Region

Visiting the Sonora region is a fascinating experience due to the diversity of ecosystems, great weather, culture and pristine natural beauty.

The area is abundant with wild life such as the mule deer, big horn sheep, white tailed deer, bobcats, possums, mourning dove, wild turkey, and quail. Rare birds such as the elegant trogan and cotamundi are spotted frequently in the area. Upon rare and magical occasions, glimpses of the magnificent desert jaguar occur.

Along the Rio Sonora Route you will find examples of colonial architecture, eco-tourism attractions, southwest landscape and friendly people in numerous small Mexican towns that have grown up over the past 400 years along the river Sonora. You will be able to visit historic churches and missions, ranches and farms, small Mexican rural communities, and incredibly beautiful southwestern vistas and scenery. 

Village

The town of Bańamichi was settled in 1639 by Bartolome Castanos and Pedro Pantoja, Jesuit missionaries. The name comes from the Opata language and means " where it gives to return the water".

Community attractions include the Nuestro Senora de Loreto Temple , which was begun in the 17th century and retains it original structure with additions from the 1940s. The Hidalgo Plaza in the town center contains the Piedra Historica, an ancient petroglyph which scholars believe represents an irrigation map. The nearby parks of Bacachi and El Baceran allow visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings of this part of Mexico.

The principal economic activity in the area is agriculture including large cattle ranching. Other activities include manufacturing and small commercial business.