Sonora
Mexican state, arid
Sonora is a state in northwestern Mexico, bordering Arizona and the Gulf of California.
The Sonoran Desert, which spans both countries, takes its name from the state.
Sonora appears in contexts of Mexican geography, border politics, and desert ecology: The migrants crossed through Sonora.
The word sometimes evokes the harsh, arid landscape of the region.
Columnar desert cactus
- Gila monsterVenomous American desert lizard
- cactusSpiny desert plant
- chollaBranching cylindrical cactus
- prickly pearSpine-covered cactus, edible fruit
mesquite · creosote · ironwood · javelina · roadrunner · coyote · jackrabbit · tortoise
Indigenous Sonoran people
- MayoRenowned medical center
- deer danceRitual imitating forest ungulates
- tribal landsIndigenous peoples' sovereign territory
- indigenousOriginating in a region
Binational border town pair
- MagdalenaColombian river, woman's name
- Sierra MadreMajor Mexican cordillera
- borderOuter edge or limit
- Arizona48th state admitted
Spanish northern adjective
- corridoMexican narrative folk song
- accordionBellows-driven reed instrument
- conjuntoRegional Mexican music group
- mariachiMexican folk ensemble
ranchera · polka · folk · ballad · regional Mexican · tropical
Marinated grilled beef
- burritoFilled, wrapped tortilla
- chimichangaDeep-fried flour tortilla wrap
- machacaDried, shredded beef preparation
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
flour tortilla · menudo · birria · barbacoa · queso fresco · chorizo · regional
saguaro
Columnar desert cactus
- Gila monsterVenomous American desert lizard
- cactusSpiny desert plant
- chollaBranching cylindrical cactus
prickly pear · mesquite · creosote · ironwood · javelina · roadrunner · coyote · jackrabbit · tortoise · rattlesnake
Yaqui
Indigenous Sonoran people
- MayoRenowned medical center
- deer danceRitual imitating forest ungulates
- tribal landsIndigenous peoples' sovereign territory
indigenous · ceremonial · ancestors · traditions · reservation
Nogales
Binational border town pair
- MagdalenaColombian river, woman's name
- Sierra MadreMajor Mexican cordillera
- borderOuter edge or limit
norteño
Spanish northern adjective
- corridoMexican narrative folk song
- accordionBellows-driven reed instrument
- conjuntoRegional Mexican music group
mariachi · ranchera · polka · folk · ballad · regional Mexican · tropical
carne asada
Marinated grilled beef
- burritoFilled, wrapped tortilla
- chimichangaDeep-fried flour tortilla wrap
- machacaDried, shredded beef preparation
ceviche · flour tortilla · menudo · birria · barbacoa · queso fresco · chorizo · regional
SonoraChiapas
Southeastern Mexican state
Yucatán · Tabasco · Oaxaca · Veracruz · Mexico City
SonoraAmazon rainforest
Largest tropical forest ecosystem
tropical jungle · Congo Basin · Pacific Northwest · temperate forest · wetlands
- Sonoran DesertArid region, Arizona-Mexico