Other places of Interest in the Los Mochis area

Topolobampo is one of the best spots on this shoreline for both bay and deep sea fishing. You'll find Lure fishing is available at the docks or off the rocky shore on the road to Cerro de las Gallinas. Fishing boats and yachts offer freshwater fishing or deep salt water fishing. Fish that you might catch in the bay area are; marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, grouper and tuna. Sierra is found a bit further out too.

Topolobampo sightseeing boats

One can also hire boats to take you out to visit some of the other interesting places such as Farallon Island.

This port is located 24 km to the Southwest from Los Mochis.

Maviri Beach - There is excellent bird watching on the road from Topolobampo to this beach. You'll see thousands of Cranes, White and Brown Pelicans and Scissor Birds as well as a plethora of other waterfowl nesting in the area. There are many seafood restaurants on the beach but the famous El Maviri Restaurant is where the locals go to enjoy themselves on the weekends. Pescado Zarandiado is a specialty there.

Maviri Beach - 15 minutes from Topo

Cueva de los Murcielagos (Bat Cave) ' located just 3 km from Maviri Beach you'll find this cave full of the strange winged creatures. Access is restricted but you can stop well outside at just before sunset to see the bats fly out of the cave, and marvel as the sky turns black with thousands of flying bodies.

Bat Cave

Bird Island ' This is a small promontory where you'll see Pelicans, Zopilotes, Gaviotas, White and Grey Flamingos, Espatulas Rosadas and Sinfin de Aves. Dolphins abound in the area as well.

Farallon Island ' This small rocky island is just teeming with seals and sea lions all lounging about at their leisure. Many types of birds will also be seen here as it is a nice place to rest in the ocean, just off the coast about 20 miles from Topolobampo. You can reach this island in about 45 minutes by boat.

Sinaloa Park & Botanical Garden ' This garden was once the private garden of American Benjamin Johnston, who founded the Los Mochis Sugar Mill. It's spread over 35 acres and contains plants from all over the world such as; Africa, Indonesia, India, Australia, the Philippines, Java and from other parts of Mexico. The part is located next to the Sugar Mill and the Los Mochis Golf Club. This garden is open every day from 6am to 6pm.

Parque 27 de Septiembre ' This park was created in the old 'American' Quarter. It is similar in structure to all Spanish parks of its kind and sits in front of the Sagrado Corazon Church that was built at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Regional Museum of El Fuerte Valley ' The old Chapman House was renovated in the 1980's to bring this museum to light. It's located in the old American section of town and you'll find local pre-Hispanic pieces on display here. This museum also shows off many pieces of important historical documents and photographs. Original works by local artists are exhibited here from time to time too. Open 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm Tuesday ' Saturday. Sundays open from 10am to 1pm only.

La Pergola (Memoria Hill) ' This is the best spot in town to get a great view of the whole valley as it is the only hill visible in the area. There is a monument here in honor of the Virgin of the Valley that was built in 1993. Open from 7am to 8pm.

Espinoza Culture House ' Located at the bottom of Memoria Hill, the Culture house displays regional pre-Hispanic artifacts and more.