Images of Sonora, Mexico
The Mexican state of Sonora is a visually engaging place, with unique places and natural beauty that are inhabited by beautiful people.
We invite you to take some time to explore some of the photographic images from our travels of Sonora, perhaps as you consider taking a trip there yourself.
We hope that you enjoy the photos, and stop back to see new photos as we add them after our new travels exploring Sonora!
All images (c) by B.R. Waldon. See more at brwaldon.com.
Sonoran Border Images
Coastal Sonora Images
Northern Sonora Images
Central Sonora Images
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Posts of Sonora images
Indigenous Peoples of Sonora: Culture, History, and Identity
Indigenous Peoples of Sonora: Culture, History, and Identity One of the most meaningful and rewarding aspects of developing ExploreSonora.com has been the opportunity to learn about and share the cultures, traditions, history, and communities of the indigenous peoples...
Hermosillo Hits Historic March Heat Record at 108.5°F
Hermosillo Hits Historic March Heat Record at 108.5°F Hermosillo experienced an unprecedented heat event last Thursday, March 19, reaching 42.5°C (108.5°F), the highest temperature ever recorded in the city for the month of March. According to Mexico’s National Water...
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...
Sonora-Themed Art and Photography
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Books
Books The Explore Sonora Books Gift Collection is dedicated to readers who want to understand Sonora beyond the headlines. Here you’ll find curated titles on Sonora’s history, geography, Indigenous cultures, borderlands identity, wildlife, food traditions,...
Mission Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera
Kino Sonoran Missions Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera Ruins of Kino Mission Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera The ruins of the Kino Mission Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera are located on a hill near the Río...
June 24 – Feast Day of John the Baptist in Sonora
Celebrations of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 24 is the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, a major liturgical day in the Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches, and a feast day with great religious and cultural significance in Sonora. San Juan...
Temple of Our Lady of Balvanera
Templo de Nuestra Señora de Balvanera La Aduana, Alamos, Sonora This 17th-century church located in the pueblo of La Aduana, in the Municipality of Alamos, is dedicated to its patron saint,...
22nd Anniversary of Radio XEETCH
Indigenous Radio Station Celebrates 22 Years Etchojoa, Sonora Indigenous radio station XEETCH, the "Voice of the Three Rivers" in Etchojoa, Sonora, celebrated its 22nd anniversary over the weekend of February 17 - 18, 2018. XEETCH transmits music and information in...
Restoring a Butterfly Conservatory and Community Resource
Creadora de las Mariposas Cuatro Espejos This butterfly refuge and conservatory, "creator of four-mirrors butterflies," is an important community resource for the indigenous Mayo residents of El Júpare, Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico. ...