Sonora · Mexico
Hermosillo travel guide
Hermosillo is a city in Sonora, Mexico, home to about 856,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- HMO9 km · General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Hermosillo
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Hermosillo
Hermosillo, 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.
Hermosillo is one of the largest cities in Northwest Mexico, with a population of around 812,000 people (2015). Industry and manufacturing has been the most dynamic sector of the economy. Much of this began in the 1980s with the establishment of the automobile industry. Electronics and IT are the largest employers by both revenue and number of employees. Manufacturers employ about 30% of the population. Temperatures can reach 52 °C (125.6 °F) in the summer months, making it one of the hottest cities in the country.
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Where to stay
Which part of Hermosillo to stay in
Hotels and accommodations abound around the city. Very nice hotels in Hermosillo cost about the same as a mid-range hotel in Phoenix.
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When to go
The best time to visit Hermosillo
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Hermosillo are December to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; July is the wettest, with about 96 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Hermosillo: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO), about 9.4 km from the city centre in a straight line; General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM, 123 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
There's a trolley bus tour that goes out just in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Hermosillo right in the city center. It will take you to the best sight seeings and landscapes of the city. Unlike most cities in the USA or Canada the bus in Hermosillo is a simple (and cheap) way to get around. The buses will run every few minutes, so if you miss one just wait a few minutes for the next one. Bus service is not recommended for tourists as you can get lost or end up in an outskirt zone. Do not use buses if you are not familiar to the routes.
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HMO · General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport
GYM · General José María Yáñez International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Hermosillo
Drink
There are beer stores everywhere in Hermosillo. The most popular brands are Tecate, Pacifico, and Modelo (Corona). In a hurry? Look for a "Tecate Six" you can buy your beer in a drive-thru. Coke and Pepsi are available at almost every restaurant and store, DrPepper is available at Extra, Santa fe and Super del Norte stores. Tap water is safe to drink, as Hermosillo is the only city that purifies the water before it goes to the pipes. While it is safe to drink, many of the locals suggest drinking purified bottled water, as the tap water contains some minerals which after years of drinking may cause (or may not) teeth stains.
Stay safe
Hermosillo is safer than the rest of Mexico, far from being a dangerous place, but there is criminal activity in the city. Use common sense and if you wouldn't do something in your home city, don't do it in Hermosillo, lock up your car, don't wave money around, keep your purse close to you, etc. Tourist attractions are very safe and police are always close by in case of emergency. Usual response time for paramedics is under 5 minutes. If you or anyone in your party is drunk, do not drive. Drunk drivers are easily spotted and you will get pulled over.
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Questions
Hermosillo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Hermosillo?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Hermosillo are December to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; July is the wettest, with about 96 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Hermosillo?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO), about 9.4 km from the city centre in a straight line; General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM, 123 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Hermosillo?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Hermosillo
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.