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English: (602) 888-9113 | En Mexico: (622) 226-0007
Situated 275 miles from the Nogales border, San Carlos is among Sonora’s most popular vacation destinations, renowned for its dramatic landscapes and ample opportunities for adventure and relaxation. This striking beachfront resort town overlooks the Sea of Cortez and is a terrific spot for enjoying water sports like snorkeling, kayaking and offshore fishing. Thanks to its balmy weather and temperature year-round climate, San Carlos is visited by thousands of travelers looking for a fun wintertime escape.
Our experienced staff at Casago San Carlos will help you find the perfect vacation rental or resort, and will assist you with adventurous day trips and other memorable activities.
Choose from a variety of luxurious waterfront rentals within minutes of the local nightlife and daytime activities. If you are looking for San Carlos vacation rentals that feel more like a home than a room, check out our condo options. San Carlos rental condos available through Casago are large, fully furnished, multi-bedroom villas, with well-appointed kitchens, swimming pools, and outdoor patios. Inside our condos, guests will find Wi-Fi access, flat screen TVs, air conditioning, washer/dryer, and some feature Jacuzzis.
For those in search of the ultimate pampering experience, San Carlos resorts will cater to your every indulgence. All-inclusive resorts and hotels feature diverse restaurants, daily room and maid service, swim-up bars, fitness centers, recreation rooms, and spas. Resort rooms include beautiful, panoramic waterfront views, so you can watch the sunset as you get ready to head down for dinner.
Surrounded by gorgeous aqua waves from the Sea of Cortez, low lying mountains, and miles of desert, tourists quickly find themselves in a place of paradise during their stay in San Carlos, Mexico. With year round sunny, warm weather, San Carlos is an optimal destination for experiencing natural beauty, exciting day trips, fresh seafood restaurants, and relaxing beaches. San Carlos is located near the lively port town Guaymas Sonora, which features many different historic sites, dining venues, a large boardwalk, and different activities every night.
The community of San Carlos on the shores of the Sea of Cortez is roughly 5 hours from the border near Nogales, Arizona. Founded originally as a large cattle ranch, the picturesque resort community is now known for the incredible clarity and warmth of the ocean water in its shallow bays on the Sea of Cortez. Not surprisingly, San Carlos has a large, active diving community.
This unique destination is truly an encounter of the desert with the sea, and the popular mountain called “cerro del tetakawi,” in native Yaqui language (“rocky mountain”) is a favorite for climbers who take in the view of the beautiful bay below. Despite the city having only about 7,000 permanent residents, there is a surprising number of RV parks, resorts, vacation rentals, and stores from which to choose. Water sports enthusiasts delight in its beautiful beaches, plentiful opportunities for diving and snorkeling, kayaking, and offshore fishing.
The community is also home to an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, and multiple gift shops and galleries for browsing. For the boater, two marinas are available with paved launch ramps, dry storage facilities, complete marine repair and maintenance services, fuel docks and affordable rates for slip rental.
If you have yet to experience the laid-back lifestyle of a Mexican seaside resort, San Carlos is an excellent choice to start dipping your toe in the water – or just dive right in!
Located on the western coast of Mexico, the best way to travel fast is to use the Hermosillo airport. Regular flights from Mexico City, La Paz, Monterrey, Phoenix, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Culiacan, Mexicali, and Chihuahua arrive at the airport. US Airways has daily non-stop flights from Phoenix, Arizona to Hermosillo Airport. Once you land, you can pick up a rental car or hire a taxi. You can also reach Guaymas bus station with a taxi, and travel to your rental home from there. Online travel sites and travel agents can be contacted in advance to book flights and give you the most accurate San Carlos travel information. You can use the preparatory phase of your trip to secure your travel and trip by booking vacation rentals.
Driving to the waterside community is easy and safe on the highway from Nogales, Arizona. The road is full of interesting landscapes that you can enjoy while traveling. The highway reaches Hermosillo where you will continue south onto Mexico Highway 15 that connects with Sonora 17 Highway West. Keep on it until you reach San Carlos. Stops along the way include drinks, food, gas, and restrooms. There are toll roads along the way, so be sure to have pesos with you. Follow the speed limits around Hermosillo and San Carlos to avoid any fees. Always carry your US passport, and be sure to get Mexican car insurance if you are driving.
Once you reach the community, you can get around by using a taxi, bus, rental car, or ferry. In town, taxis can be picked up in front of the Marina Terra Hotel or the Plaza los Jitos between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can ride around the town for anywhere between $3-$6 dollars. Modern buses go around the resort. The buses take off every 20 minutes from their starting place and operate between 6:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. Three late buses depart at 8, 9, and 11 p.m. The bus goes through Boulevard Beltrones, through Marina Terra, and towards the Marina San Carlos end.
In San Carlos, summers are short, with temperatures in the 90s or above, and the skies partly cloudy. In contrast, the winters are warm and mostly clear. There are basically two seasons in San Carlos: the hot season, which lasts for 2.2 months, from March 22 to May 30, with an average daily high temperature above 94°F; and the cool season lasting for 3.1 months, from November 3 to February 6, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F.
The best time of year to visit San Carlos for warm-weather activities is from early December to early March.
As the sun dips below the horizon, travelers will have no shortage of bars, nightclubs and lounges to choose from. Enjoy drinks with friends, hit the dance floor and mingle at these San Carlos hotspots:
San Carlos is a prime example of why the Sea of Cortez is known as “The Aquarium of the World”, due to its extensive biodiversity. This makes it ideal for sports fishing and scuba diving, and also a scientists’ natural laboratory. The ocean is a habitat for 40% of the earth’s mammal species, including over 900 fish species and the widest variety of dolphins and whales on earth.
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Scuba
San Carlos is rich in marine life, so take a day and view the coral reefs, dolphins, turtles and more. How about scuba diving? If you aren’t certified, there are local outfits that give lessons. La Posada Cove is an especially nice spot for going out for a snorkel or to take a kayak out for a paddle.
Whale watching, visiting sandy beaches, scuba diving in “The Aquarium of the World,” visiting El Soldado Estuary, and visiting Sonora Dolphinarium are some of the things to do around San Carlos.
Mountain climbing
You can hike to the top of the Tetakawi Mountain, standing at 200 meters above sea level.
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