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Los Mochis, México

Los Mochis is a coastal city in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves as the municipal seat of the municipality of Ahome.

Type CityPopulation 362,613

Why go

  • City in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
  • Served by Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM).

History

Los Mochis is a coastal city in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves as the municipal seat of the municipality of Ahome. As of the 2010 census, the population was 362,613, which was 61 percent of the municipality's population.

Airports

Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM) 14 km to the centre
Los Mochis, SIN, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (AeroMéxico, Volaris) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Mazatlan, Mexico City, Tijuana (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Guayparime II Airport 6.2 km to the centre
Ahome, SIN, MX
Outdoor
Nuevo Santa Rosa Airport 6.2 km to the centre
Ahome, SIN, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM); 49 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LMM has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Mazatlan, Mexico City, Tijuana).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Los Mochis, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

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