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Huatabampo
The municipality of Huatabampo encompasses more than 75
miles of coastline along the Sea of Cortez, and extends south
to Sonora’s border with the Mexican state of Sinaloa. There
are more than 75,000 inhabitants of the municipality, with
about 30,000 living in the city of Huatabampo.
Like many areas of southern Sonora, the area was originally
inhabited by the Mayo Indians. Jesuit missionaries arrived in
the area around 1614, founding Huatabampo (originally named
“Santa Cruz,” by the missionaries) along with other towns
along the Mayo River. The city and municipality derive their
current name from the Mayo language, “willow by the water,”
from the words “huata,” or willow, and “bampo,” water.
The economy of Huatabampo is largely driven by agriculture,
with crops such as chickpeas and a variety of fruits,
vegetables and grains, as well as livestock production. In
addition, commercial fishing plays an important role in the
local economy, as do related seafood processing industries.
Tourism is also important to Huatabampo’s economy. Most
visitors come for area’s beaches and spas. The region also
has an abundance of rich natural resources in its semi-arid
ecosystem, such as the estuary of Moroncronit, that offer
ample opportunities for eco-tourism.
Lodging
Huatabampo lodging
The municipality of Huatabampo encompasses more than 75
miles of coastline along the Sea of Cortez, and extends south
to Sonora’s border with the Mexican state of Sinaloa. There
are more than 75,000 inhabitants of the municipality, with
about 30,000 living in the city of Huatabampo.
Like many areas of southern Sonora, the area was originally
inhabited by the Mayo Indians. Jesuit missionaries arrived in
the area around 1614, founding Huatabampo (originally named
“Santa Cruz,” by the missionaries) along with other towns
along the Mayo River. The city and municipality derive their
current name from the Mayo language, “willow by the water,”
from the words “huata,” or willow, and “bampo,” water.
The economy of Huatabampo is largely driven by agriculture,
with crops such as chickpeas and a variety of fruits,
vegetables and grains, as well as livestock production. In
addition, commercial fishing plays an important role in the
local economy, as do related seafood processing industries.
Tourism is also important to Huatabampo’s economy. Most
visitors come for area’s beaches and spas. The region also
has an abundance of rich natural resources in its semi-arid
ecosystem, such as the estuary of Moroncronit, that offer
ample opportunities for eco-tourism.
Lodging
Huatabampo lodging
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