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Tetakawi view of San Carlos Mexico | Video
If you climb to the top of Tetakawi, you’ll be rewarded with this 360 degree view over San Carlos, the beautiful mountains and turquoise waters.
San Carlos Honors Disabled Veterans with their own Tournament | Healing Waters
San Carlos Honors Disabled Veterans with their own Fishing Tournament.
Mexico in Top 3 Countries to Retire
The World’s Best Places To Retire In 2015, they rank Mexico 3rd behind Ecuador and Panama.
Using input from their correspondents all over the world, they analyze factors such as climate, health care and cost of living to determine the best bang-for-your buck retirement destinations on the planet.
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How did the Caracol’s Cotton Cove get its Name?
2015, San Carlos: Dancing fountain; pink-colored sidewalk along paved main street; newly constructed topes to slow traffic down; 5 OXXO’s; condos and homes lining every beach; continued development; and a 90-year old birthday celebration for one of this town’s first residents, Mrs. Jinx Cotton.
San Carlos wasn’t always like this.
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Mexico’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO proclaimed the “Indigenous Festivity dedicated to the Dead”, or Día de Muertos celebration, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2003
Ordering Glasses in San Carlos
San Carlos Was Beautiful Before But Now It Is Spectacular
I always think it is fun and challenging to figure out what you can actually receive here in Mexico. There was information provided awhile back regarding ordering prescription eyeglasses from Zenni Optical (zennioptical.com) out of Hong Kong. I just had my eyes checked and needed new glasses so I went on this site to check them out.
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Now That We Finally Have Good Corn-on-the-Cob, How Should We Cook It?
I read with interest a recent article about Mexico banning genetically modified corn. The article mentioned that there are approximately 20,000 varieties of corn in Mexico. “Gee”, I thought, “20,000 varieties and I’ve never had an edible one, on the cob……….”
Well, all that’s changed now that a local corn grower is selling a portion of his U.S.
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Filmed in San Carlos: Casi Treinta
“Casi Treinta” (Almost Thirty) tells the story of a group of 8 friends who are about to turn 30. The movie was filmed in San Carlos, Guaymas, Obregon and Hermosillo and will soon hit the theaters.
Watch the trailer
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Gas Wars: USA wins for gas; Mexico wins for diesel
Ever wonder whether it is more economical to fill up your car in the US just before coming into Mexico, or to wait until you hit the Pemex at KM 21 and save a few pesos.
Well, the calculator has come out, the numbers have been crunched, and the results are in: US gas prices are CHEAPER than Mexico’s gas prices (unless your car or truck uses diesel —
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Movies Filmed in San Carlos | Catch 22 | Videos
Movies Filmed in San Carlos: watch Catch 22, Mask of Zorro and Lucky Lady … all filmed in San Carlos.
Is there an artist in the (your) house?
Did you know we have oil painting classes right here in San Carlos? GCM, Galeria Carolina Manzano, is located in the Seascape Plaza and the talented instructor, Carolina, offers classes three days each week at a very nominal fee.
Carolina Hernandez de Manzano was born in Torreon Coahuila,
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A Local Bus Experience Part 2
Last Friday Nadine and I set off for part 2 of our Guaymas bus treks. Friends Joanne and Linda joined us. Again we boarded outside Condos Triana at approximately 9:45 am, fare 12 pesos, and departed on Serdan and walked behind the Central Mercado. Unbeknownst to us, but a great find for us ladies,
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A Local Bus Experience
My friend Nadine has the craziest ideas. Her latest one was to get on a bus to Guaymas and then get on other buses while in Guaymas to see the surrounding neighborhoods. Well, with me with a sprained ankle, I decided now was a good time to let her drag me along.
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El Sabor De México
A budding poet, 15-year old student Mariel Llano is currently attending Colegio Americano de San Carlos. She plans to study creative writing at NYU. She has written many poems, including “El Sabor De México”.
Webcams San Carlos & Guaymas
San Carlos webcams from MarinaTerra Hotel and the Bahia. Guaymas webcam from Hotel Playa de Cortez.
Explore San Carlos: Tours
Looking for tours in San Carlos and Guaymas Sonora Mexico? Check out our list San Carlos Tours with tour suggestions, tour operators and videos.
Delfinario Sonora Guaymas
The Delfinario Sonora is located on the water’s edge and is the perfect place to spend a couple hours with the family. Both the sea lion and dolphin shows are very entertaining.
Guaymas past and present | Videos
Check out this great video showing Guaymas, past and present, including portions of some of the movies that have been filmed in the area
Diving with Sealions | Video
Johan Broere plays with sea lion friends at San Pedro Island in the Sea of Cortez near San Carlos Mexico
San Carlos Sonora activities | Video
Video. What to do in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico? Hike, bike, snorkel, scuba dive, fish, boat, sail, relax on the beach, enjoy fresh seafood and excellent cerveza.
San Carlos Dolphins | Video
Video: Dolphins playing in the wake of the boat in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Watch for the 3 month old baby dolphin.
San Carlos Mexico Weather (Fahrenheit)
San Carlos Mexico Weather: online resource for San Carlos Mx Weather – daily temps, monthly averages, tides, satellite images, storm warnings in Fahrenheit
Utilities San Carlos Sonora
Utilities San Carlos: electrical (CFE), water (CEA), gas, television, propane, phone and internet. Banks. View and Pay your San Carlos Utility Bills Online
Post Office & Mail
In San Carlos, there is a Post Office in the small strip mall beside Hambone’s insurance.
