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/
Etiqueta: Mexico
Agua Prieta
Agua Prieta is a city in the northeastern corner of Sonora. It stands on the U.S.–Mexico border, adjacent to the town of Douglas, Arizona, USA. It has a population of 80,000 people, making it the seventh-largest community in the state. It has a mild weather, in summer, temperature reaches 82°F and in winter the average temperature is 45°F. On July, August, and…
Navojoa
Navojoa is the fifth-largest city in the northern Mexican state of Sonora and it is situated in the southern part of the state with a population of around 160,000 inhabitants. It has a borderline semi-arid climate/desert climate with warm winters and hot summers. Precipitation is scarce, but is more common during the summer months during the monsoon season. Navojoa has many hotels with a range of…
Guaymas
Guaymas is a city located in the southwest part of the state of Sonora. It is located 242 miles from the U.S. border, and it is the main port of the state. It has a population of around 135,000 inhabitants. Since it is located in the Sonoran Desert it has a hot, dry climate. It is basically…
San Luis Río Colorado
San Luis Río Colorado is a city lying in the northwestern corner of the state of Sonora. It is located 167 ft above the sea level and has a population of almost 160,000 inhabitants. It has a desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters; it is one of the hottest and the driest city in Mexico. In San Luis Río…
Ciudad Obregón
It is the second largest city in Sonora and named for Sonoran revolutionary general and president of Mexico, Álvaro Obregón. It is situated 326 miles south of the state’s northern border with the U.S. state of Arizona. It has a population of around 300,000 inhabitants and it is 130 feet above the sea level. Ciudad Obregon has a semi-arid climate, just…
The mexican meat and its many combinations
The Sonoran gastronomy differs from the rest of the country by the flavor of his meat and the traditional roasts in fuelwood, even this kitchen forms a part of the food diet on which there are based the majority of the saucers of the region, but Particularly sonorous it is recognized by the quality of…
Capital City: Hermosillo
It is not only the capital, but it is also the largest city in Sonora as well as the main economic center for the state and region. It has an area of 64.94 square miles and a population of around 800,000 inhabitants (70% of Sonora’s population), making it Mexico’s 16th largest city. Hermosillo has a hot…
Sweet pitahaya snow
The dragon fruit or pitahaya is an exotic fruit that comes from a type of cactus (and that is the main reason why it is typical from Sonora since survive the warmer climate) and has lots of nutrients beneficial to health. Today we want to show you what are the benefits of dragon fruit in…
«Coyotas», another mexican delight
THE STORY: It was the 50’s in the old Hermosillo, when Doña Maria Ochoa González baked bread to give to their neighbors. One of them, Doña Agustina Araiza, wife of a Spanish military, shared a recipe with her that would change their lives and the history of the mexican people. The ingredients to make the…
«Machaca» a typical dish of Northern Mexico
The Machaca is a traditionally dried meat, spiced beef or pork, which has been rehydrated and used in the popular local cuisine of Northern Mexico, and Southwestern United States and which is easily available from many ethnic groceries and supermarkets in these areas. In areas where the dried meat product is not easy to obtain, slow cooked…
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