Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón in Navojoa, Sonora

Images of Places of Worship in Sonora, Mexico

The strong Catholic heritage of Sonora Mexico, which began with the arrival of Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century, continues today.

The state of Sonora has many beautiful churches that exemplify various eras of church design and materials, from basic adobe ruins to magnificent churches built by the Franciscans after the Jesuits were expelled from Mexico.

We hope that you enjoy the photos, and stop back to see new photos as we add them after our new travels exploring Sonora!