Why go
- City in Sonora, Mexico.
- Served by San Luis Río Colorado Airport (UAC).
History
San Luis Río Colorado is a city and also the name of its surrounding municipality in the state of Sonora, Mexico. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 176,685. The city is the fourth-largest community in the state, and the municipality is also the fourth-largest in terms of population. Lying in the northwestern corner of Sonora, the city marks the state border with Baja California. It also stands on the international border with the United States, adjacent to San Luis, Arizona. It is located about 75 km from Mexicali. The municipality covers an area of 8,412.75 km2 in the Sonoran Desert.
Where to stay
Av. Alvaro Obregon 25, Av. Álvaro Obregón 2502, Residencias, 83448 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · facebook.com
Av Francisco I. Madero 521, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · oyorooms.com
Av. Álvaro Obregón 269, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · hotelsanantoniosl.com
Av. Álvaro Obregón 1408, Residencias, 83448 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · hotelpandainn.mx
Reforma Agraria B 2006, Federal, 83488 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · labrechahotel.com
Avenida Obregon 10 y 11 1111, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · 653hotel.com
Av. Álvaro Obregón #2102, Residencias, 83448 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · hotelfrontera.com.mx
Av. Álvaro Obregón 1050, entre y 11, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · booking-zugacloud.zugatech.com
Av. Alvaro Obregon Y 22 2200, Residencias, 83400 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Av. Captain Carlos G. Calles 100, Cuauhtémoc, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Av. Álvaro Obregón LB, 10 de Abril, 83400 san luis tio colorado, Son., Mexico
Av. Oaxaca 4409, Progreso, 83458 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Reforma, 83497 San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
Avenida Alvaro Obregon, y C. 8, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
C. 2, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Entre, Calle y Cjon. Madero y Calle 20 1910, Colonia Recidencial, 85449 San Luis, Son., Mexico
Av. Captain Carlos G. Calles 2009, Residencias, 83448 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Bugambilias B 2703, Reforma, 83497 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Av. Álvaro Obregón 629, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Av 16 de Septiembre 911, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · bestplacesinmap.eu
83450, Av. Álvaro Obregón LB, Burócrata, San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · motelesensonora.com
Av Libertad 504_10, Comercial, 83449 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · motelesensonora.com
Sinaloa B 4235, Progreso, 83458 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico · motelesensonora.com
Av Francisco Sarabia No 1101, Aviación, 83470 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
y, Av. Álvaro Obregón Calle 21, Residencias, 83400 San Luis Río Colorado, Son., Mexico
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 1637 Main Street, San Luis, 85349 · bk.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1589 Main Street, San Luis, 85349 · starbucks.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 624 San Luis Plaza Drive, San Luis, 85349 · locations.pizzahut.com
Mexican, Grill, Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1950 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard, San Luis, 85349 · labodega928.tugomenu.com
Sushi, Seafood, Mexican, Restaurant · Sushi/Seafood restaurant · 1111 Avenida Álvaro Obregón, San Luis Río Colorado, 83449 · pezgallo.mx
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Avenida Obregon y 4, San Luis Río Colorado
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Oaxaca B y 26, San Luis Río Colorado
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Main Street, San Luis, 85349
Seafood, Mexican, Restaurant · Seafood/Mexican restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · 1301 Avenida Álvaro Obregón, 83448 · dairyqueen.com.mx
Restaurant · restaurant · 1950 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard, San Luis, 85349 · labodega928.tugomenu.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Av. Libertad y 12, San Luis Río Colorado
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Avenida Obregón y 9, San Luis Río Colorado
Salad, Sandwich, Tea, Restaurant · Salad/Sandwich restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · Avenida Obregon, San Luis Rio Colorado
Tacos, Fast Food · Tacos fast food · Avenida Revolución 20 y 21, San Luis Río Colorado
Tortas, Fast Food · Tortas fast food · Av. Libertad y 4, San Luis Río Colorado
Cafe · cafe · 151 South Oak Avenue, San Luis, 85349 · visityuma.com
Food Court · food court · San Luis
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1517 North Main Street, San Luis, 85349 · locations.carlsjr.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Calle 9, San Luis Rio Colorado, 83449
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Avenida Obregon y 4, San Luis Río Colorado
Mexican, Tacos, Restaurant · Mexican/Tacos restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 4th Avenue, San Luis, 85349
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Avenida Obregón y 12, San Luis Rio Colorado
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · Avenida Francisco Ignacio Madero y 1ra., San Luis Río Colorado
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard, San Luis, 85349
Tortas, Fast Food · Tortas fast food · Cjon. Nayarit y 2, San Luis Río Colorado
Cafe · cafe · Avenida Álvaro Obregón 21 y 22
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 23396 Main Street, San Luis, 85349 · locations.jackinthebox.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Avenida Francisco Ignacio Madero y 13, San Luis Río Colorado
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1233 N Main Street, San Luis, 85459
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Calle 44, San Luis Río Colorado
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Calzada Monterrey, San Luis Río Colorado
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Avenida Obregón y 9, San Luis Río Colorado
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · San Luis Río Colorado
Restaurant · restaurant · Avenida Francisco Eusebio Kino 5ta y 6ta, San Luis Río Colorado
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Avenida Obregón y 20, San Luis Río Colorado
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 566 Main Street, San Luis, 85349 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · Avenida Felix Contreras y 17, San Luis Río Colorado
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · Calle 26, San Luis Río Colorado
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Airports
Yuma International Airport (YUM) 27 km to the centre
2191 E 32nd St #218, Yuma, AZ 85365 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Phoenix, Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 1 route: Phoenix*
- United Airlines UA (EM2) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- US Airways US (CRJ) · 1 route: Phoenix*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
San Luis Río Colorado Airport (UAC) 2.9 km to the centre
San Luis Río Colorado, SON, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Rolle Airfield 9.8 km to the centre
San Luis, AZ, US
Janitzio Airstrip 10 km to the centre
Mexicali, BCN, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is San Luis Río Colorado Airport (UAC); 28 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach