El Fuerte Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in northern Sinaloa, Mexico.
About El Fuerte
Though often referred to as the Gateway to Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre), El Fuerte is a delightful destination in itself, best visited from November through April. Founded as San Juan Bautista de Carapoa in 1564 by Spanish explorers, the city derives its present name from the fort constructed in 1610 to defend against attacks by the Zuaque and Tehueco tribes who resented the Spanish intrusion. El Fuerte soon became one of the most important staging and trading centers of northern Mexico, with its location near the head of the wide, verdant Río Fuerte valley assuring prosperity from agriculture. In 1824, it became the territorial capital of the vast area comprising what is now Sinaloa, Sonora, and part of southern Arizona. The architectural results of this history are evident today th
Top Attractions in El Fuerte
Explore the best things to see and do in El Fuerte:
- ★Copper Canyon
- ★El Fuerte Museum
Where to Eat in El Fuerte
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anamar
- 🍴Aquel Amor
- 🍴Birriería La Curva
- 🍴Mansion Orrantia
Where to Stay in El Fuerte
- 🏨Hacienda Santa Cruz
- 🏨Hotel El Fuerte
- 🏨Hotel Torres el Fuerte
- 🏨Posada del Hidalgo
El Fuerte Travel Guide Sections
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