Hermosillo - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?

Unfortunately racism exists everywhere but I can't think of anything specific in Hermosillo. Hermosillo, like much of Latin America, has a machista culture. You may come across people with the mindset that the role of the man is to dominate, work, and make money and the role of the woman is to please the man, cook, clean, and take care of the kids. - Sep 2024


See above. - Sep 2022


Not really. Lots of people of various Christ-centered beliefs in Hermosillo. - Aug 2022


Not obviously. - Aug 2015


I haven't noticed anything explicitly, but I can say that Hermosillo is a pretty homogenous place. There don't seem to be a lot of opportunities to practice your religion if you aren't Catholic or some form of Christian. Also, racially, it isn't very diverse. My kids with their blonde hair are often pointed at, and everyone wants to touch their hair and know what we are doing in Hermosillo. - Apr 2013


Hermosillo (and Mexico) is predominately Catholic, although several other Christian denominations thrive. To my knowledge there are no places of worship for adherents of Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, or Hinduism. African Americans assigned to Hermosillo have complained of being stared and pointed at and even touched. People of African decent are almost non-existent in Hermosillo. - Dec 2009


Sonora's proximity to the U.S. history of an influx of European and U.S. immigrants, and the long-time connections between Hermosillo's residents and Arizona, all contribute to making most residents of Hermosillo very welcoming of expatriates. The majority of the local population is Catholic. I have not observed blatant discrimination against other religions. - Feb 2008


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