The “Parque Infantil” (Kids Park) in Guaymas is located about a mile south of Colegio Americano. The park includes many kids favorites like mary-go-arounds, pirate ship, live entertainment, miniature golf, go-karts, and lots more.
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Bike to Nacapule Canyon
Bike to Nacapule Canyon. See various birds, including osprey and hawk. Jackrabbit and roadrunner also frequent this area.
Pista Estero del Soldado | Estuary Bike Ride
Biking Estero del Soldado San Carlos Sonora: a challenging trail through the desert. Great views of Estuary el Soldado and Tetakawi
Biking the Bahia
Biking in San Carlos Sonora Mexico to the old fishing village of Tomate. A rocky and loose gravel path zig-zags back and forth, and undulates over small hills at the base of Tetakawi.
Sundial Hike
It’s a short walk to a spectacular view. The marker by the sundial claims that it is “one of the most beautiful views in all of Mexico”.
Tennis Courts in San Carlos
Options for playing tennis in San Carlos Sonora. Here is a list of Tennis Courts in San Carlos Sonora Mexico
Bloomin Cacti
Those Bloomin’ Cacti
In the desert, July showers bring overnight flowers. After weathering several thunderstorms, San Carlos is rewarded with a lush and vibrant landscape. The rains have brought the land back to life, and the hills are green and the cacti blooming.
Some part-time San Carlos residents are reluctant to be here in the summer due to the heat and humidity.
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Tide Pool Discovery
An excellent San Carlos pass time, especially with younger member of the family, is exploring tide pools.
San Carlos Bird Watching | Bird Watching in San Carlos Sonora Mexico
Bird Watching in San Carlos and Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico: discover local birding habitats and the birds that live there. Like Roseate Spoonbill, pelican, oriole, cardinal, roadrunner
Makin’ It In Mexico: Recipes from locally available ingredients
Makin’ It In Mexico: Recipes from locally available ingredients: chili relleno, carnitas, quesadillas, tortilla soup, drinks, soups, salads
Visit El Colorado | Day Trip | Kayak, Hike, Boat, Seafood
El Colorado is an easy drive from San Carlos where you can kayak (bring your own or rent), hike, walk the beach and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at the small restaurant.
San Carlos Pueblo Escenico
The idea for San Carlos Pueblo Escenico (SCPE) began as a means to restore and maintain the character of San Carlos, for the purpose of visual appeal, livability, and to improve our economic health.
Top ocean view in the world
Want to see the top ocean view in the world (according to the National Geographic)? Visit San Carlos, Sonora Mexico — our Mirador Escénico was ranked #1 in the world!! It confirms what we already knew — that the “Mirador is also a world-class vantage point for spotting wildlife, including dolphins, pelicans, and whales”.
El Creston – Neighborhoods of San Carlos
Situated between Tetakawi Blvd and the waterfront, the Creston neighborhood is familiar to most San Carlos residents as the southern half of the community’s main commercial strip.
Ranchitos – Neighborhoods of San Carlos
Situated between the more intense development closer to Tetakawi Blvd and the hills to the north (“Cerro Canteras”), the Ranchitos comprise one of the largest sectors in San Carlos. Are they really “little ranches”, as the name implies?
Squid Studies: Scientists Seeking and Savoring Squid | Homboldt Squid in Sea of Cortez
Marine biologist William Gilly embarked on an expedition to study jumbo squid in the Gulf of California on the National Science Foundation-funded research vessel New Horizon.
Summer Camps in San Carlos and Guaymas Mexico
Summer Camps in San Carlos & Guaymas Mexico. Looking for a summer camp for your kids or grandchildren? Here is an alphabetical listing of summer camps in San Carlos and Guaymas Mexico.
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness
by Mark Morelli of Ocean Camp San Carlos
It’s that time of year again. For those of us who make San Carlos our fulltime home we know already the joys and not-so-joyous news about summer and fall months. Hurricane and Tropical Storm season is here and we have a now-dissipated former hurricane that still may affect us along the Sonora coast.
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Population and Housing Census 2010 – Sonora
FINAL RESULTS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2010 DATA SONORA
Resultados Definitivos Censo de Población y Vivienda 2010 datos de Sonora
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) announced the final results of Population and Housing Census 2010 with data on demographic, social and economic basic population and housing.
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Where to Buy your Fishing License?
If a boat has fishing equipment onboard, everyone on the boat is required by Mexican law to have a fishing license. 2022 info on Mexican fishing licenses online.
San Carlos & Guaymas Photos
San Carlos and Guaymas photos by Abraham Castro Bazua at Studio Onix
Many people, both visitors and locals, have been kind enough to tag us in their Facebook photos of San Carlos and Guaymas.
We’d like to share some of those photos with you.
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Isla Pastel | Snorkel, dive, kayak and boat
Snorkel, dive, kayak and boat to explore the islands, arches and underwater treasures. Isla Pastel is located across from Condominios Pilar and the mouth of the estuary.
San Carlos Author, Jinx Schwartz
San Carlos local Jinx Schwartz won the 2007 Eppie Award for Best Mystery for her novel Just Add Water, the first in her Hetta Coffey Mystery Series.
Cliff diving and snorkeling at Punta Cuevas
Check out this video features cliff diving and snorkeling at Punta Cuevas. This cove is also an excellent place to kayak and scuba dive. Punta Cuevas is the point that juts out from the beach at the Marina Terra beach club.
San Carlos Design: The Magic of Staging
If you have a home on the market today, it is more important than ever that your home is well-staged and visually appealing, both outside and inside.
Isla Tortuga Video
This video features Isla Tortuga which is located 52 nautical miles from San Carlos. Watch the video and learn more about the island.
Buying Property in Mexico
What the heck is “Terrenos Ganados al Mar”?
Okay, so you have experienced the magic of San Carlos and have decided to secure your niche and buy property on the waterfront. After all, where else can you live the dream of owning a luxury beachfront home in North America without being on the Rich and Famous list?
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Buying in San Carlos Mexico
Buying in San Carlos Mexico
Have you been visiting San Carlos for years? Perhaps you are here for the first time and have fallen in love with our beautiful landscape, active lifestyle, affordable living and wish to call San Carlos home.
Purchasing real estate in Mexico is safe and easy.
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Selling your Home in San Carlos Mexico
Selling your Home in San Carlos Mexico: if you are considering selling your home in San Carlos Mexico, then I can probably guess what is running through your mind, “How much can I get for my home?” and, “How much is this going to cost me?” Like the US,
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Mexican Honeymoon in San Carlos
Mexico is usually on the short list of locations for newlyweds to celebrate their honeymoons. For Dick and Dianne Newlon, San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ended up at the top of their list.
Prior to meeting his future bride, Dick heard of this special area on the Sonoran coastline through some friends in 1963.
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