Mocorito Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Mocorito
The first Spanish to arrive in Mocorito came in 1531, but the town considers its founding to be 1594, when Jesuit missionaries came to settle in the area and build the town's first church (Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion). The town has about 5400 residents (2015). Mocorito considers itself a town where the arts thrive. There have been several musical success stories from Mocorito, but none bigger than Los Tigres del Norte, who have fans everywhere. Several other local bands in the current era have also become successful with the norteño and banda styles. In the visual arts, Mocorito is home town of Ernesto Rios, amuralistwho is best known regionally where he has produced large-scale works in public spaces of Culiacan and Guamúchil.
Top Attractions in Mocorito
Explore the best things to see and do in Mocorito:
- ★Campo de Girasoles
- ★Hemiciclo y Mural de Mocorito
- ★Museo De Historia Regional De Mocorito
- ★Museo de Los Tigres del Norte
- ★Napo Chilorio Factory
- ★Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción
- ★Plazuela Miguel Hidalgo
Where to Eat in Mocorito
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kyuden
- 🍴La Puli
- 🍴María Bonita Mocorito
- 🍴Restaurante Pekin
Where to Stay in Mocorito
- 🏨La Cuarteria
- 🏨Mision de Mocorito
- 🏨Punto Madero Hotel
Mocorito Travel Guide Sections
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