Nature & Ecotourism in Sonora
The protected natural areas (PNA) are ground or water fragments of the national territory, representative of diverse ecosystems, where the original environment has not been essentially altered; these sites are subject to special regimes of protection, conservation and development. |
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Tiburon Island
In front of Punta Chueca rises the majestic Tiburon Island, the largest island of the country. It extension is more than 1.200 km2 and it is separated from mainland by the Infiernillo Strait.
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La Pintada
Is a beautiful natural park which is part of one of the Cerro Prieto's Canyons, where you can admire rupestrian paintings of great artistic value. Its principal attractive is based on more than 2000 cave paintings from the time the State was first occupied.
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El Pinacate & Great Altar Desert
For those that like the adventure and excitement of visiting a unique land not too far from home, El Pinacate & Great Altar Desert are the perfect destination, ready to be visited by tourists in a whole different kind of vacation.
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Alto Golfo y Delta
Reaching this magnificent natural sanctuary it’s easy from United States, thanks to its closeness to the border, and is the ideal place to explore nature and enjoy all of the diversity that can be offered at the Sonora desert.
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San Jorge Bay
The islands are rocky mountains, near the beach; the peak altitude of the bay is 100 m. Thanks to its special, not too much packed territory, these waters are the most important reproductive home for marine wolves in the country.
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Mesa del Campanero - Arroyo
If you like to get far from the heat of the desert and the common road to the beach on your next vacation, Sonora has the perfect destination where you can find just what you are looking for.
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Cuchujaqui
The Cuchujaqui reserve represents the tropical part of Sonora, since the temperature, the amount of rain, the grounds, the type and amount of plants and animals are characteristic of tropical zones.
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Sonora Tourist Routes
A series of picturesque towns established on the margins of the Sonora tourist Routes, with colorful roads where men, culture and, magic are mixed together in each corner.
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Sierra Mar Route
Framed by an extraordinary contrast featuring from colonial style towns to beautiful beaches; this tour offers a unique experience, where you will find many alternative activities such as hunting, bird watching or rafting.
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Missions Route
Visitors may follow the same trails that Father Kino blazed, visiting the sites of the missions he founded, including some that still stand today. Following some or the entire mission route will allow you to become acquainted with the towns and churches of the Pimeria Alta.
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Rio Sonora Route
The Route goes or comes from Hermosillo to Cananea and there, by some highways or ways, the border can be crossed to give access to a tourist corridor with connection to the United States of North America.
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Yecora Route
Heading road from Hermosillo, you will drive into the highest place of the state where a heavenly road will take you to the beautiful town of Yecora. During the 280 kilometers you will be among mountains with different landscapes that go from flat zones to curvy or mountain road.
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Sierra Alta Route
Traveling to the Sierra Alta of Sonora is a very healthy adventure for those who are ready to enter the eastern part of the State, where the idea that we have of a hot and desert territory changes completely.
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