The Plazuela 27 de Septiembre, an emblematic space of Los Mochis, stands out as one of the most charming corners of this hospitable city, until recently known as the “sugar cane city.”
It’s been many years since the heavy carts pulled by donkeys and mules that raised dust in the winter and sank into the mud on rainy days during the warmer months stopped passing through there.
Filled with greenery and the scandalous chirping of the evening birds.
At night, it looks like a nest of lights that welcomes strollers and couples in love, who swarm among well-kept meadows and the aromas of the “stands” with snacks and filled churros.
Raising its joyful clamor to the starry sky along with the lights of rockets and flares, and the cheerful sounds of the Sinaloan band.
Carnivals of September 15th
The year was 1922, and this now progressive city “where the palm trees touch the sky” was just a nascent population. It was built around the smoking chimneys of the sugar mill that gave it life. For a long time, there was discussion about the true ownership of this property that measures one hectare.
However, during the September 15th carnivals and other public festivities of those times, the residents would gather.
The bustling population grew, increasing the number of inhabitants and the demand for basic services to provide for the homes that were springing up almost frenetically, demanding attention to other sectors.
H. Municipality of Ahome
However, there is evidence of the sale that the Los Mochis Agricultural Company made to the H. Municipality of Ahome.
In deed number 158, book two, issued by the state public notary, Lic. Francisco Gastelum. On October 2, 1930, it is recorded that “the Los Mochis Agricultural Company, Limited Civil, sells, cedes, and transfers all its rights and actions, customary uses, and servitude to the H. Municipality of Ahome the plot occupied by La Sinaloa Park.
The sale price is 50.00 Mexican silver coins.”
Gradually, the old La Sinaloa Park underwent changes and modifications that have made it today a source of pride for the people of Los Mochis and the delight and admiration of visitors.
The rapid growth of the city has caused the Plazuela 27 de Septiembre to be located in a progressive commercial and tourist sector where the magic of the provincial square cannot go unnoticed by the neighbors and those who come from outside.
Text: Melchor Angulo
Writer and Journalist
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How This Virtual Tour Was Made
One January afternoon, after leaving the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where I conducted a virtual tour, we crossed the street to buy some drinks at the “stands” set up in the Plazuela 27 de Septiembre.
I managed to capture these images of this beautiful place in Los Mochis, where many people come to stroll and enjoy chatting with their girlfriend, friends, or family. The settings used were ISO 3200, f/8, and shutter speed 1/15, of course with a tripod.
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“Photography: Miguel Angel Victoria / Sinaloa 360”
English translation made by Camila Campos Juárez, student at PrepaTec Campus Sinaloa. Tecnológico de Monterrey.