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Exploring Los Mochis

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Located in the state of Sinaloa, Los Mochis is the western terminus of the Chihuahua al Pacífico Railroad which passes through the scenic Copper Canyon.

Today the Pacifico Norte irrigation region (Sinaloa-Sonora) in which the El Fuerte Valley is the largest district and is the principal agricultural area of Mexico, containing over 70% of all 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.

Nearby Topolobampo is the second largest natural deepwater port in the world, known for its commercial fishing and increasingly important role in shipping.

HISTORY

The city was first settled in 1893 by Benjamin Johnston, who built a sugar refinery around which the modern city developed.


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LOCATION -- 25°47?24?N, 109°0?0?W

Los Mochis is northwest of Mexico City.

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