Ures Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Sonora, Mexico
About Ures
Ures is a small town of about 4,000, though the population swells to almost 8,500 (2020) if you count rural residents who live in the surrounding municipality (county). It's a small town, but the only place for many miles if you need traveler services. The town lies within the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains at an elevation of 420 meters (1378 feet). The Sonora River runs along the north side of town and Ures is the southernmost point on theRuta de Rio Sonora, an official tourism route sponsored by the State of Sonora. Jesuit missionaries established a mission in Ures in 1636. During the 19th century, Apache indians fled U.S. cavalry troops in Arizona and moved into mountainous areas near Ures. During the French incursions of thetumultuous 19th century, a nearby village (part of the Ures
Top Attractions in Ures
Explore the best things to see and do in Ures:
- ★Casa de General Pesqueira
- ★Museo Regional y Casa de la Cultura de Ures
- ★Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel
- ★Plaza Zaragoza
Where to Eat in Ures
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Rincon Botanero
- 🍴Las Cachoriadas De Aram
- 🍴Mariscos La Laguna
- 🍴Yak Roll Sushi
Where to Stay in Ures
- 🏨Hacienda Aquaventura
- 🏨Hacienda Labrador
- 🏨Hotel el Tejaban
- 🏨Hotel Rut
Ures Travel Guide Sections
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