Isla del Farallón, Mexico
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This majestic rocky ledge marine, 2a. The world's largest of its kind, is embedded in the middle of the Sea of Cortez, due to its privileged geographic location, situated amid the currents of El Niño, which come from Pacific and Sea of Cortez. You will recognize as a sanctuary and habitat for hundreds of seals and sea lions are housed during the months of October to April, along with dolphins and porpoises that remain all year, cheerfully adorning the beautiful beaches of the Sea of Cortez near to this beautiful island, in addition to serving as shelter it provides food for the variety of marine life there develops and contributes to the survival of the vast number of species that nest in the wild. It serves as a refuge for thousands of migratory seabirds, both native as migratory species such as gulls, pelicans, and herons, among others. For this proliferation of species it is that it is considered ideal for contemplative tourism. It is located in the northwestern region of Mexico, in the beautiful state of Sinaloa. If you head north of the state and take as a reference point the city of Los Mochis, you can reach this beautiful attractive through state four-lane highway in an approximate distance of 25 km from the reference point. The island 27 km offshore, so you will need to seek the services of fast and light boats, but this service you find the old dock of the Syndicate of Topolobampo, contract of service, lease time or through the tourist cooperative. Around the island various sports activities such as deep sea fishing practiced as species such as sailfish, dorado and whagoo. In addition, due to the abundant marine wildlife and waterfowl observation of these species is practiced, either by photo shots or video shots.
Get There
Farallon Island is located 25 km from Los Mochis.
By Road:
Los Mochis is located 232 km from Culiacan, linked from north to south by the federal carrtera no. . 15 and modern four-lane highway from the city panoramic train leaves Chihuahua to the Pacific, which leads directly to the Sierra Tarahumara.
By air:
Modern airlines operate on federal Fort Valley Airport, uniting Mochis with major cities of the country and US cities such as Arizona, California and Los Angeles. The airport is located 18 km west of Los Mochis.
By sea:
By ferry, Baja Ferries company, provides transportation for passengers and vehicles, through the La Paz-Topolobampo-La Paz route, linking Sinaloa daily with Baja California Sur. In a journey of seven hours by the waters of the Sea of Cortez.