Topolobampo:
Topolobampo is a deep water port town on the Sea of Cortez in northwestSinaloa. The ort connects the region to the rest of northern Mexico via the ‘Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico’ (Railway) which has it’s terminal in the nearby city of Los Mochis. The railway extends through the famous Copper Canyon and is one of the most favorite excursions for travellers in the area. Topolobampo has a terminal for ferry lines connecting the port to La Paz, BCS. The top things to do in Topolobampo during a cruise visit include natural excursions, wildlife viewing, beach relaxation, cultural exploration, and dolphin watching.
We took a shuttle bus into Topolobampo for $12 US each – you either take a shuttle in or a taxi as you aren’t allowed to walk from the port into the town. There is not really a lot to the town – they have built a long Malecon along the waterfront and there is a cultural centre at the far end. Topolobampo is mainly a fishing and shrimping port – however you can rent boats for excursions along the bay and islands of the Sea of Cortez. The excursions are from 1 to 6 hours and the prices range from $40 to $550 US. The price is for the whole excursion so if you have 10 people the cost would only be from $4 to $55 US per person – so that is quite reasonable. The view from the waterfront is stunning. We walked along the Malecon and went to the cultural centre – the whole centre is dedicated to the ‘Sonora’ aircraft which was made famous during the Mexican Revolution for being the first aircraft to drop explosives on navy ships and as well bombs on the main plaza in Mazatlan back in 1913. It’s a pleasant town but if we ever go back we will probably take a boat excursion around the islands.