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.
Thanks for visiting this page, please come back and visit us often! And if you have Sonora tourism-related experiences or insights to share, please contact us.
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August 2018 State Department Expands Areas in Sonora Travel Warning
Sonora Travel Warning Now Includes San Carlos, Guaymas, Alamos, more specific areas of Nogales The U.S. Department of State updated its Sonora travel advisory information on August 18 to include all of the state of Sonora south of Hermosillo,...
Mission Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera
Kino Sonoran Missions Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera Ruins of Kino Mission Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera The ruins of the Kino Mission Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera are located on a hill near the Río...
December 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico
December 2018 Events in Sonora December 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico This last month of the year is when two of the country's biggest religious events occur, the feast day of Mexico's patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, and Christmas. The Christmas season is also...
November 2018 Events in Sonora Mexico
November 2018 Events in Sonora November 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico Happenings and events in the state of Sonora, Mexico for the month of November 2018. While the northern regions may be experiencing winter cold, it is hard to even imagine that it is winter in...
October 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico
October 2018 Events in Sonora October 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico October is a great month to be in Sonora, Mexico. Temperatures are becoming even more moderate, shrimp and other fresh seafood from the Gulf of California are in season and the events calendar is...
September 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico
September 2018 Events in Sonora September 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico September is an active and exciting month in Sonora and the rest of Mexico. It is a month of patriotism, with lots of civic and relgious events to celebrate. The summer heat subsides, monsoon...
August 2018 Events in Sonora Mexico
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...
Hacienda de los Santos in Alamos, Sonora
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...
Major Political Shifts in 2018 Sonora, Mexico Elections
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...
Sonora Will Be “Dry” Only on Sunday, July 1
"Ley Seca" will only be applied on July 1 Sonora's Director General of Alcoholic Beverages Zaira Fernández Morales has announced that the "ley seca" (dry law) that bans alcohol sales on the day of and the day before a federal election will only be applied...