Sonora (Spanish pronunciation: ⓘ), officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora (English: Free and Sovereign State of Sonora), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico.

Sonora, estado (state), northwestern Mexico. It is bounded by the United States (Arizona and New Mexico) to the north, by the states of Chihuahua to the east and Sinaloa to the south, and by Baja California state and the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) to the west.

Sonora is a desert state in Northern Mexico. While it is not near the top of most people's travel plans, it is not without charm. Its main attractions are its beaches and its magnificent desert, which can be explored in El Pinacate biosphere reserve. European peace and stability depend on …

Sonora’s variety of climates and ecosystems offer fabulous outdoor experiences for tourists to enjoy. From kayaking and fishing on the coast to hiking, mountain biking, cultural immersion, seeing ancient rock-art petroglyphs and other adventures, there are many options to explore.

Tourist Information for Visiting Sonora, Mexico. When you visit Sonora from the United States, you not only cross an international border but enter a different world. A world of beautiful scenery and surroundings, friendly people, rich cultures and history, and …

Sonora is located in Northwest Mexico, bordered by the states of Chihuahua to the east, Baja California to the northwest and Sinaloa to the south. To the north, it shares the U.S.–Mexico border with the states of Arizona and New Mexico, and on the west has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of California.

The Sonora region of Mexico is a cosmopolitan mix of cultures, working and enjoy life side by side. The region celebrates this diversity with a number of international festivals, and each one has a unique flavor all its own.

Sonora is in Northwest Mexico, south of the states of Arizona and New Mexico. It officially became part of the Republic of Mexico in 1830 and is the second-largest Mexican state by land area, with a land area of 184,934 square kilometers, or 71,403 square miles.

Mexico’s second-largest state (neighboring Chihuahua is first) has remarkable cultural and ecological diversity within its 180,000 sq km. It boasts miles and miles of gorgeous beaches, desert moonscapes in El Pinacate Reserve, near Puerto Peñasco, and everything in between.

Dec 7, 2009 · Sonora, the second largest state in Mexico, is sparsely populated. Mountainous and arid, the region is sunny almost year–round and has little rainfall. Nearly all of Mexico’s copper is produced...