Bay · Los Mochis, Sinaloa
Bahía de Topolobampo
Bay of the Gulf of California about 20 km from Los Mochis, with islands, mangroves, dolphins and the ferry port to La Paz.
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About Bahía de Topolobampo
Topolobampo Bay is about 20 km from Los Mochis, on the Gulf of California, and has one of the deepest natural ports on the Mexican Pacific. Ferries to La Paz depart from the port on the other side of the gulf.
Boat tours travel the bay among islands and mangroves and often encounter dolphins, which inhabit the bay year-round, as well as pelicans, frigatebirds and sea lions on some islands.
El Farallón island and the Mazocahui hill are common stops on tours, and El Maviri beach, near the port, is the most popular beach with locals.
The port restaurants serve fish and seafood from the bay.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half day.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is calmer.
How to get there
About 20 km from Los Mochis by taxi, bus or car; boats depart from the port pier.
Tip
Try the bay shrimp at the port restaurants.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bahía de Topolobampo
Are there dolphins in Topolobampo?
Yes, they live in the bay year-round and are often seen on boat tours.
What is the distance from Los Mochis to Topolobampo?
About 20 km.
From Topolobampo, ferries go to where?
To La Paz, in Baja California Sur.
