271 Sonora SONORA E Excursions 1 Walk in the El Pinacate biosphere reserve 2 Tour of the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco 3 Visit of the missions of the Sonoran Desert 4 Experience the city of Guaymas and San Carlos 5 City Tour of Álamos http://visitsonora.mx/ 1 Walk in the El Pinacate biosphere reserve Duration: 05:00 h · Level: Medium Visit the El Pinacate biosphere reserve, a unique ecosystem in the Sonoran Desert. The mystical appearance of this “moonscape” is characterized by volcanic cones and gigantic craters. While hiking through the reserve, you will be amazed at the saguaros, giant cacti up to 200 years old and more than 15 m (50 ft.) tall, as well as many other cactus species. Desert turtles, rattlesnakes, and many of the endangered Gila monsters have found their habitat here. 2 Tour of the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy The former fishing village of Puerto Peñasco lies on the northeastern coast of the Sea of Cortés. Here are some of the most beautiful beaches of northern Mexico, the water is warm and clear and offers the best conditions for swimming and snorkeling. Take a short walk in the harbor, or explore the residential area of “Las Conchas”. Rocky Point, as the town is called by its American visitors, is an interesting ecosystem – the desert borders directly on the sea here. 3 Visit of the missions of the Sonoran Desert Duration: 07:00 h · Level: Easy The landscape of northern Sonora is dominated by numerous churches. Eusebio Francisco Kino, an outstanding discoverer and humanist, established 24 missions and chapels as a priest. Visit the beautiful Oquitoa Mission, a simple adobe church where mass is said to this very day. The mission of Santa María Magdalena is the destination of Sonora’s largest religious pilgrimage on 4th of October each year, whereas San Pedro y San Pablo de Tubutama is well-known for its sumptuous plaster reliefs. 4 Experience the city of Guaymas and San Carlos Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy The port of Guaymas is located in a tranquil bay of the “Sea of Cortés”. The place, founded in 1703 by the Jesuit missionary Juan Salvatierra, gradually became one of the most important fishing centers in Mexico. The colonial buildings of the town include the town hall, the prison, the church Sagrado Corazón, and the church of San Fernando. A dream of a beach and turquoise blue water invite you to relax and enjoy watersports. The evening special of the town are its breath-taking sunsets. 5 City Tour of Álamos Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Easy By the discovery of large silver deposits in the 17th century, Álamos became the most important city of northern Mexico. At the beginning of the 20th century, the silver mines dried up and the number of residents declined dramatically. Today the population of Álamos is again more than 25,000 people, and the beautiful colonial city was incorporated in the project of “Pueblos Mágicos.”
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