Sonora, Mexico has an area of 182,052 sq km and a population of about 2,394,800. Its capital is Hermosillo.
Sonora, the second largest state in Mexico, is bounded by Arizona, USA and by the Mexican states of Sinaloa, Baja California and Chihuahua. The topography of this region is diverse with deserts, mountain ranges, valleys and a coastline.
The state is mainly populated by Mestizos (mixed indigenous and foreign ancestry), but there are also some Indian tribes such as the Pápagos, Opatas and Yaqui. |
| Puerto Penasco Travel Guide |
| Puerto Penasco, or Rocky Point, is located in the north-western region of Sonora, Mexico. It lies on the Sea of Cortez in the Baja Peninsula.
The city is a popular seaside resort and ... |
| Hermosillo Travel Guide |
| Hermosillo is the capital of the state of Sonora in North-Western Mexico. Hermosillo is also known as the ‘City of Oranges’, because of its abundant orange fields. Hermisillo was given its name in honour of General José María Gonzáles ... |
