About Hermosillo, Mexico

Hermosillo, a silhouette reflected on the desert and dunes, is a beautiful city illuminated by shafts of light dancing in the streets and plazas, built on the tenacity and eloquence of its inhabitants, who have learnt to deal with the explosive force of nature that continuously interrupts everyday life. Yet they have also managed to tame their natural environment, converting it into a synthesis of life, culture and wealth. This wonderful spirit is what its inhabitants offer visitors.



The city of Hermosillo, located in the north of a semi-arid zone and just 107 km away from the Sea of Cortés, contains a variety of landscapes. A blazing sun suspended in a blue sky, a desert that disappears on the horizon, a vast, jagged sierra that bears traces of the passage of time, powerful rivers with crystalline waters and wide, productive valleys stretching as far as the sea. Its strategic position on the map, together with its extensive railroad and road links, make it ideally located for commercial development. It also has one of the most efficient education systems in the country, which has enabled it to produce skilled technicians, a fact reflected in its high level of industrial and agricultural development, the pride of its inhabitants.



Hermosillo city, the capital of the state of Sonora, was founded in 1700, under the name of Villa del Pitic, at the point where the Sonora and San Miguel Horcasitas rivers meet. Sonora¡¯s history is undoubtedly marked by Father Eusebio Kino, whose work was not restricted to evangelization since he collaborated in the teaching of agricultural techniques that allowed the natives to construct cultural forms of survival. The bloody episodes resulting from the Indian rebellions and the strike in Cananea, also left an indelible imprint on the past of this fascinating place.



Nowadays, Hermosillo is a modern, attractive city offering a variety of activities. Its broad avenues flanked by the beautiful architecture of its monuments and plazas lets visitors explore the Historic Center, tour museums, sample delicious, traditional food, admire the local craftwork. From here they can take a short trip to the surrounding nature reserves and enjoy one of the best tourist infrastructures in the country.