Tourist News, Observations and Insights of Sonora, Mexico
The state of Sonora covers a large area of land and has a marvelous variety of natural beauty, history, culture, culinary delights, activities and experiences to enjoy. I love exploring Sonora, meeting its people, capturing moments in photographs and learning about all the state has to offer.
But Sonora is not Disneyland. Although we have personally never felt threatened there, I understand that any tourist locale has its inherent risks, and Sonora is no exception.
So this page is where we will post news and information of interest to tourists, including travel advisories, as well as images of this marvelous place and its people.
And we invite you to participate with your comments, and share information, experiences and images from your Sonoran travels. I want this to be a place where travelers and those interested in traveling can get a clear picture of the current environment south of the border, fun places to visit, unique experiences and any other information that may have an impact on Sonoran travel.
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Explore Sonora Tourism News, Events and Insights
Do You Miss the Summer Heat? Visit Sonora.
Hermosillo is already feeling like summer. And it’s only February. The city has set a new heat record for February 27, reaching a scorching 100°F, breaking the previous record of 99.5°F set in 2008, according to Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua). This marks...
The Colonial Treasure of Álamos, Sonora
Where History, Culture, and Mountain Beauty Converge Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental, Álamos is one of the most beautiful and historically preserved towns in northwest Mexico. Known as La Ciudad de los Portales (The City of Portals) for its...
Cananea to Host Expo Minera 2026 in March 2026
300+ Companies, 4,000 Daily Attendees, and a New “Shark Tank” Business Format Sonoran newspaper El Imparcial reports that Cananea, Sonora, one of Mexico’s most important mining cities, will host Expo Minera 2026: “Viviendo la Minería” (Living Mining) from March 25–27,...
Sonoran Amapa Trees Start their Annual Bloom
Annual Amapa Blooms Sonora’s “Northern Jacaranda” Something quietly magical to welcome Spring has started in the Sonoran Desert, trees bursting with soft pink, white, and golden-yellow blooms. They are amapa trees, a native desert species sometimes called “the...
Governor Durazo Issues First-Ever Bacanora Certifications
Bacanora Certifications a First Governor Durazo Issues First-Ever Bacanora Certifications in Sonora Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño has made a historic first step toward strengthening and professionalizing the state’s bacanora industry by issuing the first...
Springtime in Sonora
Springtime in Sonora Desert Light, Coastal Festivals, and Living Tradition In Sonora, the first signs of spring arrive long before the calendar says they should. The evenings soften, the light turns golden, and the rhythm of daily life begins to shift from winter...
Fiesta en Sonora con Bacanora 2026 in Hermosillo
Fiesta en Sonora con Bacanora 2026 Two Nights of Music, Culture, and Sonora’s Signature Spirit Hermosillo is getting ready for one of Sonora’s most anticipated cultural events of 2026: Fiesta en Sonora con Bacanora, happening February 13–14 at the Expoforum Explanada....
February 2 in Sonora: La Candelaria and Tamales
February 2 in Sonora: La Candelaria and Tamales An annual tradition that begins on Three Kings’ Day In Sonora, February 2, known north of the border as Candlemas (la Candelaria) or the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is more than a religious observance. It...
Discovering an Ancient Calendar in Sonora
The Winter Solstice Today is the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year and the turning point toward longer days and more sunlight. On December 12, 2014, I climbed a hill on a ranch in the Sonoran Desert of Sonora with Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith...
Beach Cleanup Campaigns Begin This Saturday in Kino Bay
A new season of beach cleanups Sonora newspaper El Imparcial reports that Environmental group Credespa, along with partner organizations, is launching a new season of monthly beach cleanups in Bahía de Kino, running from November through June. Luis Landaverde, a...