Tourist Information for Visiting Sonora, Mexico
When you visit Sonora from the United States, you not only cross an international border but enter a different world. A world of beautiful scenery and surroundings, friendly people, rich cultures and history, and lots of places to explore and enjoy.
We have collected some nice-to-have and some need-to-have information for visitors to Sonora. If you have any suggestions for improvement or additions, please contact us.
Travel Warnings and Advisories
In addition to driving to Sonora from Arizona or another border state, you can also get here by air or other forms of road transportation, like taking a bus.
The state of Sonora has a variety of climates, geography and ecosystems, from its coast with the Gulf of California, Northern Sonoran desert, Central plains, Eastern Sierras and southern desert and sub-tropical environment. We have organized destination information into the following zones: The Sonora Border Region, Northern Sonora, Coastal Sonora, Central Sonora and Southern Sonora.
Sonora Travelers Tips
Helpful tips for new and experienced travelers
We will continue to add new tips and information, if you would like to share tips please let us know.
Documents needed to enter and travel in Sonora
Don’t forget, after you’ve had your fun in Sonora you’ll still need to present documentation to get back into the US.
Areas of Sonora where you can drive your vehicle without needing an importation permit.
Vehicle permits for travel outside of Sonora’s free zones
There are two types of vehicle permits, and the Mexican government has online options for pre-registration of information and the online purchase of permits.
Documents needed to return to the United States
Don’t forget, after you’ve had your fun in Sonora you’ll still need to present documentation to get back into the US.
Vehicle insurance
This is a very important aspect of driving in Mexico, and there are a few tips that can help you save money. Read more about Mexico auto insurance.
Medical insurance
This includes emergency evacuation insurance, something to definitely consider. Read more about Mexico trip insurance.
Driving in Mexico
Click here to read tips for success on the open road in Sonora, Mexico.
