Spanish Colonial Architecture, Villa Hermosa, Alamos

Alamos, Sonora, Mexico

This is the final gallery of photos from a trip to the state of Sonora in Mexico in December 2002. Included in this galler are some digital artworks from photos taken in Alamos and Navajoa.

All photos are available as prints, greeting cards, or for licensing. Use the Buy link at the top of the page. If you wish to email me about any of the images, check the photos of interest, and complete the form at the bottom of the page. Don't forget your email address so I can reply to you.

A rooftop view in Alamos. What else could you call it but a "roofscape"?

Roofscape of Alamos

The view across a brick wall towards the mountains surrounding Alamos.

Brick Wall and Mountain Range

The top of the church tower in Alamos framed by old walls

Walls and Church Spire

Going cheap, some not-so-prime real estate near the Mirador in Alamos, Mexico.

Real Estate for Sale in Alamos

An old wooden house falling apart in Alamos.

Tubmble Down House

A landscape framed by a barbed-wire fence in Alamos.

Barbed Wire Fence Landscape

A masonary angel sits in front of the gate to the house in Alamos.

Angel

The devil and Christmas? In the case of Mexico, yes! Around Christmas, religious plays are presented called Las Pastorelas. Part of the story involves the devil who attempts to tempt the Three Wise Men from their quest of following the star heralding the birth of Christ.

Pastorelas Devil

A shrien to the Virgin of Guadalupe (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) in the front of a house in Alamos.

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

A chapel dedicated to Santa Eduwiges at the side of the highway passing through the Sonoran Desert in Mexico.

Santa Eduwiges Chapel

A collection of religious objects decorate the altar in the chapel dedicated to Santa Eduwiges in the Sonoran Desert of Mexico.

Altar in Santa Eduwiges Chapel

The central square in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico.

Alamos Central Square

The central square in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico.

Alamos Central Square

The guests at a wedding socialize in front of the Alamos church.

Mexican Wedding Guests

The kids wait in the back of the truck while mom does the shopping at a store on the main street of Navajoa, Sonora, Mexico.

Childen in the Back of a Truck

Christmas decorations span the main street of Navajoa, Sonora, Mexico.

Christmas Decorations

Portrait of the family's matriarch.

Nana

A portrait of an uncle in his Sunday-Best including cowboy hat.

Portrait of a Mexican Man Wearing a Hat

A portrait of cousin Tony.

Young Mexican Man

Travelers palm in the courtyard of the Hotel Los Tesoros in Alamos. Despite its name, the plant is a member of the strelitziaceae or bird of paradise family. Native to Madagascar.

Travelers Palm

The "travelers palm" in the courtyard of the Hotel Los Tesoros in Alamos, Mexico

Ravenala Madagascariensis (Travelers Palm)

Study of a cactus

Cactus

Red bouganvillea frames a doorway in Alamos.

Red Bouganvillea

The old Alamos home of Mexican filmstar Maria Felix was lovingly restored by Canadian ex-pat Lynda. Included in the renovations were some guesthouses which are available for rent. See http://www.alamosmexico.com/casafelix/.

Maria Felix House (Casa de Maria Felix)

The courtyard of the Case de Maria Felix in Alamos.

Courtyard of the Casa de Maria Felix

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