Los Mochis, Mexico: Vacations and travel info

Description

Los Mochis is located in a beautiful area called Valle de El Fuerte, a fertile land beside the refreshing waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Rio Fuerte, a river that gets its name from its incredibly strong current.

The most important economic activities in the city are agriculture, fishing and cattle farming, which has brought a great deal of national and international investment to the area. The exceptional quality of the grain, seeds, fruits and vegetables grown here are in great demand both nationally and internationally.

Conventions and conferences are becoming more and more popular in Los Mochis, thanks to the modern, well equipped hotel infrastructure, which has an abundance of meeting space. Los Mochis is also a great place for an unforgettable vacation, because of the beautiful surrounding area and the variety of tours and activities on offer.

Welcoming, hardworking and friendly people, a superb duck hunting season, delicious fresh seafood and the proximity to the sea, are just a few of the many features of this prosperous city, which always greets visitors with open arms. Discover why Los Mochis is becoming firmly set in the sights of foreign and national investors and why this area really is one of Mexico's lesser known treasures.

History

The origins of Los Mochis started at the end of the 19th century but it wasn't until 1903 that it became a municipality. The people of Los Mochis are made up of a mix of indigenous and mestizo blood, as well as the recent addition of immigrants to the state, creating a community of people who are looking for a better place to live.

The personality of Los Mochis comes from the mixing of many different cultures at the end of the 19th century. Immigrants who came to Los Mochis around this time include Chinese, Japanese, Greek, German, French, Libyan and American; people who brought with them the traditions of their native cultures and dedicated their work to developing the prosperity of the 'new land' that received and sheltered them. The end of 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century were times of immense prosperity in Los Mochis and for the entire state of Sinaloa.

The population

Despite the changes brought by time and technology, Los Mochis has successfully preserved the enchanting flavor of its historical traditions. Festivals started centuries ago by indigenous people and by the first settlers, are still enjoyed today and have resulted in a wonderful blend of traditions, delicious cuisine and pre-Hispanic music and dances.

In their daily lives the people of Los Mochis always find a way to show their exceptional friendliness and sincerity. They are well known for being kind and honest and love to have lively parties during ''fiesta'' times. Their fiestas always include music, in particular the most representative indigenous music of Los Mochis, called the ''Tambora'', which gets its name because of the special role played by the tambor drum. In total 36 other instruments are also used, which are mostly wind and percussion and the folkloric songs sung by the local people really does highlight the passion of the region.