How to get to the Mayo Region

The Mayo Region is in southern Sonora, on the Gulf of California. Navojoa is its largest city and the most convenient base for exploring the six municipalities: Navojoa, Huatabampo, Álamos, Etchojoa, Benito Juárez and Quiriego.

Driving from Arizona

• Cross at Nogales and follow Federal Highway 15 south through Hermosillo and Ciudad Obregón.

• Nogales to Navojoa is about 600 km (370 mi): 6 to 7 hours of driving, depending on traffic and stops.

• Much of the route is a toll highway; carry cash or a card for the toll booths.

Permit for foreign-plated cars

If your trip stays within Sonora, you can get the “Only Sonora” temporary import permit, valid for 180 days, online or at a Banjercito office. If you will drive beyond Sonora, you need the regular temporary import permit.

Requirements and fees may change: check them before you travel on the Sonora State Government website.

Flying in

• Ciudad Obregón International Airport: the closest, about 55 km (34 mi) from Navojoa, roughly 40 minutes by car.

• Los Mochis International Airport (Sinaloa): about 165 km (100 mi) from Navojoa on Federal Highway 15.

Getting around the region

A car is the most practical way to explore the region. Álamos is about 53 km (33 mi) from Navojoa on State Highway 162, around one hour away. Each municipality’s page explains how to get there from Navojoa.

Sources: Sonora State Government (Only Sonora program); approximate road distances.