Introduction
El Fuerte is on the coastal plain before the foothills of the Sierra Madre. It has charming cobblestone streets and handsome colonial mansions and is the prettiest town along the train route. At only 80m (262 ft.) above sea level, it is most comfortable in winter. The town owes its origin to silver mining, and its existence in recent times to booming agriculture. From the late 18th century onward, the town has been under the control of a few families, and to this day, much of the real estate in and about the center of town remains in their hands. The town's plaza is quaint and handsome, with a 19th-century bandstand surrounded by graceful palms. One way to see the town is to take a taxi from Los Mochis and pick up the train the next day. An added advantage to this plan is that it allows you an extra hour in bed. The train station is a few kilometers from town.
Exploring the Town -- Possible activities include visiting nearby villages, birding, fishing for black bass and trout,...
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POSADA DEL HIDALGO
This handsome hotel is one of the Balderrama properties and can be booked through the central reservations office in Los Mochis. It, too, fills...
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Hotel El Fuerte
This is a charming inn loaded with character. Rooms have double or king-size beds, tiled bathrooms, and colonial furnishings. The courtyard and...
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Hotel La Choza
Two stories of rooms are arranged around a modern courtyard/parking lot. The upstairs rooms are nicer, as they come with a bóveda ceiling, but...
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