Pichilinque facts for kids

Pichilinque is a port city in the La Paz Municipality. It is located in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. You can find it in the Bay of La Paz. It is very close to the state capital, La Paz, on the Baja California peninsula.

What is Pichilinque?

Pichilinque is a small but important port. Its name comes from the Guaycura people. They were an indigenous group who lived in this area long ago.

A Bit of History

Long ago, Pichilinque was a popular spot for ships to anchor. It was a safe place for boats to stop in the Bay of La Paz.

During the Mexican American War, the U.S. Navy used Pichilinque. They set up a base here for their operations. Later, this anchorage grew into a busy port.

Pichilinque Today

Today, Pichilinque is still an active port. It has two main ferry services. These ferries help connect the Baja California peninsula to mainland Mexico.

The ferries travel to cities like Mazatlán and Topolobampo. Topolobampo is a port city near Los Mochis. These ferry routes are important for travel and trade.

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