Things to see and do Northern Mexico

A park of several hectares where many exotic trees and plants are planted, some from Africa and Australia. This garden was formerly part of the property of Benjamín F. Johnston, which founded the sugar refinery around which the city of Los Mochis developed; it was he who had the idea in the late 1920 s to create a garden with plants around the world. This park serves as a refuge for many bird species - according to some estimates, there would be more than 90 - which makes it all the more attractive. 

The Paseo de Santa Lucía is an artificial canal that was inaugurated in 2007. With its many fountains and beautiful lighting, it is the ideal place for a walk or barge trip. The canal starts from the Plaza de Los 400 Años and leads to the Parque Fundidora, a former steel mill that has been converted into a large park that houses centres for artistic creation and dissemination and leisure activities. It is one of the city's most emblematic places for local families.

Beautiful waterfall 20 m high. Possibility of camping nearby.

The beauty and harmony of the building, inaugurated in 1764 and once owned by the rich mining concessionaire and landowner Joseph Campo Soberón y Larrea, make it the architectural jewel of Durango and one of the most beautiful buildings in the north of the country. The main hall is topped by a glass roof protecting the courtyard. At the next door, which opens onto the former private vault room, opens a garden with half-timbered rooms. Its interior is baroque with infinite rococo motifs.

This is a trip you shouldn't miss from Creel or on your way to Batopilas. Once parked, you will walk about 500 metres under the pine forest before reaching a small viewpoint from where you can observe the waterfalls diving about thirty metres lower down on reddish-coloured roads. Then we patiently descend the 240 steps for the opposite point of view. The waterfall is supplied with water all year round, but it is especially in the dry season that the turquoise colour of the water can be appreciated...

Located on the heights, you will have to climb about 250 steps to access its entrance and enter this somewhat suffocating universe (it is very hot inside) and where you will discover very beautiful and intricate rock formations. The walk lasts about an hour,