Unique things to do in Sonora

1 in 4 Mexicans do not know if they are going to eat today, which means 3 of us can help! At the Hermosillo Food Bank, you will learn everything about the environmental impact that food waste generates, what food insecurity is and how you can help . In addition, you will also live the experience of volunteering and directly support people to get access to nutritious food.

Get access to an intimate community experience while you travel and be involved with improving the quality of life of the people who live here. Support the local community of Mulege by helping facilitate an Acupuncturists Without Border healing clinic without needing any special training. Our experience starts 30 minutes before the clinic is scheduled to begin. You will have a chance to learn about ear acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. Then, we will set up our room and have a brief guided meditation. During the clinic itself, you will not need to speak Spanish or have any special skills beyond a warm smile. You will help greet participants at the door and show them to their seats, keep the supply table organized, watch for anyone who has questions, and take supplies to the acupuncturist while she is working with someone. Once all community members are seated and cared for, you have the opportunity to receive "ear seeds" - the small seeds on a piece of adhesive tape used to stimulate acupuncture points. The entire group will sit together for approximately 30 minutes experiencing the group healing. After all of the community members have left, we will clear away the supplies. We will take time to talk about our observations. Taking a few deep breaths together, we will close our healing circle, completing your experience.

Kayak the main beaches of Puerto Peñasco: Playa el Mirador, la Choya, Las Conchas, Estero Morua. The person will be given the option to choose which beach to take the kayak.

NOTE: The hike described to Canyon El Silencio and El Ojo de Agua involves desert hiking and is only possible in the cooler months of the year. 1:00pm: We will meet at the restaurant El Esterito 1. 1:00pm-1:30pm: We will leave the restaurant and drive in our own vehicles to the property where the first trailhead is located. 1:30pm-2:30pm: We will hike to Canyon El Silencio, taking time to observe the geology of the canyon as well as the unique species of plants and animals we may encounter. 2:30pm-3:00pm: We will return to our vehicles and drive to the property where the second trailhead is located. 3:00pm-4:30pm: We will hike to the spring of El Ojo de Agua. This mountainside spring has water year-round and harbors mosses and ferns. In addition, we will see many Mexican fan palms and stunning views of the coastline. 4:30pm-5:30pm: We will reconvene under a shady palapa and enjoy freshly prepared ceviche from locally caught fish served on a tostada with sauces of your choice. If you find you are still hungry after the ceviche, we can visit the restaurant El Dorado where you can purchase excellent seafood. This palapa restaurant is located on a beautiful sandy beach where you can observe local fishermen, or enjoy a pleasant swim (weather permitting).

NOTE: You have to be able to swim and feel comfortable doing so in the sea. For more information and before making any bookings please contact the host. 9:00-9:30am : We will meet at Hammer Heads restaurant, located in the Marina San Carlos, where we will start with a brief PowerPoint presentation on the natural history and ecology of the region. We will also review the most common species we will likely encounter during our snorkel. If needed, I will provide snorkel gear which we will try on to ensure a comfortable fit and that everyone is well equipped for the days activity. 9:30-9:45am : We will drive in our vehicles to the snorkel destination. 9:45-10:00am : After parking our vehicles, we will review the snorkel site and discuss our general course to be followed while snorkeling. The route will be based on the current conditions (e.g. currents, wind, visibility etc.), and the ability and snorkeling experience of the group as a whole. 10:00-11:30am: We will snorkel the area and observe the spectacular marine life the Sea of Cortez harbors. 11:30- 12:00pm: We will reconvene as a group and discus our observations from the snorkeling experience while we enjoy a freshly prepared ceviche.