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Ewingjr98 Says: Guaymas Harbor was discovered in 1539 by Francisco de Ulloa of Spain. The port at Guaymas routinely handles cargo from the Mexican provinces of Sonora and Chihuahua, as well as the state of Arizona, USA.This is a photo of the harbor and port at Guaymas.
Ewingjr98 Says: We stayed at the beach about 4 miles west of central San Carlos called Catch 22 Beach (Los Algodones). This area has a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with two small island/mountains jutting into the gulf providing a natural breakwater. The first island is connected to the...
Ewingjr98 Says: I have never seen such beautiful sunsets as at San Carlos. From the sandy beach -- called Catch 22 Beach (Los Algodones) -- which curves around to the two small island hills to the west. As the sun ducked behind these mountains, it was spectacular. Bottle of wine & a girl,...
Ewingjr98 Says: San Carlos is home to some of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. About 4 miles west from downtown is a crescent-shaped beach hosting the San Carlos Plaza hotel called Catch 22 Beach (Los Algodones), which is perfect for swimming. Just a bit further north past the...
Ewingjr98 Says: Guaymas is the second largest Mexican port Pacific/Gulf of California coast with a population of about 150,000. It has an international airport (GYM) and a busy seaport. Guaymas was discovered by the Spanish in 1539, and the area was settled by missionaries around 1703. The...
Ewingjr98 Says: There are two large marinas in San Carlos; both have slips for over 300 boats which are available for rent. There is a shower at the marina, and the surrounding area has several restaurants and bars.
Ewingjr98 Says: It is dry. It is hot. It is quiet. Other than a few travelers and the locals trying to make a living, there just aren't many people way out here in the desert!
cocopichocha Says: There’s a beautiful huge hotel, Paradiso, at San Carlos Sonora Bay....where you can have a wonderful meal, enjoy the afternoon w/a drink and later a horse back riding on the private lagoon, the beach or the mountains, or just enjoy the sunset. Nice rest and relaxation. Has a...
Ewingjr98 Says: After the first night in the tent, we decided it wasn't worth the hassle. The rest of our trip, we laid a poncho on the dunes and slept just off the beach under the stars. You can't beat the scenery or the price! This campsite was at Catch 22 Beach on Los Algodones Bay.You...
Ewingjr98 Says: Our first night in San Carlos, we chose inexpensive accommodations. We threw a tent out near the Catch 22 Beach along Los Algodones Bay and slept there. It was good and quiet, but we realized we were in a low, wet location so we moved to the top of the dunes for the rest of...
Ewingjr98 Says: There are lots of little roadside shacks in both Guaymas and San Carlos. Not that they have bad food...it's just that they are shacks. In fact, we had some great meals at many of these places.
Any Resturant: ASk and don't be afraid.
Azsdiver Says: ASk the waitresses or other local people where to eat in the area. I have not had any problems from the food. Usually eat seafood when in Mexico. Had everything and it all was good.
The dugout: Sea food , Seafood , Seafood
Susanmx Says: This is a great low key place. No frills that serves only fresh seafood. Ask the pretty waitress what is best.... they know. Down town Guyamas. Not a fancy place but the food is great. Crab tostadas. Tostadas jaiba. Fresh good!!
Ewingjr98 Says: Nogales certainly isn't the poorest place I have ever been, but I don't think I've ever seen so many people living in such miserable conditions. Shacks with tin roofs and old pallets for walls were pretty common. Maybe an old snow fence to keep the chickens in the yard. The...
Ewingjr98 Says: Hermosillo is another stop on the way from Nogales to San Carlos...and it's another dirty little town. If you take the libro road instead of the toll road, you will see much more of this little Mexican paradisio.Hermosillo is the capital of the Mexican state of Sonora in the...
Susanmx Says: do not pay these little scavengers unless they ask first. 2-5 pesos is quite enough.
Ewingjr98 Says: Me neither. That made the trip very interesting, especially trying to get through the border. Once we were in San Carlos, we got along OK, but we did have a few locals scold us for not learning anything in school. At least that's what I think she said.I quickly learned a few...
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Local beaches - This is a great clean beach to play in the surf and watch the Ospry (Sea eagles) catch their fish dinners.
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Q: I will be visiting Guaymas around the 1st of April, am interested in taking a tour, walking, boat ride, San Carlos, or something...
A: there isn't a lot of "THERE" there!! mostly it is a small beach resort with water sports being what's popular. (it's kind of like where I live in Mexico!) some...
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Guaymas & San Carlos - Spring Break 1998
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This is a great clean beach to play in the surf and watch the Ospry (Sea eagles) catch their fish dinners.
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The diving is great. Had 3 days of excellent boat diving at Seal Island. The neat thing diving here is that when we went in the seals and pups would pair up with a diver. When a diver would go in a......
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Sept. & Oct. are the best for warm water and nice weather. San Carlos 12 mi. west of Guaymas is the place to be. Water temp is nice until Nov. Cold water persists until late Apr. Good scuba and...
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Guaymas is a small town in the state of Sonora in Mexico. It is located on the norhtwest coast, by the sea of Cortez. Is is a nice and quiet place. It has great fishing and beautiful quiet beaches.......
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