Border Region

Agua Prieta

Nogales

San Luis RC

Sonoyta

Coastal Sonora

Northern Sonora

Central Sonora

Southern Sonora

Mexico

The Border

Where the Northern border of Sonora adjoins the southern border of Arizona, there are four main border crossings:

Nogales, AZ / Nogales, Sonora

Douglas, AZ / Agua Prieta, Sonora

Lukeville, AZ / Sonoyta, Sonora

Yuma, AZ / San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora

Mexican border towns can be fun places to shop and enjoy a taste of Mexico.  However, they can also be dangerous.  As a general rule it is best to travel in groups, and during the day.

Although there have been violent incidents in southern Nogales (not anywhere near the border tourism area), in general Sonora's border towns have not had problems with crime and violence to the extent that border towns in other states have experienced. However, it's always a good idea to check for travel advisories before entering Mexico.  

U.S. State Department's current Mexico border travel advisory
Is it Safe to Travel in Sonora?

And while it's easy to get caught up in the "intoxicating" environment, be careful about drinking too much, stay in places where there are other tourists, and always be aware of your surroundings.

Click here to read about requirements for entering and leaving the country of Mexico.  And if you plan to drive into Mexico, don't forget your automobile insurance.

Waiting to enter the U.S. from Nogales, Sonora

Mexican ceramics are among the products for sale in border towns. Click here to shop online

Many tourists visit Sonoran border towns for professional dental and medical care