Huatabampo, Sonora
"Willow Water"
Known as the Land of
Generals
Huatabampo
Fast Facts
Location –
Located in the southern part of the state of Sonora near the
mouth of the Mayo River on the coast on the Sea of Cortez. It
is to the West of Navojoa.
Population –
76,000
Elevation –
Near sea level
Industry –
Agriculture (Chickpeas, Fruit, Cereal) Cattle & Swine. Fishing
and shrimp farming are also important.
Founded – 1614
by Jesuit Missionaries
Money -
Airport – Nearest
Airport is Navojoa - a small airport used for light commercial
and private planes as well is used as a racetrack. Ciudad
Obregón International Airport is the nearest commercial airport.
Medical –
Doctors, dentists, clinics, hospital
History:
The Mayo Valley was
inhabited by the Mayo Indians for centuries before the arrival
of the Europeans in the mid 1500’s and the Jesuits some 50 years
later. It has always been prime farm land.
In 1614 Jesuit
Missionaries founded the town and called it “Santa Cruz.”
Huatabampo and the
area was far from the center of the conflict during the 1800’s
battle for independence from Spain and enjoyed a relatively
peaceful existence.
In February 1880
Álvaro Obregón Salido was born in Hacienda Siquisiva a town just
outside of Navojoa. Obregon became an successful chick pea
farmer and then was elected president of Hautabampo. He became
involved in the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and was recognized
for his superior military instincts. He led many battles and
recruited troops from the Sonora and Sinaloa region. He became
President of Mexico (19 February 1880 – 17 July 1928) and
brought prominence to the area.
He was known to start
the agricultural revolution – brining new ideas and technology
to the Mayo Valley area.
Festivals - May
and June are held the celebrations of the Holy Trinity
Things to See and
Do:
Beaches
Museum of Álvaro
Obregón - His home and his 1926 Cadillac; his tomb in the
Old Cemetery.
Directions:
Drive Highway 15 to
Navojoa and continue to south of the city to KM 128 where you
will go through a toll. Make an immediate turn to the West and
drive approximately 30 KMs to the city.
Accommodation:
Hotels
Hotel Finca Real
AV AV JUAREZ 216 Col. FRACC DíAZ
(647) 426-3196
Hotel Sonora
CLL 5 S/N Col.CENTRO
(647) 426-0253
Los Olivos de Huatson
AVE AGUSTIN DE ITURBIDE 41 Col.CENTRO
(647) 426-6198
RV Possibilities:
Huatabampito
RV & Hotel
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