The sleepy town of Álamos (pop. 8000) in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidentales, has long been a favorite of colonial architecture enthusiasts. Though founded in 1531, Álamos was relatively ...more
Bahía de Kino (pop. 5,000) is a 20km stretch of glistening sand and brilliant blue water on the Sea of Cortés. The pristine beaches of “La Perla del Mar de Cortés” are often deserted, until the ...more
Nobody is quite sure what “Guaymas” means—the two most popular suggestions are “to shoot arrows at the head” and “tree toad.” One thing is for certain: the Heroic Port Town of San José ...more
Hermosillo (pop. 800,000) is not a typical border town. Businessmen, local families, and intrepid travelers spend their time in “La Ciudad del Sol” chowing on carne asada (grilled beef) and coyotas ...more
An aggressive, restless energy pumps through Nogales (pop. 350,000), dissuading travelers from staying longer than absolutely necessary. Walk toward the border during the day and you can feel tensions ...more
Just over 60 mi. from the border and 212 mi. from Phoenix and Tucson, Puerto Peñasco (pop. 70,000), once a small fishing village, has taken on a new identity as “Arizona’s beach.” Americans are ...more
The natural landscape of San Carlos (pop. 2500) is impossibly gorgeous. Located one hour south of Hermosillo between the arid Tetakawi Mountains and the crystalline Sea of Cortés, this tiny town has ...more
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