Visit Sonora!

Here’s a short video that will give you a first approach to Sonora and all the wonders it hides, enjoy! For more information on what to do, visit http://sonoraturismo.gob.mx/ 

Destinations in Sonora, Mexico.

Sonora offers a variety of geographies and climates, and a spectrum of activities to go with every one.  From deserts to mountains and sprawling beaches, there’s lots to explore. The border region of Sonora adjoins the state of Arizona, and is accessible by several points of entry – the main ones are Nogales, Sonoyta (Lukeville),…

The Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve

Is a biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site managed by the Federal government of Mexico, specifically by Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources, in collaboration with state government of Sonora and the Tohono O’odham. It is in the Sonoran Desert in Northwest Mexico, east of Gulf of California, in the eastern part Gran…

Coastal Sonora

Sonora has hundreds of miles of coastline, which includes developed tourist destinations and some undeveloped areas. From Rocky Point, just 60 miles south of the Arizona Border, to Bahia San Carlos, Guaymas and Huatabampito in the south, Sonora’s coast offers fun, adventure and relaxation.

Southern Sonora, Mexico.

The southern border of Sonora, Mexico adjoins the Mexican state of Sinaloa.  The region is a major agricultural center, especially in the cities of Ciudad Obregon and Navojoa. The jewel of the southern portion of Sonora is Alamos, Sonora, commonly known as the “City of Gates.” The beautiful natural scenery and historic colonial buildings attract…

Northern Sonora, Mexico

The northern region of Sonora, Mexico is a high plains Sonoran desert environment, filled with rustic scenery and rich historic and cultural traditions. The climate is dry and extremely hot during the summer and early autumn months and temperate for the rest of the year, similar to the weather of Sonora’s neighbor to the north,…

Central Sonora, Mexico.

The central region of Sonora is dominated by the state capital of Hermosillo. This bustling metropolis of more that 700,000 residents is not only the center of state government activities, but is also a major cultural and business destination as well. The central coastal region features Sonora’s main port city of Guaymas, in addition to…

The Mexican American Culture in the Sonoran Desert

The legacy of the Mexican American pioneers in the Sonoran desert is an enriching and enduring one. Although many of their monuments-their farms, ranches, chapels, homes and corrals-may have been bulldozed in the name of progress, it is important that we gather their stories and respect their memories and culture which has contributed so much…

Ethnic groups

Despite the low number of natives still living in the state of Sonora, many of the traditions from the ancestors which inhabited the state remain to this day, mostly because of the efforts from those descending from the original local tribes. Such is the case with the Guarijios, who celebrate two large festivities every year,…

Festivals in Sonora

Feasts in Sonora, just as almost all over the country, are linked to some religious trait. However, there are cultural celebrations which have become a tradition, and which like all of the feasts, make Sonora a great destination for having fun. Since 1984, in the town of Alamos, one of the biggest festivals in the…

Music in Sonora

The most popular musical styles of the area is norteño («northern»), which includes Banda. norteño music developed from the late 19th until the beginning of the 20th century, all along the borderlands of northern Mexico and southwestern U.S., with the influence of waltz, polkas, mazurkas and corridos. One important instrument for the genre is the accordion, introduced to the…

Venado Dance

One of the most representative dances of the state and pride of all its people, is «La Danza del Venado» or The Dance of the Deer, created by the Yaqui tribe which inhabits the southern part of the state, and also known as the Mazoyiwa dance. The grandiosity of this cultural expression comes from its…