San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

“The mighty Colorado River has turned into a creek and the steamboats that made their way up from the Sea of Cortez are a long ago story. Progress.”

Vehicles at the San Luis Río Colorado border crossing, Sonora — archive photograph
San Luis Río Colorado border crossing. Archive photograph from On the Road in Mexico.

Name: San Luis Río Colorado “Saint Luis” and “the Colorado River”

Location: Sits on the most westerly and Northern area of the state of Sonora right next to the border of the State of Baja California. It also sits on the US border adjacent to San Luis Arizona.

Weather: Desert Climate. One of the hottest places in Mexico.
Current forecasts and weather alerts — Mexico’s national weather service
January Average Highs 20.6 C (69.1F) Lows 5.9C (42.6F)

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July Average Highs 42.3C (108.1F) Lows 25.6C (78.1F)

Population: 160,000

Elevation: 51 m (167 ft)

Founded: 1907

Medical: Doctors, dentists

Money: Banks, ATMs

Getting there:

From Mexicali drive Highway 2 east. From Santa Ana drive Highway 2 West.

From Yuma Arizona drive south on Highway 95.

Accommodation

RV Parks nearby

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