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Sonora

The state of Sonora, whose official name is Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora, is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, make up the Federal Entities of Mexico. Hermosillo, the statewide capital, is one of the state's 72 municipalities.

Traditional Foods of the Yaqui Indigenous People

Traditional Foods of the Yaqui People of Northwestern Mexico

To date, the Yaqui diet is still largely traditional; prepared in the usual way and with local ingredients by a group of indigenous women, as well as their proximal and chemical composition.

Among the traditional dishes of Sonora are coyotas, a special treat.

Coyotas, one of Mexico's best desserts

Pharisees of Sonora: a tradition that dates back to colonial times.

What are the Pharisees in Sonora?

In Sonora, the Pharisees are symbolic figures of Lent and Holy Week, who roam with their dances accompanied by drum music and bells.

Four patrol cars are stolen by armed commandos to rescue detained criminals but fail in the attempt.

Armed commando steals four patrol cars in Sonora

How an armed commando tried to free three members of his criminal group who were detained in Sonora.

Bacanora bottles

Bacanora: everything you need to know about the drink from Sonora

Bacanora is a drink that has been made for centuries in the state of Sonora and is representative of the region, pride of the people who produce it.