Magdalena

Magdalena de Kino, Sonora

Officially known as Magdalena de Kino, named in honor of Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino, and also the location of his final resting place. Magdalena is a charming and rustic pueblo nestled among Sonoran hills, where you can shop for Mexican curios and other goods in a relaxed environment, away from the border.

Magdalena has a rich local history, a beautiful church, a large plaza and several other interesting and historical sites to visit and photograph. It is also known for being the birthplace of Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio, who was assassinated in Tijuana in 1994.

Learn more about the Sonoran pueblo of Magdalena de Kino by visiting Viva Magdalena.

Viva Magdalena