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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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] --><!--...
The General Obregon House Museum in Huatabampo
Museo Casa General Álvaro Obregón Avenida Francisco I. Madero 17 Huatabampo, Sonora +52 (647) 426-1069 The museum opens at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday, it is closed on Monday and Tuesday This unique museum in Huatabampo, Sonora offers a glimpse into the life of...
The Palacio Municipal in Huatabampo, Sonora
The original town hall of Huatabampo, Sonora still stands with its emblematic clock tower, adjacent to Plaza Juarez, the city's main plaza. Offices and other meeting spaces have been added in a modern addition that adjoins the rear part of the original building....