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Things to Do  

Gary's Dive Shop - Excursions
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tlwright1414 16 reviews

The trips we booked through Gary's Dive shop were our favorite. We started the day with a 5 hour fishing/snorkeling trip. We cought tons of fish which they fileted on the boat and made the best fresh fish tacos. We were lucky to see the whales and sea lions. That same evening we took Gary's sunset Margarita cruise. It's a two hour trip where we saw the school of dolphins living in the bay. The crew running the trips were great.

Updated Apr 2, 2007

Phone: 1-(866)-356-1236

Website: http://www.garysdiveshop.com/

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Hotels  

San Carlos Plaza: Nice spot on the Ocean

San Carlos Plaza: Nice spot on the Ocean, San Carlos

 tlwright1414 Says:  The hotel is a little dated, but it's located right on Catch 22 beach and has pretty nice ocean view rooms with a balcony. It is located near sand dunes which people like to ride 4-wheelers on. Some people found it anoying; i didn't really mind. You might look into renting... 

Restaurants  

Rosa's Cantina: Great Breakfast
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We ate breakfast there twice. Very very good. Everyone loves this place.

Favorite Dish: French Toast was good, Breakfast burritos, Eggs w/ Chorizo. It's all good. Get a glass of the fresh orange juice. You'll go back - it's that good.

Updated Apr 2, 2007

Phone: (622) 226-1000

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El Bronco: San Carlos is known for it's beef and shrimp.
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An upscale restaurant with excellent food; the best in San Carlos. We heard about an "off the menu" steak, shrimp and lobster dinner here which we both tried and it was very good. It's a little more expensive than the reqular menu items, but we thought it was worth it.

Written Apr 2, 2007

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Shopping  

Farmer's Market: Guaymas
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camata 3 reviews

It's not a touristy farmers market. This is the "people's" market where the locals do their shopping for food, clothes etc.

It's a collection of tiendas inside a huge building. You can find gorgeous cut flowers, great "french" bread, liquados (fruit juice bars). The market sells meat, vegetables, cheese etc. You can find things like huayaberas (shirts), hammocks, blankets and the like. But, remember this is the local's shop - some tourists won't like it.

Updated Aug 1, 2003

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What to Pack  

"...flip flops and tank tops...no shoes, no shirts
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San Carlos Cove & Punta Tetas

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Flip flops and tank tops (with apologies to Kenney Chesney) no shoes...no shirts..no problems...

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Lots of sun screen

Photo Equipment: Yes

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Yes

Updated Aug 1, 2003

Related to:
 Fishing
 Diving and Snorkeling
 Sailing and Boating

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