Hermosillo, Mexico
Hermosillo is a regional capital of 812,229 people in Sonora, Mexico, founded in 1700.
Why visit Hermosillo
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Universidad de Sonora, Parque La Ruina and Plaza LCC.
Weather in Hermosillo
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About Hermosillo
Hermosillo (Latin American Spanish: [eɾmoˈsiʝo] ), formerly called Pitic (as in Santísima Trinidad del Pitic and Presidio del Pitic), is the capital and largest city of the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, and the municipal seat of the municipality of Hermosillo. It also is the primary economic center for the state and the region. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 936,263, making it the 18th largest city in Mexico. The recent increase in the city's population is due to expanded industrialization, especially within the automotive industry.
From the Wikipedia article Hermosillo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Hermosillo on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do6
Universidad de Sonora
School · 0.8 km
University in Hermosillo, Mexico
Luis Encinas Johnson, Hermosillo
Museums and landmarks19
Monumento de los 100 años
Monument and historic site · 1.1 km
Rosales, Hermosillo
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Plaza LCC
Park · 1.1 km
Blvd. Luis Encinas J, Calle Av. Rosales &, Centro, Hermosillo, Son.
24/7
Parque Infantil de Hermosillo
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 km
Calle Luis Donaldo Colosio
Plaza de los 100 años
Park · 1.1 km
En esta plaza encuentra señores músicos tocando por las tardes.
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes83
Café 57
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Mexican · 2.3 km
Gomez Farias, Hermosillo
Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Bistro Restaurante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 km
115 Guerrero, Hermosillo
Mo-Su 15:30-23:00
La Esquina de la Cinco
Restaurant · Pizza, Sushi · 1.9 km
70 Veracruz, Hermosillo
Tu-Su 13:00-23:00
Cenaduria 272
Restaurant · 2.4 km
272 Angel Garcia Aburto, Hermosillo
Tu-Su 17:00-23:30
La Macedonia
Restaurant · Pizza, Ice Cream · 1.8 km
12:00-23:00
MULO
Restaurant · Breakfast, Sandwich · 1.6 km
76 Calle Marsella
Tu-Su 07:00-18:00
Paris-Brest
Bakery · 1.0 km
31 Abelardo L Rodriguez
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
71 more on the map.
History
Evidence from a site called the San Dieguito Complex, located in the El Pinacate Zone, suggests the area has been inhabited by humans for about 3,000 years. Evidence of agriculture dates back 2,500 years. In the pre-Hispanic era, this area was inhabited by the historic Seri, Tepoca, and Pima peoples.
The first encounter between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples of the area occurred in the middle of the 16th century, when European explorers came in search of gold. The Spanish explorers were followed by Jesuit missionaries in the state of Sonora around 1614. Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived in 1687, founding a mission in nearby Cucurpe. The present-day states of Sonora and Sinaloa were loosely organized as the provinces of Sonora, Ostimuri, and Sinaloa.
From the History section of Hermosillo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Secundaria #31 Miguel Angel Loya Martinez
School · 1.3 km
Quintana Roo, hermosillo
Healthcare18
Map of Hermosillo
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Getting there and nearby towns
General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia International Airport (HMO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 km away.
- La Victoria 8 km northeast, about 8 min by car
- El Alamito Buenavista 15 km northeast, about 15 min by car
- Zamora 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- Molino de Camou 24 km northeast, about 24 min by car
- Las Mercedes [Agropecuaria] 31 km north, about 31 min by car
- Pesqueira 33 km north, about 33 min by car
- Alejandro Carrillo Marcor 41 km southwest, about 41 min by car
- San Miguel de Horcasitas 50 km northeast, about 50 min by car
- Santa Inés Uno (El Capitán) 53 km west, about 53 min by car
- Miguel Alemán (La Doce) 57 km southwest, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Skyline Hermosillo, Wilber magdiel jimenez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catedral de la Asunción en Hermosillo, Sonora. México. 02, Alvaro Dioni, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hermosillo Temple by Miguel Robles, Miguel Javier Robles Leyva, CC BY-SA 3.0
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