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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Sacred Heart Parish in Navojoa
A Picturesque, Inspirational and Interesting Place to Visit Groundbreaking for the temple of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Navojoa began in early 1920. The parish’s first mass was celebrated on the site on May 20, 1920, officiated by Bishop Don Juan...
Walk the Monuments in Navojoa and Learn about Mexican History
Get Some Exercise While Learning about History The city of Navojoa, Sonora has a number of busts and statues along its city boulevards and street that represent key figures and symbols in Mexican history. And they also represent a chance to do some urban hiking while...
Sonora Profiles – President Alvaro Obregon
The General Obregon House Museum A True Sonoran Leader and Hero One of Sonora’s most esteemed native sons is a man who was a farmer from Southern Sonora who was called to war, where he became a key figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910 – 1920. He went on to become...
Obregon Monument in Navojoa, Sonora
Navojoa Honors One of Its Own One of the most impressive monuments in Navojoa is a large white obelisk sitting atop a chamber whose center point is a bust of one of Sonora’s greatest native sons – General and President Alvaro Obregon Salido (February 19, 1880 – July...
Plaza Cinco de Mayo in Navojoa, Sonora
Navojoa Plaza 5 de Mayo Plaza 5 de Mayo in Navojoa, Sonora is named in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla, a victory for Mexican forces against French troops. Construction began on the plaza began in 1916, and electricity was added to the plaza in 1922. Many changes...
Plaza Santa Fe in Navojoa, Sonora
Navojoa Plaza Santa Fe Plaza Santa Fe, located on Calle No Reeleccion in Navojoa, Sonora, is a nice, quiet place to rest during your exploration of Navojoa. The plaza is located on an Une city bus route, which you can catch from the downtown Mercado Muncipal...
The Regional Museum of the Mayo in Navajoa, Sonora
Museo Regional del Mayo The Regional Museum of the Mayo in Navajoa, Sonora offers a glimpse back into the culture and history of the indigenous Mayo people and this region in Southern Sonora they have inhabited for centuries. The Museo Regional del Mayo is in a...
Sonora’s New UNE Urban Transportation System Gets Two Thumbs Up!
Need to Get Around in Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregon or Navojoa? Take the Une! Thanks to a new urban transportation service in Sonora, you do not need to walk long distances or pay for a taxi while in Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregon or Navojoa – you can take an Une bus....
Tufesa Bus Crash Kills 4 Near Guaymas
Four people were killed and 19 injured when a Tufesa bus rolled over the side of a bridge in Sonora on May 31, 2016 at approximately 4:00 a.m. Three people died in the crash and a fourth later died in a hospital. All of the victims were Mexican nationals. The...
Is it Safe to Travel in Sonora in 2018?
Is It Safe to Travel in Sonora? Sonora, Mexico is a marvelous place to visit and explore, but like any other place it can be dangerous. However, most dangers are very limited for tourists who visit Sonora, and if you follow a few common-sense precautions you will have...