Sonora Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
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Fodor's Los Cabos
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The Sonoran Desert—or as the Mexicans call it, El Desierto de Altar—dominates the northern part of this state, where long stretches of flat scrub are punctuated by brown hills, saguaros, and organ-pipe cacti. South of Guaymas, the desert gives way to a dry, tropical landscape.
Sonora Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
Sonora Restaurants
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Things To Do in Sonora
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Sonora
- Hermosillo Savings! Book at City Express Hermosillo Fr $69+/Nt Expedia
- Lucerna Hermosillo on Sale: Book 3 Nts in Aug Fr $106+/Nt Save with Expedia, $39/night less
- Small budget: Stay in Hermosillo this Aug Fr $92+/Nt — $92 Expedia
- Book 3.5-Star Holiday Inn Hermosillo in Hermosillo Fr $91+/Nt — $91 Expedia
- Small budget: Stay in Hermosillo this Aug Fr $98+/Nt — $98 Expedia
Sonora Experiences
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The chance to visit a colonial city: Wonderfully preserved Álamos has great hotels and restaurants and a friendly community of American... Read more
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Although most towns in northern Sonora have a link to a nearby mission, those founded by Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino, a prominent figure in... Read more
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The highways following the Río Sonora are a terrific way to see a less touristy side of Sonora. Between Hermosillo and Cananea, the riverbanks... Read more
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Mexico's second-largest state, Sonora, is also one of its richest. Ranch lands here feed Mexico's finest beef cattle, and rivers flowing west... Read more
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The somewhat difficult trip to El Pinacate is also one of the region's most rewarding. The reserve, midway between Puerto Peñasco and... Read more
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A rustic Seri fishing village perched at the end of a long, bumpy, winding dirt road, Punta Chueca is 27 km (17 mi) north of Bahía Kino... Read more
News & Features
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News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps, ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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