortez to Baja California. The North Pacific irrigation region (Sinaloa-Sonora) in which the Fort Valley is the largest district and is the principal agricultural area of Sinaloa, containing over 70% of the state's irrigated land and producing sugar cane, cotton, rice, flowers, and many types of vegetables. The valley is one of the largest producers of mangoes in Mexico.
Taxis are the best way to get around. They are plentiful and economical. You could also rent a car, though driving in Sinaloa can be dangerous. AGA Rent a Car, Av. Camaron Sabalo #312-A, Zona Dorada.
Tourist attractions found in the city are: Cerro de la Memoria (hill of memory) Benjamin Francis Johnston Botanical Garden (Sinaloa Park) Statue of the Virgin of the Valley of the Fort (Virgen María Reina del Valle) The Pergola Cycle path of the Cerro de la Memoria Casa del Centenario (Centennial House) Innovation and Education Center Plazuela 27 de Septiembre (September 27 Square) Regional Museum of Valle del Fuerte Hotel Montecarlo Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) Church of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe House of Culture Professor Conrado Espinosa Venustiano Carranza Park (Monument to Don Quixote and Sancho Panza) Historical center of the city Line…
Spectator sports offer the visitor a chance to experience life like a local. Baseball: Cañeros de Los Mochis are the minor league hometown team. They're in the Pacific League, which is a winter league, so games are scheduled from mid-fall to mid-winter. Games are held at Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almaeda (Chevron Park) and tickets start at M$100 for bleacher seats. Football/soccer: Murciélagos de Los Mochis are a second-tier team playing in the Premier League. Games take place at the 11,000 seat Estadio Centenario. Basketball: Pioneros have been playing basketball in Los Mochis since 1996. They're part of a professional league called Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico.
1 El Quemado, Gral. Macario Gaxiola Sur 372, Centro, ☏ +52 668 815 3178. Daily 11:00-23:00. Traditional regional cuisine with an emphasis on grilled meats. The tampiquena is recommended as are the sobaquera tortillas. Generous portions. M$200. 2 Los Jardines, Av. Venustiano Carranza 249, Centro, ☏ +52 668 817 4325. Daily 07:00-16:00. Popular Mexican style breakfast and seafood restaurant with a large outdoor patio dining area as well as an air conditioned indoor dining room. M$200. 3 Restaurante y Pastelería Panamá, Av. Gral. Gabriel Leyva 690, Centro, ☏ +52 668 812 1277. Daily 07:00-22:30.
1 Bar Navarrate, Av. Venustiano Carranza 432, Centro. M-Sa 12:00-01:00, closed Su. Friendly modern sports bar/cantina. Cold bland mainstream beers but good ceviche.
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In Jul, Los Mochis typically sees ~36°C daytime highs and 11 rainy days.
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