Santa Ana Sinaloa
By Dorothy Bell
Our Lady of Saint Ana
Santa Ana, Sonora
Location 105 kms (65 miles) South of Nogales on Highway 15
Population 11,000 people in the city, 15,000 in the municipality
Climate: DRY and Hot. Santa Ana lies in the Sonoran Desert
29.1 ° C in July-August, a minimum average monthly temperature of 12.4 ° C in December to February, Rainfall occurs in the months of July and August with an average annual rainfall of 332 mm, Frost appears in February and March.
History
Santa Ana is and has always been an important crossroad.
The Pima Indians populated the Magdalena River Valley and settled into an area called Santa Ana Viejo once the Spanish arrived and a Mission was established.
The town was founded in 1883 with the building of the Sonoran Railway. It was given municipal status in 1935.
T
ourist Attractions
Santa Ana is not a major stopping spot for tourists. Perhaps the most notable building is the Gothic Church “Our Lady of Saint Ana.” An old 18th century structure with grand beautiful arches.
In July the town celebrates Saint Ana Day, a regional fair which runs from 17 to 26 June
Industry
Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main economic activities. Main crops are corn, vegetables, wheat, and cattle fodder, Ranchers export calves to the US.
There is one Maguiladora plant assembling automotive electronic components, generating 800 jobs.
Getting There
From Nogales drive 105 kms (65 miles) south past to KM 165. At the junction of HWY 2.
From Nogales drive 148 kms south to KM 122
Accommodation
RV Park
Punta Vista (Edgar and Anna’s)
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