Due to its proximity to the United States’ border, Sonora is a popular tourist destination for American travelers.
It’s known for its beautiful landscapes, great weather, and fantastic food, making it a great place to visit if you’re looking for a getaway that offers a little bit of everything.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy here too, including hiking, rafting, horse riding, and camping.
For those looking for a dose of local culture, there are lots of festivals and events that you can attend.
One of the area’s most famous landmarks is the Catedral Hermosillo, an elaborate early twentieth-century cathedral that’s open for tours to the public.
Another popular attraction is the Ecological Center of Sonora, which features numerous eco-systems and wildlife exhibits.
If you are planning a trip to Sonora, here is a list of additional attractions and activities so you don’t miss out on anything the state has to offer
The 95 Most Popular Things To Do In Sonora, Mexico
95. Museo Comcaác
5.0
(1 review)Location: Av Mar de Cortez Bahia de Kino Son
94. San Esteban Island
5.0
(2 reviews)93. Bahía Delfin
4.7
(3 reviews)Credit: l.elena quiroz, Google Maps
Location: 85503 San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas Sonora
92. Historic Choya Bay Arch
5.0
(4 reviews)Credit: Juan Meza, Google Maps
Location: Sandy Beach Puerto Penasco Sonora
91. Trolebus de Hermosillo
3.7
(6 reviews)Credit: Pro Moviendo Mi Pueblo, Google Maps
Location: C Comonfort 5 El Centenario Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-212-4926
Web Address: https://facebook.com/trolebus.hermosillo/
90. Malecón puerto peñasco
4.3
(8 reviews)Credit: Rajishev, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 83554 Puerto Penasco Sonora
89. Isla Alcatraz
4.8
(8 reviews)Credit: Stevemarlett, License, Wikimedia commons
88. Huivulai
4.3
(10 reviews)Credit: JavierMRosas, License, Wikimedia commons
87. La Angostura
4.0
(11 reviews)Credit: Jesus Martinez Copetillo, Google Maps
86. Cerro Johnson
4.6
(11 reviews)Credit: Mr. George Bar, Google Maps
Location: 525J+MV Hermosillo Son
85. San Pedro Nolasco Island
4.6
(13 reviews)Credit: Earth Science Remote, License, Wikimedia commons
84. Proyecto Turístico Ecológico Paleontológico Parque de Dinosaurios de Sonora
4.2
(21 reviews)Credit: Edgar Reyes, Google Maps
Location: Puebla 39 Lomas Altas 2da Secc Esqueda Son
Tel: 633-120-7235
Web Address: http://dinosonora.isi.uson.mx/
83. Ciénega de Santa Clara
4.7
(25 reviews)Credit: Nathan Mendoza, Google Maps
Location: Unnamed Rd. Son
Web Address: https://zonaturistica.com/que-hacer-en-el-lugar-turistico/718/la-cienega-de-santa-clara-san-luis-rio-colorado.html
82. Lake Novillo
4.8
(38 reviews)Credit: Nayelygonzalesb, License, Wikimedia commons
81. Estero Morua
4.6
(40 reviews)Credit: Wayne Maddison, License, Wikimedia commons
80. Lake Oviáchic
4.5
(41 reviews)Credit: Albert Mendz, Google Maps
79. Museo Costumbrista del Estado de Sonora
4.5
(44 reviews)Credit: Diego TMX, Google Maps
Location: Guadalupe Victoria 1 Centro Alamos Son
Tel: 647-428-0053
78. Escape Room Rocky Point
4.2
(44 reviews)Credit: Blanca Real, Google Maps
Location: C Jose Alcantar 52 El Puerto Puerto Penasco Son
Tel: 638-116-9989
Web Address: http://escaperoomrockypoint.com/
77. El Elegante Crater
4.9
(48 reviews)Credit: Richard Waitt, U.S., License, Wikimedia commons
76. Playa Bonita Beach
4.8
(49 reviews)Credit: Larry & Teddy Page, License, Flickr
Location: P o Balboa 100 Bella Vista Puerto Penasco Son
75. Cerro El Bachoco
4.9
(49 reviews)Credit: Bodofzt, License, Wikimedia commons
74. Rocky Point Ziplines
4.8
(50 reviews)Credit: Rocky Point Ziplines, Google Maps
Location: Paseo de la Duna S N La Choya Son
Tel: 480 372 8282
Web Address: http://rockypointziplines.com/
73. Museo Regional de San Luis Rio Colorado
4.6
(51 reviews)Credit: Bernardo Cantor, Google Maps
Location: 83480 Av Nuevo Leon Col del Bosque San Luis Rio Colorado Son
Tel: 653-534-3985
Web Address: http://facebook.com/MuseoRegionalSLRC/
72. Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Sonora
4.6
(52 reviews)Credit: Armando185, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: C Comonfort SN S El Centenario Hermosillo Son
Web Address: http://sonora.gob.mx/
71. Eco-Museo de Sitio Tehuelibampo
4.6
(53 reviews)Credit: Blanche Escobar Castellanos, Google Maps
Location: 85237 Barrio Cantua Sonora
Tel: 642-421-5531
Web Address: http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php
70. The Seashell Museum
4.7
(63 reviews)Credit: John-Paul Ownby, Google Maps
Location: C Ramon Figueroa 375 Jose Lopez Portillo Puerto Penasco Son
Tel: 638-388-6559
Web Address: http://seashellmuseum.com/
69. Casino Guaymas
4.2
(65 reviews)Credit: Juan Carlos Sanchez Millan, Google Maps
Location: 85440 Guadalupe Heroica Guaymas Son
Tel: 644-164-2402
68. Nogales Art Museum
4.2
(73 reviews)Credit: Jose Carrillo, Google Maps
Location: Av Adolfo Lopez Mateos 120 Fundo Legal Centro Nogales Son
Tel: 631-313-9165
Web Address: https://m.facebook.com/Museo-de-Arte-de-Nogales-1499159127052176/
67. Casino Devil
4.3
(74 reviews)Location: Sin Asignacion En Nombre de Asentamiento Hermosillo Sonora
66. Playa Hermosa
4.8
(82 reviews)Credit: Lius Miguel Sainz Corrigeux, Google Maps
65. Cerro De Trincheras
4.9
(89 reviews)Credit: Artotem, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Trincheras Sonora
64. Tessoro #1002 at Las Conchas
4.7
(97 reviews)Credit: Michael Hernandez, Google Maps
Location: Camino a Las Conchas Colonia Las Conchas Puerto Penasco Son
Web Address: http://tessororockypoint.com/
63. Playa El Siaric
4.4
(111 reviews)Credit: Raul Gomez, Google Maps
62. Tequila Factory
4.8
(129 reviews)Credit: Tequila Factory, Google Maps
Location: Blvd Benito Juarez Entre calle 12 y 13 Centro Puerto Penasco Son
Tel: 638-388-0605
Web Address: http://facebook.com/tequilafactory/
61. Playa Mirador
4.5
(149 reviews)Credit: Jessica Ponce, License, Flickr
60. Parque La Colorada
4.8
(149 reviews)Credit: Manuel González vieyra, Google Maps
Location: El Chalaton Alamos Sonora
Tel: 647-428-1509
Web Address: http://parquelacolorada.org/
59. Nogasplash Parque Recreativo
4.3
(156 reviews)Credit: Ramon Noriega, Google Maps
Location: 84106 Agua Zarca Sonora
58. Cerrito de la Virgen
4.8
(159 reviews)Credit: DANIEL ALONSO BARRERA PEREZ, Google Maps
Location: Unnamed Rd. Son
57. Monumento al Danzante Yaqui
4.3
(160 reviews)Credit: Enrique Augusto Hernández-Ruiz, Google Maps
Location: 85217 Loma de uchil Sonora
56. Playa San Francisco
4.7
(186 reviews)55. Posada del Mar
3.4
(196 reviews)Credit: Daniel MC, Google Maps
Web Address: http://hotelposadadelmar.com/
54. Museo Regional de Sonora
4.2
(209 reviews)Credit: Guillermovalenzuelac, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Jesus Garcia Final s n La Matanza Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-217-2714
Web Address: http://inah.gob.mx/
53. Playa Camahuiroa
4.8
(220 reviews)Credit: Gibrán Nafarrate, Google Maps
52. Regional Museum del Mayo
4.5
(227 reviews)Credit: Ulises Ponce, Google Maps
Location: Cjon Leona Victoria 200 Reforma Navojoa Son
Tel: 642-421-5531
Web Address: http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php
51. Aguas Termales
4.7
(233 reviews)Credit: LIMO 5, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 84920 Aconchi Sonora
50. Old Penitentiary Sonora
4.4
(306 reviews)Location: C California Centro Hermosillo Son
Web Address: http://visitsonora.mx/destinos/ciudades-principales/hermosillo/
49. Museo étnico de los Seris
4.5
(315 reviews)Credit: José Luis López Vega, Google Maps
Location: Progreso Bahia Kino Sonora
Tel: 662-242-0680
48. Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Caborca
4.8
(335 reviews)Credit: Alejandro Vega Rdz., License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 6 de Abril Av B 328 Pueblo Viejo Caborca Son
Web Address: http://visitsonora.mx/experiencias/rutas/rutas-de-las-misiones/
47. Plaza Bicentenario
4.6
(344 reviews)Credit: Omar David Sandoval, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Av Tehuantepec El Centenario Hermosillo Son
Web Address: http://visitsonora.mx/destinos/ciudades-principales/hermosillo/
46. Museo del yaqui
4.7
(361 reviews)Credit: Israel Zapien Soto, Google Maps
Location: Gral Alvaro Obregon 203 Centro Ejido del Centro Son
45. Sonora in the Revolution Museum
4.7
(379 reviews)Credit: Museo Soumaya, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Av Nainari 112 Norte Urb No 4 Cd Obregon Son
Tel: 644-413-9027
Web Address: http://isc.gob.mx/devel/espacios/museo-sonora-en-la-revolucion/
44. Las Palapas
4.3
(392 reviews)Credit: rollie vega, Google Maps
Location: C 47 San Luis Rio Colorado Son
Tel: 653-530-2626
43. The Pencil Park
4.3
(423 reviews)Credit: Sarai Reyes, Google Maps
Location: Leon de la Barrera 412 419 Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Puerto Penasco Son
Web Address: http://puertopenasco.gob.mx/
42. Laguna del Nainari
4.8
(429 reviews)Credit: Francisco Javier Espinoza, License, Wikimedia commons
41. Playa Huatabampito
4.6
(430 reviews)Credit: Luisa Lizarraga, License, Flickr
40. Canyon Nacapule
4.7
(492 reviews)Credit: Ruben Rivera, Google Maps
Location: Calle 3 1265 Sector ranchitos San Carlos Son
Tel: 622-122-1806
Web Address: https://facebook.com/pg/canondelnacapule/photos/
39. Playa Bay Estela
4.7
(498 reviews)Credit: carmen de juvera, Google Maps
38. La Herradura pools and slides
4.5
(502 reviews)Credit: Albercas y Toboganes La Herradura, Google Maps
Location: Ures Km 10 5 Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-196-5686
37. KINO MAGICO
4.3
(531 reviews)Credit: TeamBackson Sono, Google Maps
Location: 83342 Bahia Kino Sonora
Tel: 662-212-0257
Web Address: http://visitsonora.mx/destinos/ciudades-principales/hermosillo/
36. Palace Bingo & Sport Bets Casino® Nogales
4.3
(560 reviews)Credit: Daniel Andriusis, Google Maps
Location: Blvd El Greco 45 Local 51 El Greco Nogales Son
Tel: 631-319-2319
Web Address: http://palacecasino.mx/
35. Parque Tamosura
4.7
(568 reviews)Credit: silvia mendoza olivares, Google Maps
Location: 84633 Cananea Sonora
Tel: 645-351-0894
Web Address: http://facebook.com/ParqueTamosura
34. “De las Delicias” House
4.6
(576 reviews)Credit: Ramón Ojeda, Google Maps
Location: 85760 De Las Delicias Las Delicias Alamos Son
Tel: 667-118-6569
33. Caracol Beach
4.7
(583 reviews)Credit: Hanks Heating, Google Maps
Location: Caracol Turistico San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas Sonora
32. Sagrado Corazón de Jesus Cathedral
4.7
(583 reviews)Credit: Manuel Rosas, Google Maps
Location: C Sonora 166 Centro Fundo Legal Cd Obregon Son
Tel: 644-415-1646
Web Address: http://diocesisdeciudadobregon.org/
31. Plaza of the Three Presidents
4.4
(631 reviews)Credit: Gabriel Pérez Salazar, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Av Diecisiete Pte Centro Heroica Guaymas Son
Tel: 622-126-3861
30. Sky Place, Trampoline Park
4.5
(682 reviews)Credit: Paola Marquez, Google Maps
Location: Blvd Solidaridad 121 Raquet Club Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-291-9011
Web Address: https://facebook.com/SkyPlaceHMO/
29. Club de Playa Marinaterra
4.5
(699 reviews)Credit: Osiris Vazquez, Google Maps
Web Address: http://marinaterra.com/
28. La Burbuja Museo del Niño
4.4
(760 reviews)Credit: La Burbuja Museo del Niño, Google Maps
Location: 83060 Periferico Oriente y Boulevard fco Serna Int Parque Recreativo la sauceda Hermosillo Son
Web Address: https://facebook.com/LA-BURBUJA-MUSEO-DEL-NI%C3%91O-254961783318/
27. Estero “El soldado”
4.7
(813 reviews)Credit: Tomascastelazo, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Blvr Bacochibampo San Carlos Son
26. Central Casino
4.1
(880 reviews)Credit: Casino Central Hermosillo, Google Maps
Location: Av Cultura 53 Proyecto Rio Sonora Hermosillo XXI Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-212-2106
Web Address: http://cirsa.mx/
25. Cerro El Bachoco
4.8
(997 reviews)Credit: Bodofzt, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Blvrd Progreso Blvrd Morelos Nte & Privada Victoria Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-168-4949
24. La Tortuga Park
4.2
(1,020 reviews)Credit: Joab David Reséndiz Soria, Google Maps
Location: Av Lazaro Cardenas C 33 y Altar San Luis Rio Colorado Son
Web Address: https://sanluisrc.gob.mx/
23. Ostimuri Playground
4.3
(1,314 reviews)Credit: Parque Infantil Ostimuri, Google Maps
Location: Ostimuri s n Bellavista Cd Obregon Son
22. Monumento a la Razón (Mono Bichi)
4.5
(1,317 reviews)Credit: FaithoverFear, Google Maps
Location: Av Alvaro Obregon Moderna Nogales Son
21. Malecón Fundadores
4.6
(1,873 reviews)Credit: Chuck Coker, License, Flickr
Location: Circunvalacion y o Malecon Kino 18 El Puerto Puerto Penasco Son
Web Address: http://puertopenasco.gob.mx/
20. Benito Juárez Park
4.4
(2,001 reviews)Credit: Parque Benito Juárez, Google Maps
Location: Av Benito Juarez Garcia 320 Comercial San Luis Rio Colorado Son
Tel: 653-536-6600
Web Address: http://sanluisrc.gob.mx/
19. Delfinario Sonora
4.7
(2,144 reviews)Credit: Jose Antonio Melendez, Google Maps
Location: 85503 Sonora
Tel: 622-164-3378
Web Address: http://delfinario.sonora.gob.mx/
18. “Los Pioneros” Park
4.7
(2,570 reviews)Credit: J. C. SÁNCHEZ, Google Maps
Location: C Yaqui Norte Cd Obregon Son
17. City Forest
4.4
(2,592 reviews)Credit: David Eickhoff, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Av Nuevo Leon y 7 Col del Bosque San Luis Rio Colorado Son
16. Parque Infantil DIF Sonora
4.4
(3,231 reviews)Credit: Luis Riccardo Gaitan Osorio, Google Maps
Location: Av Morelia s n Centro Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-213-1247
Web Address: https://facebook.com/ParqueInfantilDIF
15. Plaza de Armas
4.8
(3,850 reviews)Credit: Unknown author, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Plaza de Centro Nueva Esmeralda 1 Alamos Son
14. Juarez Garden
4.2
(4,730 reviews)Credit: frank rey, Google Maps
Location: Av Sonora 24 Centro Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-395-3767
13. San Carlos Vista Point
4.8
(5,791 reviews)Location: Av Cinco Pte 864 Centro Heroica Guaymas Son
Tel: 622-142-0263
12. Parque La Ruina
4.7
(5,856 reviews)Credit: José Pando Lucas, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Eusebio Francisco Kino 9001 Cruz Galvez Centro Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-103-0110
Web Address: http://plr.mx/
11. Parque Madero
4.4
(6,507 reviews)Credit: Bain News Service, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Jesus Garcia Corona Centro Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-212-4995
10. Malecón Turistico
4.3
(6,686 reviews)Location: Centro Guaymas Sonora
Our Top picks
9. Pinacate Peaks
4.8
(49 reviews)Credit: Hornaday, William T., License, Wikimedia commons
8. Old Port
4.6
(235 reviews)Credit: Bishop, William Henry,, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Circunvalacion y o Malecon Kino El Puerto Puerto Penasco Son
7. Cerro Tetakawi
4.9
(336 reviews)Credit: Gabriel Perez Salazar, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Bv Manlio Fabio Beltrones 507 San Carlos Son
6. Playa Piedras Pintas
4.7
(474 reviews)Credit: Gabriel Pérez Salazar, License, Wikimedia commons
5. Los Algodones Beach
4.6
(960 reviews)Credit: Gabriel Pérez Salazar, License, Wikimedia commons
4. Sonora Museum of Art
4.5
(1,227 reviews)Credit: Andycyca, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Centro Cultural Musas Blvd Agustin de Vildosola S N Proyecto Rio Sonora Hermosillo XXI Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-212-6570
Web Address: http://isc.gob.mx/devel/espacios/museo-de-arte-de-sonora/
3. Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar
4.7
(4,294 reviews)Credit: Hpav7, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Carretera Sonoyta Puerto Penasco Km 51 Ejido Los Nortenos Puerto Penasco Son
Tel: 638-108-0011
Web Address: https://elpinacate.com.mx/
2. Ecological Center of Sonora
4.3
(4,697 reviews)Location: Carretera a Guaymas Km 2 5 Av Cuauhtemoc Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-460-6875
Web Address: https://facebook.com/CENTROECOLOGICOSONORA/
1. Catedral Hermosillo
4.7
(8,294 reviews)Credit: Alvaro Dioni, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Blvr Miguel Hidalgo S N Centro Norte Hermosillo Son
Tel: 662-212-0501
Web Address: https://catedraldehermosillo.com/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Sonora, Mexico! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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