Hermosillo
Hermosillo, formerly called 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.
Getting to Hermosillo
- 01Hermosillo's International Airport
Worth seeing
Cerro de la Campana - This radio tower is on a road that winds up a mountain right downtown. It isn't very high, but gives a great view of Hermosillo and the surrounding countryside. It has parking space and police surveillance. Museum of Sonora (Museo Regional de Sonora), Jesús García, 62 17 25 80. Housed in a very creepy old stone penitentiary built in 1897.
Things to do
Hit the trails Mountain biking and hiking are very popular activities, and the area has many amazing trails to follow in the mountains around the city. The mix of desert and mountain give these trails a very nice touch. Wild life is very interesting.
Where to eat
Carne asada - Grilled beef (boneless chuck, rib eye, sirloin) which is the most typical food in the city. Tacos are typically around one dollar and are pretty good. Some of the best carne asada and tacos (also try caramelos which are tacos with melted cheese) can be found on the thousands of taco stands you will find on almost any street in Hermosillo.
Getting around Hermosillo the local way
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From Wikivoyage: Hermosillo, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-04.
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