Sonora

Discover mountains, agricultural valleys, the desert, and the incredible Sea of Cortez.

Get to know Sonora

Sonora is one of the largest states, located in the northwestern part of the country, bordered by Arizona (U.S.A) to the north, and by Sinaloa to the south.

This destination has a great variety of natural attractions such as the Sierra Madre Occidental, valleys, desert landscapes and heavenly beaches at the Gulf of California.

Hermosillo, its capital city, welcomes you with beautiful sunsets, which are very characteristic. That is why it is known as the City of the Sun. Admire its historic downtown and the Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, as well as the Plaza Zaragoza and the Plaza Bicentenario. Enjoy the variety of museums, restaurants, bars and coffee shops in the area. You will get the best views of the city from Cerro de la Campana.

The state is also distinguished by the beauty of its beaches, such is the case of Puerto Peñasco, which offers a wide variety of resorts and golf courses. San Carlos will surprise you with its landscapes surrounded by desert, mountains and the Sea of Cortez. Bahía de Kino is an ideal place to enjoy some family time. Its warm and calm waters, as well as its white sand are perfect for relaxing.

Experience the adventure in the Pinacate and the Gran Desierto de Altar, where you will find archaeological remains from twenty thousand years ago. The area is one of the six Mexican Protected Natural Areas which the UNESCO has designated as Biosphere Reserves.

The local gastronomy will delight your palate with delicious roasted meat, seafood, jerky, flour tortillas and the sweet touch of coyotas, a dessert made with wheat flour, butter and piloncillo.

Now you know, unforgettable experiences await you in Sonora.

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