Ruta del Novillo Tour

On this tour of the villages in the Yaqui Valley, we'll explore the most traditional and scenic places in this part of the state of Sonora.

Yaqui Valley Villages Tour

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Hermosillo and start this tour of the Ruta del Novillo.

First, we'll visit Mazatán, a small town founded by the Spanish in the 17th century and known for its traditional fresh cheese. We'll enjoy our treats and then head to Nidopa Ranch, where they distill and produce Bacanora, a traditional drink made from agave leaves from northern tribes in the state.

The tour continues to Mátape to visit the Musician's Museum and learn about the origins of the Othón brothers' orchestra and other musical groups from the area.

The tour then will proceed to the outskirts of San Pedro de la Cueva, where we'll visit the Dry Waterfall, an unusual geological formation. Later, we'll go to a local wafer factory to discover its iconic status.

After an hour of free time for lunch, we'll head to Batuc to enjoy panoramic views. Our next stop will be in Ures, where we'll visit Zaragoza Plaza and a ham factory.

Lastly, we'll return to Hermosillo, arriving at your hotel about 11 hours later.