A Tohono O'odham cemetery near the ruins of Kino Mission San Valentin del Bizani near Caborca, Sonora, Mexico

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.

Museo de Culturas Populares - Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Statue of Padre Kino in front of the Hermosillo Cathedral
The metal monuments of Navojoa
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Posts of Sonora images

Explore the Tehuelibampo Eco Museum

The pueblo of Tehuelibampo, Sonora is the location of an archaeological site and eco-museum of the Yoreme Mayo culture and local natural environment, located on 25 acres of land near the Mayo River about 18 miles northeast of Navojoa, Sonora. The location derives its...

Traditional Fiestas of the Holy Trinity in Southern Sonora

The feast day of the Holy Trinity has one of the longest histories on the liturgical calendar - it has been celebrated for more than 1000 years. And this Christian tradition is a major traditional religious event for the Yoreme Mayo of Southern Sonora and Northern...

2017 Pitic International Festival in Hermosillo

Fiestas del Pitic This year was the 15th year of this cultural, arts and music event to celebrate the founding of the city of Hermosillo, and it was a big party in the city center from May 25 to May 30, 2017. The city was originally known as Pitic, and Hermosillo...

The Capilla de San Francisco Xavier in Magdalena

The Capilla de San Francisco is located near the Santa Maria de Magdalena church on the Plaza Monumental in Magdalena de Kino. The image of San Francisco Javier had been located in a chapel on one side of the church, but is now on display inside of this impressive...

The Museum of Popular and Indigenous Cultures of Sonora

The Museum of Popular and Indigenous Cultures of Sonora is a center of education and displays related to the indigenous cultures not only of Sonora, but of Mexico and the world. The museum, which is located on one side of Plaza Bicentenario in downtown Hermosillo,...

The Metal Monuments of Navojoa

When driving around the city of Navojoa, you may see some interesting pieces of big, metal artwork that has been placed in the island between lanes on boulevards and other thoroughfares. The imposing and beautiful iron figures are from four to 10 meters in height, and...

Hermosillo Cathedral of the Assumption

The Cathedral of the Assumption stands as the primary church of the Diocese of Hermosillo and its neoclassical design with neogothic elements is a symbol commonly used to represent the Sonoran capital of Hermosillo. A smaller church built on the site in the 1700's was...

Sonora State Government Palace

The Sonora state government palace, the Palacio de Gobierno, is located on one side of Plaza Zaragoza in the heart of the state capital of Hermosillo. This bright white neoclassical building with its Ionic columns is a well-known symbol of the city and the state of...

Plaza Zaragoza in Hermosillo

Plaza Zaragoza is the central plaza for the Sonoran capital of Hermosillo. The plaza was inaugurated in 1865 and named in honor of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza (1829-1862), Plaza Zaragoza has four criss-crossing walkways lined with trees, bushes and other plants...

Hotel Ibis Hermosillo

Hotel Ibis Hermosillo Av Cultura 48 Proyecto Rio Sonora Hermosillo XXI Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 83270 +52 (662) 208-4700 <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!--...