Is Sonora a safe destination for tourists?

In Sonora, the recent wave of violence and attacks on American travelers is already causing concern and uncertainty in the tourism and hotel sector in areas such as Puerto Peñasco. What is usually one of the favorite destinations for Arizona vacationers during the December holidays has been affected by insecurity and the presence of armed […]

Nearly 100 Cuban doctors work in Sonora: most of them are specialists

With the recent addition of seven people, Sonora has almost a hundred Cuban doctors providing health care within the IMSS Bienestar. The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) indicates that the incorporation of these professionals, almost all of them specialists, seeks to reduce the deficit in the region, filling the available vacancies. Gabriela Nucamendi Cervantes, delegate […]

Passenger train in Sonora: How is this project projected in the state?

The sections corresponding to the Sonora passenger train will be completed between 2027 and 2029, according to the schedule of the National Defense Secretariat (Defense). During the morning conference at the National Palace, Gustavo Ricardo Vallejo Suárez, commander of the “Felipe Ángeles” Group, announced that in 2027 the construction of Phase 3 will begin, which […]

Sonora is experiencing its worst drought since 2004: Conagua

2004 was a historic year in Sonora, where one of the worst droughts that the state has ever experienced was recorded due to the lack of rain. This drought lasted at least three years and shortly after the rainy season began again. Twenty years after that event, Sonora is going through a situation similar to […]

Hermosillo and Guaymas, the most competitive cities in Sonora

Hermosillo and Guaymas were ranked among the cities with the greatest urban competitiveness in 2024, according to a study by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). According to the IMCO Urban Competitiveness Index (ICU), which detects the performance and challenges presented by each city, Hermosillo is among the most competitive cities with 500 thousand to […]

Strange accidents occur on the Hermosillo-Guaymas highway

Three vehicle accidents occurred during the early hours of Thursday, between 1:40 and 5:49, on the stretch of highway from kilometer 186 to 208 of the Hermosillo-Guaymas highway, all with unusual characteristics. Francisco Ramírez, deputy director of Firefighters, expressed surprise at the events: the first involved the rollover of a 2016 model Nissan pickup truck, […]

San Carlos: Sonora’s coastal paradise

Located just a few kilometers from Guaymas, this destination is famous for its natural beauty that combines golden sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and impressive mountains, such as the iconic Cerro Tetakawi. San Carlos is ideal for those seeking outdoor adventures, water activities, or simply relaxing by the sea in a unique environment. Its main attraction […]

More than 700 artists make up the FAOT festival program in Sonora

Every January, Álamos, Sonora becomes a blank canvas where the notes of opera, the chords of mariachi and the expressions of native cultures converge, for the celebration that transforms this magical town into the cultural epicenter of northwestern Mexico: the Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival (FAOT). Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño presented the 2025 edition, highlighting the […]