Marina Terra San Carlos is a great place to snorkel or dive where you’ll see Parrot Fish, Trigger Fish, Angel (King & Cortez), Blenny, Puffer, Wrasse, Rays, Sergeant major, and huge star fish
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Soggy Peso Snorkel
A little aquarium exists just off shore where you can find Stonefish, Rock lobster, Sergeant majors, King angles, Small octopus, crabs and sting rays
Piedra Pintas | Snorkel Dive San Carlos
This is a beautiful little cove with great snorkeling & scuba up and around both points. It’s fun to frolic in the water under the watchful eye of Tetakawi.
San Carlos Marinas | Marina San Carlos & Marina Real
Boating is a favorite pass-time of many residents and tourists to San Carlos, whether it be for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sight seeing or just enjoying time on the water.
Embassies & Consulates
If you are thinking of living and / or working in Mexico, there are several different Visas that you can look into. For US citizens, you will find more information at Embassy of the United States in Mexico. And for Canadian citizens, see the Canadian Embassy in Mexico.
Gyms in San Carlos
From basic free weights to state-of-the-art facilities, San Carlos Sonora has several options to choose from.
Cinemex Guaymas
Cinemex Guaymas movies, cost and location. Find out what’s playing at Cinemex Guaymas and watch the trailers (previously MMCinemas Guaymas).
Nightlife
Entertainment San Carlos & Guaymas (Sonora Mexico): List of live music venues and where to party and dance.
Beach Safety
Beach hazards to watch out for and their treatment: jelly fish, sting rays and sea urchins
Safety in San Carlos | Is Mexico Safe?
Safety in San Carlos. Is Mexico Safe? Yes! Read first hand accounts from people who have recently visited and / or live in Mexico, and know that Mexico is Safe.
Guaymas Old Jail
The old City Jail is one of Guaymas’ most important landmarks. Declared a National Historic Monument by the National Institute of Art & History
Parque Infantil (Kids Park) Guaymas
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.
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.
Tetakawi Hike
Tetakawi is a strenuous hike, but you are rewarded with 360 degree views from the top. Even if you only go part way, you will begin to see up and down the beautiful coast.
Nacapule Canyon San Carlos | Cañon de Nacapule
Nacapule Canyon starts out as an easy hike that becomes moderate, requiring some scrambling over boulders, up loose rock hills and through a tunnel.
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”.
Hike San Carlos Sonora
Hike San Carlos Sonora: whether you’re looking for easy strolls for the family or butt clenching scrambles, the area has numerous hiking and walking options.
Pools San Carlos Sonora
There are several options for beating the heat in a San Carlos pool. For a small fee, you can spend the day at one of several refreshing outdoor pools.
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?
