Alamos People Magic

Alamos People magic is located in southern Sonora, bordered on the north by the municipality of Rosario, on the south by the State of Sinaloa, on the east by the State of Chihuahua and west by the municipalities of Huatabampo, Navojoa and Quiriego. The architecture of this beautiful city is a fusion between the baroque Spanish and indigenous, but also hides the magic of having a pleasant climate throughout the year, which offers a pleasant and ideal for the development of cultural events. This colonial landscape goes back to the past, we are amazed with its centuries-old buildings that are traversed by cobbled streets, gives us the light arches perfectly delineated and yards lost between plants and flowers, also allows us to take shelter in old buildings that are now part of tourist infrastructure of the place.

 It is considered the colonial city for the purity of its architecture has also been named "The City of Portales."

 

In Alamos you can enjoy:

•   Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Festival (FAOT), after the known tenor of America is one of the most important annual cultural events in the north of our country, which has become a tradition for lovers of music and culture. Will take place on the 27th edition of this International forum for the dissemination of singing and other musical genres, will be held from 21 to 29 January next year. For more information: alamos2011@isc.gob.mx www.isc.gob.mx www.festivalortiztirado.gob.mx 
• Handicrafts are made rustic furniture in wood from the region. Articles are also made of palm brass. wrought iron, clay, musical instruments, sow woven, embroidered, still life arrangements. 
• Typical products Cajeta quince, guava, mango, milk, sweet uvalama, chiltepín sauce, ranch panelas, pepitorias, etc.. Also among their exotic curiosities are the "Jumping Bean", of which Los Alamos is the world capital.
  Historic Buildings (The brochure lacks a historical emphasis) In 2000, the Federal Government declares Alamos Historical Monuments Zone, with 188 stunning buildings. The Parish of the Immaculate Conception, seat of the first bishop of Sonora and which dates from the last third of the eighteenth century. The Plaza de Armas, the central kiosk in its all-seeing and all treasures, is surrounded by a garden that seems to be jealously guarded by ancient palms. At their ends, are stately buildings like City Hall and the Museum Costumbrista, among others. 
• Customs is located around 10 km from downtown. Old mining town, important for its silver mines discovered in 1683. One of its main attractions is the Chapel of Our Lady of Balvanera. Other places to visit are: Minas Nuevas, promontories, Tetajiosa, the Mocúzarit Dam, Nahuibampo, The Pillars, The Veranito, Macoyahui. 
• Protection Area SAW THE POPLAR RIVER Cuchujaqui APFF-Sierra de Alamos-Rio Cuchujaqui was issued on July 19, 1996, for its rich biodiversity and its more than 92,000 hectares, in which there have been more than 1,200 species of plants, 289 birds, 85 species of mammals, 92 reptiles, 23 amphibians and 13 species of fish. In recent years, has been awarded international recognition. In 2007 was included as a Biosphere Reserve under the program "Man and Biosphere" (MAB) by UNESCO. In 2010, 3 streams were added to the list of Ramsar sites because of their high ecological value and benefits it provides to humanity. 
• Historical tours, miniature train rides, visits the Museum Costumbrista of Sonora, craft market, the lookout, and so on. Also, we have alternative ecotourism activities such as rappelling, horseback riding, hiking, trips to the mountains, bird watching, hunting, hunting, among others.