Top Things to do in Sonora
Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Sonora, Sonora
Discover the best top things to do in Sonora, Northern Mexico including Rocky Point Ziplines, El Rancho Del Desierto, Cerro Tetakawi, Gary's Dive shop, Cerro de la Campana, Nacapule Canyon, La Laguna Del Nainari, Isla San Jorge, El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve, Estero el Soldado, Area Natural Protegida.
Restaurants in Sonora
1. Rocky Point Ziplines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
This tour is over 1 mile of high flying fun! Our Zipline Tour is the biggest and best zipline adventure in Sonora, Mexico! It consists of 5 ziplines ranging in lengths of 350' to 2000' and heights of up to 150' above the desert floor.
2. El Rancho Del Desierto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
We offer wunderful guided trail rides on the beach and in the Sonoran desert. Our horses are very well manered, they are perfect for all levels of riding, we accept riders of all ages, max.250 pounds (115 kg).
Reviewed By hollyi804
We have a house in San Carlos and go about 3 times a year. Every trip for the past 12 years we have done a ride with Astrid. It is always a highlight of our trip. She is amazing her horses are the best. And to take a horse on the beach...there isn't too many places in the world you can still do this! I highly recommend this experience!
3. Cerro Tetakawi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By RTW-traveling
You can hike up the West peak from the Piedras Pintas beach. This hike gives you a mroe unobstructed view of the ocean and La Manga beach. Hike up the east side from the obvious Kiosk and this gives you a better view of San Carlos, Guaymas, and still amazing ocean views. This is the more popular of the two hikes. But whatever you do, do NOT miss this amazing vista if you're int he San Carlos area!!
4. Gary's Dive shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
In beautiful San Carlos, Mexico, Gary's Dive Shop, established in October of 1971, was the first 100% legal, federally certificated and licensed maritime operator in San Carlos. Our twenty-nine person staff is very experienced with an average of over 12 years each with us. We have diving, fishing, snorkeling and ocean/nature tours, as well as bay and sunset cruises, dive instruction, rental and repair services. We are open every day, 365 days a year from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Gary's Dive Shop is the first and only boat operator in San Carlos and the entire state of Sonora to be certified NOM-05 and NOM-08 and to receive the coveted Federal recognition award "Distintivo M" and the state recognition award "Calidad Sonora" for safety and excellence in costumer service.
5. Cerro de la Campana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Dazbc2014 - Kelowna, Canada
Great walk up from hotel ibis , nice place once up there , just watch out for the dogs when walking ...it's a windey way up to the top not too many cars go up in the morning when I did , but once to top you will notice many scenic pictures when walking up , once at the top great view of Hermosillo , not to be missed
6. Nacapule Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By 818annw - Dover, United Kingdom
We wanted to hike and see something of the countryside here - where desert meets the sea. Being on The San Andreas fault the rock formations are incredible. So pleased we went to Enrike’s Adventures (which I think may be called St Carlos Adventures now) . Such a lovely guy who is really passionate about the environment.. Very informative about the geology and flora and fauna of the area and the effect of the micro climate created by the canyon. This was the best day of our holiday - even though I was shaking like a leaf going up and down THE LADDER! I don’t like heights. The tranquility and connection with nature made it worthwhile....... You can climb, abseil and go on on a zip line in the canyon, too,if that’s your thing.
7. La Laguna Del Nainari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
8. Isla San Jorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By adeolaa585
We took the kids on this excursion and we all had a marvelous time. The sea lion was a great experience for them and kayaking by sea lions was a once in a lifetime treat. Kids were also able to snorkle and it was all in all a great day! Definitely recommend it.
9. El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Foody4seeker
The visitors center is nice. There is an 18 minute movie in english you can ask for. There are two short informative hikes that have signage in spanish and english. The road to the craters is permanently closed due to a local township wanting a fee for passage so they made a new road further north. You still have to check in at the biological center where the old road starts, 23 Km north of the visitors center. There you will pay an additional fee and be given instructions and a map. All in spanish. The new road is at Km 51 west out of Sonoyta, about 125 Km. A bit of an inconvenience but we wanted to see the craters and we had packed a lunch and had plenty to drink. The entrance is not marked but it is next to a structure being built, probably a new entrance office. From there it is pretty straight forward. High clearance vehicles are a must. The camping area is pretty spartan. It has a couple of tables with fire rings. The desert was in full bloom and was breath taking.
