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Summer Events
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Caborca produces some of the highest quality
table grapes in the world.
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Summertime in Caborca's desert environment is extremely hot (the week of July 17,
for example, had temperatures over 110 degrees F nearly every day). Also, schools
are out for vacation, so whoever can get out of Caborca, does.
There is a festival (the Vendimia) to celebrate the grape harvest, although to-date
it has been more of a local event (dances with local bands, etc.) than a tourist
event. Also, elections are typically held in July, and this year is no exception. On
July 2nd voters selected their next president, as well as several local officials such
as Presidente Municipal (mayor) and Diputados Locales (city council members)
As occurs in southern Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix), Caborca also has a monsoon
season, generally starting in late June and lasting through August or September.
During this time, late afternoon storm cells develop that cause brief wind storms
and thunderstorms. There has been precious little rain this year, most of the
storms have turned out to be dust storms.
Despite the heat and occasional summer storms though, Caborca is still bustling. If
you don't mind the heat, this is the best time of year to get a deal on a hotel and
relax in a refreshing swimming pool.
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The summer is also when elections are held
(in July). In 2006 there was a presidential
election as well as for local mayors
(presidentes municipales, or alcaldes) and
other local elected offices.
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