Caborca is the seat of the municipality of the same name. It is a small city with banks, hospital, clinics, university and supplies for your travels.
It also has a few interesting tourist attractions including petroglyphs, Kino Mission Church, Guadalupe Shrine, museum, water park and charming city scapes.
History
The Mogollon occupied the area from 600 BC to 1400AD. The Hohokam Indians were also early inhabitants of the area (300BC to 1400AD) as were the Azasazi (100 BC to 1450 AD)
In 1857 Strongman Ygnacio Pesquiera invited Henery Crabb to gather 1000 colonists to help settle in this area. Pesuirera, who with the local Tohono O’odham warriors was fighting the Federal Government and wanted Crabb and the soon-to-be colonists support.
The Americans call the battle the “Crabb Massacre”. The Mexicans have a different view and renamed the town to Heróica Caborca; as they view the battle as defending their country against American invading forces.
Caborca Today
For the traveler Caborca offers a good selection of hotels and restaurants and a few interesting places to visit.
Pueblo Viejo to visit the Kino mission church La Purísima Concepción de Nuestra Señora de Caborca. It was first completed in 1693 and has since been damaged due to floods and has been rebuilt many times. Services are held Saturday night. There is also a botanical garden to explore.
Accommodation
Hotel Casa Blanca
Blvd. Aviacion 280 at the Carretera Internacional
Telephone: 011.52.637.372.4119 Fax 011.52.637.372.3919
E-mail: myaqui@prodigy.net.mx
Pet Friendly – small pets allowed
Easy to reach on Highway 2
5 RV Spots with electricity, water and sewer. It also has space for tow vehicles
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