Easter in Mexico is steeped with tradition. One unusual ritual in San Carlos, Mexico is the arrival of the Fariseos (in English, Pharisees), starting on Ash Wednesday. In the Christian religion, the Pharisees were the ones who brought Jesus to the cross to be crucified. The Fariseos we see today are indigenous men who make a sacrifice during Lent by traveling throughout the region for 40 days,
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Watch Alex Schultz’ slackline walk between the tetas. Extreme adventure awaits you in Sonora, Mexico. Discover Sonora Mexico.
Jump Up Beach Party: the kids are practicing and hope to perform January 2017. Benefit event for the kids of the Steel Pan Band of Esperanza Azteca Sonora.
They say the third time’s a charm. That was definitely the case for Jeanne Socrates, a grandmother and retired math teacher from Britain. Aboard the S/V Nereida, Jeanne successfully completed a solo, non-stop, unassisted sail around the world on July 8, 2013, after leaving the harbor in Victoria, Canada in October,
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Mexican Birthday Traditions: Mordida!, Las Mañanitas song, piñata, La Quinceañera
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.
In this video, you’ll boat out of Marina San Carlos to the turquoise waters of The Aquarium and discover the underwater wonders that are just off shore in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico.
Explore San Carlos Sonora Mexico from the air in this beautiful video
San Carlos Honors Disabled Veterans with their own Fishing Tournament.
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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Biking San Carlos can be bumpy and dusty, but the views are worth it. You can choose from road routes and trails.
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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UNESCO proclaimed the “Indigenous Festivity dedicated to the Dead”, or Día de Muertos celebration, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2003
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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“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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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: watch Catch 22, Mask of Zorro and Lucky Lady … all filmed in San Carlos.
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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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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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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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”.
San Carlos webcams from MarinaTerra Hotel and the Bahia. Guaymas webcam from Hotel Playa de Cortez.
Looking for tours in San Carlos and Guaymas Sonora Mexico? Check out our list San Carlos Tours with tour suggestions, tour operators and videos.
Discover beautiful and exciting San Pedro Island! Snorkeling & Diving with the Sealions at San Pedro Island is only 1 – 2 hours from San Carlos Sonora Mexico
Guaymas Sonora Mexico travel guide to the attractions to see and fantastic restaurants to experience, plus great beaches, hotels & Carnaval.
The Guaymas Pearl Farm has 200,000 oysters under cultivation. The oysters produce an iridescent pearl – the most valuable in the world. Learn about the Guaymas Pearl Farm, including video and contact information.
Golf San Carlos: The San Carlos Country Club has an 18-hole, par 72 golf course.
