August 2018 Events in Sonora Mexico

Ruins of Kino Mission San Valentin del Bizani near Caborca, Sonora, Mexico. Father Kino's birthday is August 10.

August 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico

The month of August has the hottest temperatures of the year for the state of Sonora, Mexico. This is especially true for the state capital of Hermosillo, which typically stays in a range of high triple-digit temperatures every day of the month.

August 9 is the Day of the Indigenous Pueblo and the following day is the birth date of Italian Jesuit priest Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino, who established mission churches and greatly contributed to the social and economic development of the region.

Most of the August events in Sonora are dates on the Catholic liturgical calendar that are celebrated with great reverence. Feast days include San Cayetano, San Lorenzo, San Bartolo and Santa Rosa de Lima, in addition to the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15.

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Day of the Angels – Día de Los Ángeles

San Miguel de Horcasitas, Hermosillo

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Baile de los Abanicos (Fan dance)

Mazatán

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Feast Day of San Cayetano, Father of Providence (patron saint of the unemployed, job seekers, bread and health)

The Navojoa pueblos of Sinahuiza and Bacabachi

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Birth date of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)

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Feast Day of San Lorenzo – Día de San Lorenzo

Festivals in honor of their patron saint – Fiestas patronales en honor a San Lorenzo.

Huépac
Sahuaripa

International Day of the Indigenous Pueblo

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Birth date of Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino (1645-1711)

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Assumption of the Virgin Mary (the day when the body and soul of the Virgin Mary were taken to heaven after finishing their days on earth)

Atil – Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción de Opodepe

Arizpe – Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción de Opodepe

Bacerac – Fiesta patronal en honor a la Virgen de la Asunción de Opodepe (15-19)

Hermosillo – Fiestas Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (6-15)

Huásabas – Fiesta patronal en honor a la Virgen María (15-18)

Naco – Celebración para conmemorar el aniversario del municipio

Navobaxia, Huatabampo – La Virgen de Santa Maria de la Asunción (14-15)

Opodepe – Fiesta patronal en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Opodepe

San Ignacio Cohuirimpo, Navojoa – Santa Maria del Buaraje

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Feast Day of San Bartolo – Día de San Bartolo

Batacosa
Quiriego

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Grandparent’s Day

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Feast Day of Santa Rosa de Lima – Día de Santa Rosa de Lima

Bácum
Nácori Chico – Fiesta patronal en honor a Santa Rosa de Lima (Aug 30-Sept. 2)

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Anniversary of the Founding of Guaymas
Guaymas

Hermosillo Fiestas de la Asuncion - August 2018

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Hacienda de los Santos in Alamos, Sonora

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Hacienda de los Santos in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico

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Hacienda de los Santos in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico

Four-star hotel and spa Hacienda de los Santos is one of the most exclusive lodging options in the magical pueblo of Alamos, Sonora. The hotel and grounds have an elegant and relaxing ambiance that seamlessly weaves together elements of Sonora history with upscale accommodations.

Located in the historic downtown area of Alamos, the original buildings on the site date back to the 1600’s. The property has an on-site cinema, fitness center, business center, a beautiful, sparkling swimming pool and lush grounds that are perfect for an afternoon stroll to relax and admire the historical artifacts placed around its common areas.

The rustic rooms at Hacienda de los Santos all have a fireplace, safe and free WiFi. Massage and spa services, and packages, are available.

Hacienda de los Santos offers a beautiful, elegant and relaxing respite in one of Mexico’s most interesting, beautiful and intriguing locales.

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Major Political Shifts in 2018 Sonora, Mexico Elections

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Early Electoral Results Show a Potential Morena Sweep in Sonora

Moreno Coalition Candidate Leads in All Electoral Races

A relatively new left-wing political party may upset Sonoran political candidates from more established parties in every race of the 2018 election. Candidates representing a coalition of the National Regeneration Party (also known as Morena), the leftist Labor Party (PT) and the conservative right-wing Social Encounter Party (PES) lead in all contested elections in Sonora.

The other Sonora political alliances from the 2018 election were:

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), which affiliated with the Green Ecological Party (PVEM) and the liberal New Alliance Party (PANAL), and

The National Action Party (PAN) aligned with the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), a 1989 offshoot of the PRI party, and the Citizen’s Movement Party (MC).

Morena was founded in 2014 by former Mexico City mayor Andrés Manuel López Obrador as a national democratic “neoliberal” political movement. López Obrador formed the party as a challenge against the entrenched political structure in Mexico.

The party is opposed to the current Mexican government, which it considers to be authoritarian, unjust and corrupt. Morena espouses a left-wing economic view with a focus on market competition. Read more about Mexican political parties.

Yesterday, in a historic Mexican election that rang out as a mandate against the status quo of corruption and crime, Morena alliance presidential candidate López Obrador was elected president of Mexico, and will assume the office on December 1.

And early voting results indicate that the ascendance of the Morena coalition with have much more impact than on the Mexican presidency. Candidates from the alliance are serious contenders in eight of nine contested gubernatorial elections in Mexico.

And in Sonora, with more than half of votes counted a Morena alliance candidate is leading in all of the state’s political races – for federal senators, federal deputies (similar to representatives in the U.S.), and mayors.

Federal Senators (Senadores Federales)

With 51.24 percent of votes counted, Morena alliance candidates Alfonso Durazo and Lilly Téllez hold a commanding lead with 49.61 percent of votes cast, over the 27.16 percent showing of PRI candidates Sylvana Beltrones and Manuel Ignacio Acosta. PAN candidates Antonio Astiazarán and Leticia Cuesta trail with 23.23 percent of the vote.

Federal Deputies (Diputados Federales)

With more than 51 percent of the votes counted, Morena alliance candidates held commanding double-digit leads over PRI alliance candidates in six of the seven Sonora legislative districts, and a five percent lead in the Guaymas legislative district. PAN alliance candidates are in third place in all seven legislative districts.

District 1 – San Luis Rio Colorado

Manuel de Jesús Baldenebro (Morena) 46.87 percent
Gabriela González Navarro (PRI) 26.89 percent
Leonardo Arturo Guillén Medina (PAN) 26.23 percent

District 2 – Nogales

Ana Gabriela Guevara Espinoza (Morena) 45.07 percent
Humberto Jesús Robles Pompa (PRI) 27.89 percent
Angélica Miranda Molina (PAN) 27.04 percent

District 3 – Hermosillo

Lorenia Valles Sampedro (Morena) 47.95 percent
David Homero Palafox Celaya (PRI) 28.05 percent
José Carlos Serrato Castell (PAN) 24 percent

District 4 – Guaymas

Heriberto Marcelo Aguilar Castillo (Morena) 43.31 percent
Otto Guillermo Clausen Iberri (PRI) 38.53 percent
Jesús Saldaña López (PAN) 18.17 percent

District 5 – Hermosillo

Wendy Bricaño Zuloaga (Morena) 42.92 percent
Iris Fernanda Sánchez Chiu (PRI) 32.28 percent
Rita Olivia Burgos Villaescusa (PAN) 24.79 percent

District 6 – Obregon

Carlos Javier Lamarque Cano (Morena) 60.99 percent
Anabel Acosta Islas (PRI) 25.82 percent
Verónica Isabel Montoya Uriarte (PAN) 13.19 percent

District 7 – Navojoa

Hildelisa González Morales (Morena) 51.65 percent
Ana María Luisa Valdés Avilés (PRI) 29.34 percent
Raul Augusto Silva Vela (PAN) 19.01 percent

Mayoral Election (Alcaldes)

With 65 percent of votes counted in the eight contests for mayors of municipalities (alcaldes), all races are led by a Morena alliance candidate. As with Federal Deputy races, the leading Morena candidate is followed by the PRI alliance candidate, with the PAN alliance in third place.

Five of those candidates have a solid double-digit lead, but the municipalities of Hermosillo, Nogales and Agua Prieta have closer races. In the Hermosillo and Nogales races, this is apparently due to the strength of a Citizen’s Movement (MC) candidate that ran outside the PAN alliance as a Citizen’s Movement (MC).

Hermosillo

Célida López (Morena) 33.03 percent
Ernesto de Lucas (PRI) 29.71 percent
Myrna Rea (PAN) 17.4 percent
Carlos León (MC) 13.87 percent

Cajeme

Sergio Pablo Mariscal Alvarado (Morena) 37.17 percent
José Rodrigo Robinson Bours (Purple?) 24.54 percent
Emeterio Ochoa Bazúa (PRI) 18.23 percent
Gustavo Ignacio Almada Bórquez (MC) 15.46 percent

Nogales

Jesús Antonio Pujol Irastorza (Morena) 33.1 percent
Jorge Octavio Freig Carrillo (PRI) 28.57 percent
Marco Antonio Valenzuela Herrera (MC) 23.5 percent
David Cuauhtémoc Galindo Delgado (PAN, incumbent) 12.99 percent

San Luis Rio Colorado

Santos González Yescas (Morena) 47.73 percent
Héctor Virgilio Leyva Ramírez (PRI) 26.1 percent
José Everardo López Córdova (PAN) 22.66 percent
Luis Humberto Valtierra Armenta (MC) 2.49 percent

Navojoa

María del Rosario Quntero Borbón (Morena) 45.65 percent
Jorge Luis Márquez Cázares (PRI) 35.18 percent
Martín Ruy Sánchez Toledo (PAN) 16.13 percent
Rogelio Alfredo Alvarez Ceballos (MC) 2.12 percent

Guaymas

Sara Valle Dessens (Morena) 60.08 percent
Luis Alejandro Bárcenas Salido (PRI) 24.88 percent
Lorenzo De Cima Dworak (PAN) 8.64 percent
Sergio Carlos García Rascón (MC) 4.78 percent

Caborca

Librado Macías González (Morena) 56.68 percent
Rodrigo Acuña Arredondo (PRI) 28.75 percent
Darío Murillo Bolaños (PAN, PRD) 8.95 percent
Patricia Azcagorta Vega (MC) 4.79 percent

Agua Prieta

Jesús Alfonso Montaño Durazo (Morena) 39.69 percent
Vicente Terán Uribe (PRI) 31.26 percent
Carlos Manuel Fu Salcido (PAN) 24.89 percent
Guillermo Alfonso Elías Fabela (MAS) 1.43 percent

We will provide official results as they become available.

Top Places to See and Things to Do in Sonora, Mexico

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The Southern Sonora coastal community of Huatabampito, Sonora, Mexico

There is lots to see and do in Sonora – something for everyone

Sonora is the second-largest state in Mexico with respect to size, and the third-largest in terms of population. It has a rich history and offers a diversity of natural environments and ecosystems, fascinating native cultures and loads of fun things to do, all of which make Sonora a fun and enriching tourism destination.

Where to Begin?

With such an immense area of land and variety of travel and tourism options, we recommend that you start at the top. Pick a main area of interest, be it resort travel, border tourism, indigenous culture or the beach – then review and dig down in the information on your favorite topic or two, to get some travel ideas. And if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Relax and Enjoy a Coastal Resort City

Sonora has two major tourism resort cities – San Carlos and Puerto Peñasco (also known as Rocky Point).

Rocky Point is closer to the Arizona-Sonora international border and can therefore be accessed more quickly by car (or other vehicle). It is a tourist town, with shopping, bars, sunset cruises and other tourist-centric activities to enjoy within hours of the border.

San Carlos is an eight-hour drive from the border but you can also get there by flying to a regional airport in Hermosillo or Ciudad Obregon, renting a car and driving the rest of the way. San Carlos is known for its deep-sea fishing, wonderful cuisine, luxury hotels and beautiful, scenic beaches. And there are lots of other activities to enjoy there as well.

Experience a Cultural Event

There are many opportunities to observe and participate in Sonora cultural events, from parades and civic celebrations to indigenous religious festivals on events like the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. Check out our quarterly and monthly events calendars to see if you find a special event of interest to you.

Explore the Capital of Hermosillo

Hermosillo, with approximately 650,000 residents, is the cultural, business, governmental and educational center of Sonora. The city has several cultural events during the year, like the annual celebration of its founding, the Festival del Pitic. Enjoy a few days exploring the restaurants, museums, churches, parks and shopping districts of the Sonoran Capital. Read more about exploring Hermosillo.

Hit the Beach

Sonora has hundreds of miles of coastline along the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez. Activities include boating, sport fishing, kayaking or just relaxing on the beach. Whether it is a more secluded beach area like Huatabampito or Desemboque, or a more commercialized area like Kino Bay, Rocky Point or San Carlos Bay, you can enjoy a relaxing beach vacation in Sonora. Read more about coastal Sonora.

Visit a Magical Pueblo

Sonora has two towns that have the national distinction of being designated Pueblos Mágicos, or magical towns. In order to receive this prestigious designation, a locale must show that it has charming tourism places to visit, good lodging and restaurants, and other characteristics that make it a special place to visit.

There are two Pueblos Mágicos in Sonora, and they are both very special places to visit. Magdalena de Kino, Sonora is a short drive from the border at Nogales, and Alamos, Sonora is located in the southern region of Sonora.

Visit a Border City

Sonora shares a common border with Arizona, and its border cities are not only very accessible but offer a variety of activities, products and services to enjoy. The main Arizona-Sonora border communities of Nogales, San Luis and Agua Prieta all have their individual flair, but also offer common experiences.

Find beautiful arts and crafts along with creative tourist curio products in border stores, and haggle to get the best price. Enjoy an authentic Mexican meal and get a taste of Mexico (although many claim it is not the “real” Mexico by walking around and seeing churches, statues and plazas. Shop border pharmacies to see if you can find your prescription medications at a discount. And visit a Mexican dentist or doctor to have dental and medical issues treated at a discount. Read more about the Sonora border.

Enjoy a Sonora Ecotourism Experience

Sonora’s variety of climates and ecosystems offer fabulous outdoor experiences for tourists to enjoy. From kayaking and fishing on the coast to hiking, mountain biking, cultural immersion, seeing ancient rock-art petroglyphs and other adventures, there are many options to explore.

The best way to experience Sonora ecotourism is to participate in a tour. See a list of Sonora ecotourism operators. Research the tour company to see if they have insurance and roadworthy vehicles, and whether they offer English-language tours. Read more about Sonora ecotourism.

Whatever you enjoy doing, be it enjoying history and culture, urban exploration or experiencing the natural environment, you can have a great tourism experience in Sonora, Mexico. Questions? Contact us.

Along the Malecon in Rocky Point, Puerto Penasco Sonora

Nahuatl performers in a Caborca 6 de abril parade

Palacio del Gobierno Sonora - Hermosillo, Mexico

Sonoran traditions - Dia de San Juan Bautista in Pueblo Viejo, Navojoa, Sonora

Ancient rock art petroglyphs at Rancho Puerto Blanco, near Caborca

Secluded Sonora Beach Hotel Has Big Plans

Secluded Sonora Beach Hotel Has Big Plans

Desemboque, one of Sonora’s lesser-known beach getaways is just an hour’s drive south of the bustling tourist resort city of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point. And it is now offering more reasons for tourists to stop by for a visit.

The coastal fishing village of Desemboque is a small town with a beautiful beachfront that is rarely crowded, in fact oftentimes visitors find that they have the beach to themselves.

There is one hotel in Desemboque, the Hotel Playa Dorada. Located right on the beach, it has been a favorite for years of visitors looking for a laid-back and secluded beach vacation that is not far from the border.

Those who have visited the Playa Dorada Hotel will remember its longtime owner Irma and the delicious traditional Mexican dishes she prepared.

Last year Irma decided that it was time to retire, and she sold the hotel to two sisters who have big plans for the property. In addition to renovating and adding rooms to the hotel, they plan to add a variety of activities for guests to enjoy.

In addition to fun activities to enjoy on the beach, new entertainment options will include fishing and ecotourism excursions, as well as tours to historical and cultural sites in the region.

I stopped by the Playa Dorada in January, and it already has a fresher, cleaner look. Everyone is excited about their plans for the future, and the beach is still a marvelous place to take a stroll or a swim, and just relax.

We will provide information and updates for the Playa Dorada Desemboque in our monthly newsletter, and you can always visit their website here.

June 2018 Events in Sonora

June 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico

June is the month when most of Sonora experiences its triple-digit temperatures of summertime. The events calendar continues, however, starting on the first of the month with Navy Day (Día de la Marina) which is celebrated in the port cities of Guaymas and Puerto Peñasco.

Other June events include Father’s Day, the Copper Fair in Cananea and three feast days for four major saints – Saint John the Baptist, Saints Peter and Paul, and Saint Ignatius.

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Día de la Marina – Navy Day
Guaymas and Rocky Point
Navy Day is celebrated in all ports throughout Mexico. The festival in Guaymas offers a reenactment of a naval battle, and fireworks. Both celebrations include a parade and a host of other fun activities.

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Feria del Cobre (Copper Fair)
Cananea, Sonora
A festival dating back to 1941, that celebrates the Sonoran mining tradition in the towns of Cananea and Nacozari. Includes various artistic, musical and cultural events, in and around the city’s main venue, Plaza Juarez.

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Fiestas for the Patron Saint San Antonio
Oquitoa

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Día del Padre – Father’s Day
Nationwide, third Sunday of June

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Vespers of the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist

Vespers (Vispera) ceremony which begins one day prior to the actual ceremony. Participants dance through the night.

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Fiesta de San Juan Bautista – Saint John the Baptist

This is more of a national religious event than one specifically held in Sonora, although many pueblos hold festivals in observance of this saint.

Legend has it that all forms of water are blessed on this day, and it is also used to commemorate the unofficial start of the desert monsoon season. Celebrations typically include religious events and practical jokes. Read more.

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Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul
Fiestas de San Pedro y San Pablo
Celebrated in pueblos wherever St. Peter or Saint Paul (or both) is the patron saint.
Aconchi
Cucurpe
Etchojoa
Huachinera
Suaqui Grande
Tubutama
Yécora

Vespers of the San Ignatius feast day (La Vispera de las fiestas de San Ignacio)

This is an overnight ceremony which culminates on midday June 30.

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San Ignatius Feast Day (Fiesta de San Ignacio):

Celebrated in various Sonoran pueblos.

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