The State of Sonora is located in the northwest part of Mexico. It borders with the United States to the north, Sinaloa to the south, Chihuahua to the east and the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California) to the west.
Thanks to its privileged location, Sonora is a unique and safe tourist destination, awaiting inquisitive visitors to discover its legendary cities, beautiful beaches and spectacular views of landscapes where ocean meets desert and mountain.
The diversity of ecosystems found in Sonora makes possible for a variety of recreational activities including fishing, mountain biking, scuba diving, ecotourism, camping, and hunting. The visitor will also find a great number of animal species in the state, both in land and in the ocean.
In addition to its natural richness, Sonora offers a great variety of regional food that manages to satisfy even the most demanding of palates. There are also many ethnic groups settled in the state who up to this day, manifest their traditions through harmonic dances and other shows of culture.
Hermosillo, better known as the “sun city,” is one of the most important cities in northern Mexico. It is located just 250 kilometers from the border with Arizona.
Located at the center of the state, it provides easy access to every major tourist destinations such as the peaceful beaches of Kino Bay , archeological zone of “La Pintada," access to the Rio Sonora route, the colorful city of Alamos and the beach of San Carlos .
For more information about tourist sites or general information about the State of Sonora and the City of Hermosillo, please visit the Sonora's Tourism Commission website.
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