Agua Prieta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Sonora, Mexico
About Agua Prieta
The name comes from the word ópata bachicuy, which means 'black water'. This is due to the fact that in the place, the water with which the ranchers of the late nineteenth century watered their cattle turned dark, due to the nature of the terrain. Its territory is generally mountainous, located between the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental with nearby mountains such as Agua Prieta, San Bernardino, Guadalupe, Gallardo, Pitáicachi, La Cabullona, San Luis and Xitahueta. It is in the basin of the Yaqui River. The Punta de Agua stream, which rises in the San José mountain range, in the Naco municipality, penetrates its territory, continuing east until it joins the Agua Prieta river; this and the Cajón Bonito stream join the Batepito river, which continues south, to discharge into the B
Where to Eat in Agua Prieta
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asadero El Mago
- 🍴Bonanza's Steak House
- 🍴El Burro por Delante
- 🍴Rugus la Palapa
Where to Stay in Agua Prieta
- 🏨Hotel Plaza
- 🏨Hotel Sonora Inn
- 🏨Maria Bonita Suites
Agua Prieta Travel Guide Sections
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