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Advertise With What’s Up San Carlos

2026 Advertising Rates with What’s Up San Carlos

Reach thousands of residents, visitors, snowbirds, and tourists actively looking for places to eat, things to do, events, tours, shopping, and local services in San Carlos and Guaymas.

Every week, What’s Up San Carlos connects local businesses with an engaged audience actively searching for where to go and what to experience.

What’s Up San Carlos is one of the most widely followed local information resources for San Carlos and Guaymas.

Our Reach

  • Weekly newsletter sent to more than 7,400 subscribers
  • More than 18,000 unique website visitors every month
  • Over 15,000 Facebook followers
  • Newsletter open rate over 42% (industry average is approximately 20%)
  • Newsletter click-through rate over 7.5% (industry average is approximately 2–3%)

Whether you want more restaurant customers, tour bookings, event attendance, or local visibility, we offer affordable advertising packages designed specifically for businesses in San Carlos and Guaymas.

Platinum Package – Maximum Visibility

Perfect for businesses that want year-round exposure across our newsletter and website.

Your Platinum Package Includes:

  • Weekly newsletter advertisement
  • Banner ad at the top of the website
  • Sidebar website advertisement
  • Featured business listing
  • Gold Directory Listing

Monthly Investment: $3,600 pesos + IVA

Only a limited number of Platinum placements are available.

Our Platinum Package provides maximum exposure across the newsletter and website, giving your business consistent visibility in front of thousands of potential customers every week.

Advertise in Our Weekly Newsletter

These Sponsors Connect With Thousands of Local Readers WeeklyWeekly Newsletter Advertising

Connect With Thousands of Local Readers Weekly:

  • Large Newsletter Display Ad (240 × 120 px) — prominently displayed in the weekly newsletter with a direct link to your website or Facebook page: $1,100 pesos per month + IVA
  • Standard Newsletter Display Ad (240 × 60 px) — featured in the weekly newsletter with a direct link to your website or Facebook page: $550 pesos per month + IVA
  • Special Event Promotion — featured within the body of the newsletter for concerts, festivals, community events, and special occasions (non-business advertising): $700 pesos per week + IVA
  • Entertainment & Community Calendar Listing — includes listings for thrift stores, bookstores, church services, sports clubs, and community organizations: $430 pesos per month + IVA

Restaurant Advertising Package

Keep your restaurant visible year-round to residents and visitors searching for places to eat, happy hours, entertainment, and dining specials in San Carlos and Guaymas.

Annual Investment: $5,000 pesos + IVA

Included in the restaurant advertising package is:

  • Enhanced restaurant listing with photos, menu, map, contact information, and website link
  • Weekly promotion of happy hours, food specials, and entertainment
  • Gold Business Directory listing
  • Ongoing visibility on the website and newsletter

Tours & Excursions Package

Promote your tours, excursions, fishing charters, eco-adventures, cruises, and local experiences to thousands of visitors and residents interested in exploring San Carlos and Guaymas.

Your business will appear weekly in the newsletter under “Explore San Carlos: Tours & Excursions” and includes:

  • Business description
  • One image or logo
  • Contact information
  • Website link
  • Promotional offers or specials

Annual Investment: $5,000 pesos + IVA

Website Advertising Options
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Premium Website Banner

$1,800 pesos per month (plus IVA)

Size: 570 x 120 px
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Website Sidebar Ad

$1,100 pesos per month (plus IVA)

Size: 240 x 120 px
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Featured Business Listing

$5,000 pesos per year (plus IVA)

Includes logo, photos, map, website link, contact information, business description, and enhanced visibility on category pages.

Gold Business Directory Listing

Enhance your directory listing with:

  • Business description
  • Website and email links
  • Logo and photos
  • Hours of operation
  • Map and contact information
  • Video support

$500 pesos per year: Click to Add Gold Listing

Advertising Materials

Clients provide their own logos, graphics, photos, and advertising content. Assistance with formatting and placement is available if needed.

Ready to Advertise?

We’d love to help you promote your business to thousands of people interested in San Carlos and Guaymas.

Contact Sue Fehrle:

Contact us today to discuss the best advertising option for your business.

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