Americans in Los Mochis

I'm interested on this topic too, i'm not an American and not living in Mexico yet, but i might and would be there, in Los Mochis. I would know some infos about that citty too..

i really dont understand why we are not getting any responses from that area it is a large city a lady i was in contact with there says there are no Americans there so mabe that is correct.

Well, i can say about that citty only what my boyfriend said.. just i wanted an different opinion. I don't think there too many foreigns there..including americans, at least from what he said.I am from Romania, Europe..and i have in mind go there to Mochis..although i do have a lot of fears, north Mexico has a bad fame :S

Thanks Michlin:
I dont know why there are not many From other Countries there but i will keep my eyes and ears open if i get any new info i will let you know.

Your welcome!

I recieved a private message from a man that has been to Los Mochis and he says that it is a Working Class Town and that might be the reason their are not many people there from other Countries that is all i have got so far. 

                                        David1946

Hi David!
Thank you so much for the info.

I know that Mochis is a small town, who knows if i'd have some chance to find a "career" there.. who knows.

You never can tell so i wish you good luck


                       David

Thank you!

Why there? Sinoloa is one of the most dangerous states in Mexico! (or maybe that appeals?)

Ehmm...yeah, that is what i've heard too, unfortunately :S  but, people still live there, i mean, if was so dangerous..most of the people would have left that place..no?
..it freaks me out a little bit..but, the people i know are from there so..

I live in Mazatlan Sin, a couple hrs south of Mochis. It is indeed a working class town. Agriculture and fishing are the main indusries.It is extremely hot and humid in summer , cool in winter. English only speakers would be at a great disadvantage. I have not heard of a gringo expat community there. "War on/of drugs " extremely active in the area. In 15 yrs living in Sinaloa I've only heard of a couple gringos being hurt and none killed as a result being in the line of fire . I wouldn't recommend Los Mochis  for more than a fill-up at the Pemex station on the hi-way on the edge of town.

Oh this sounds pretty bad...

I think i will look elsewhere i like living too much thanks for all the info.

                                       David1946

Hello David,

Well i am mexican and live in los mochis and if you are still intrested in los mochis i invite you to come and please do not listen to all o the false things about violence. only the people who are in the drug buisness have something to worry about not a person like yourself who is coming from the a foreign nation.

I would like to know how to find a place to rent or buy. Yes I am from usa but not a gringo! I dont need all the crap that gringos need. I have a wife from mexico and I am retired living in Chihuahua. I dont like it here because its to far to go fishing. I want a 2 bedroom home with room to park a car and have beers at night, not in the city please.

not a gringo,

please give me more information about how you would like your house to have

I Will like to know, requirements to teach. English. Or Spanish in Los Mochis sinaloa Mexico .
Also requirements to work as special security officer.  (Body guard) to high rank dignitaries. From Mexico or abroad. 
I speak,read and write fluent English and spanish

If I can get a good job elsewhere. If feasable. I can move. 
In the
Military US.  I was logistics. Supply Sergeant(supervisors/Manager)

David1946 wrote:

I have seen no Blogs from Americans living in Los Mochis Sinaloa
Are there none there or are they not Speaking out i may possibly be moving there and would like to know something about that City i am Retired and will not need to work only play.Any and all responses will be appreciated.       

                                   Thanks: 
                                         

David1946

Hi David,

I have been through Los Mochis 2-3 times, It is actually a fairly small little town. My amigo has friends there and we had lunch with them.  They didn't feel that the town needed to become a tourist town. People looked at me with a questioning gaze. There was , other than my amigos friends, no welcome. There is also nothing that might attract tourists. It's much like a little farm town with an occasional shooting. There was one of those a few months before  my first visit.  It is in a state that does have more gang history and activity.
So that's why no expat groups there.

Los mochis is a very nice place to live or visit..it is one of a few towns that boasts a beach ..airport ...bus terminal ..ferry and train....the city has a huge American influence because of Benjamin Johnston an American who discovered the city..Los mochis has 2 Walmarts...home Depot ..office Depot and many other American stores and restaurants..I am from New York and I've lived in Los mochis for almost 7 years .The city is relatively safe

This post is like 10 years old. Did you ever make it to los Mochis? I've had a home here now for 16 years. If you dont speak Spanish you will have a difficult time here. It is not turisty.  Lots to do if you are in tune with the locals. I love the winters and can't stand the summers. I live in Baja California in the hotter months.

@David1946

Los Mochis was founded by an American. There are Americans there, though, I am wondering if there is an actual expat community like in other areas.

@Ileanakm No there is not an expat community here.