Pitiquito
Just a few miles to the east of Caborca, Pitiquito (pronounced pee-tee-kee-toe) has a leather factory that produces a variety of fine leather goods, and a charming mission church as well.
Rocky Point
Known to the locals as Puerto Peñasco, this beachside resort community is a short 108-mile drive from Caborca. A popular tourist destination, Rocky Point offers a variety of activities and accommodations. For more information, here's a start:
Seaside Mexico
RockyPointMexico
RockyPointOnline
PuertoPenasco
CometoRockyPoint
Magdalena
The final resting place of Father Eusebio Francisco Kino's remains (which are on display), Magdalena is a charming community with a small shopping district that offers a variety of traditional Mexican goods. More information.
Kino Missions
By taking the highways to follow the “Ruta de las Misiones,” you can visit other Kino missions in the Northern Sonora region. Also, there are American tour groups who offer guided tours of the Missions. More information.
Trincheras
The centerpiece of this pueblo of 6,000 is a terraced hill (also known as the pyramid of Sonora) made by indigenous peoples thousands of years ago. It was also home to Sonora native Joaquin Murrieta, known as the “Mexican Robin Hood” of the 1850's California gold rush era. More information.
The beaches along the Sea of Cortez
Caborca's geographical coverage stretches to the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California), where there are more than 90 miles of coastline, encompassing five beaches. There are also small towns and fishing villages along the coast. Photos of El Desemboque and Puerto Lobos.
Additional Web Sites
Explore Sonora
Viva Magdalena
Santa Ana Sonora
The State of Sonora's Tourism Web Site
