The southern region of the Sonora, Mexico has rich cultures and history, a natural environment that includes elements of the desert to the north and the more tropical ecosystem to the south, and is a major agricultural production area for the region.
The natural environment of Southern Sonora provides a more tropical contrast to the arid northern desert of the state. The south is more verdant and has an agricultural region that is one of Mexico’s largest producers of fruits and vegetables, produce that is also exported to the United States and other countries.
Southern Sonora is also rich in culture and history, and is home to large concentrations of indigenous Sonorans like the Yaqui and Mayo peoples, who still observe centuries-old cultural practices that mix modern religion with indigenous traditions.
Perhaps the most popular tourism destination in Southern Sonora is the magical pueblo of Alamos, Sonora, also known as “The City of Gates.” Alamos is a colonial beauty nestled between green hills about 20 miles northeast of the city of Navojoa, Sonora. The pueblo of Alamos has received the designation of “Pueblo Magico” (magical town) from the Mexican national tourism commission, a title it richly deserves, because Alamos, Sonora is truly a magical place.