 San Carlos is one of the main tourist attraction in the state of Sonora, Mexico, located just 1 hour drive from the state’s capital Hermosillo and 248Km (154 Miles) from the border with United States (state of Arizona), in the northwest of Mexico. San Carlos is a lovely Mexican resort that offers something for everyone. For water sports enthusiasts, there are beautiful sand beaches, spectacular diving and snorkeling, kayaking, and offshore fishing.
San Carlos also offers an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, a bowling alley and numerous gift shops and galleries for shopping and browsing. For the boater, two marinas are available with paved launch ramps, dry storage facilities, complete marine repair and maintenance services, fuel docks and reasonable rates for slip rental. Numerous restaurants featuring seafood, Sonoran well recognized beef, exquisite Mexican dishes and American cuisine are located throughout San Carlos.
San Carlos counts with all the facilities to spend a great vacation, motels, hotels, RV Parks, condominiums and private home rentals to fit every group and budget. If you’ve not experienced the ambiance and relaxing lifestyle of a Mexican seaside resort, you owe it to yourself to visit San Carlos. You may never want to leave.
Activities & attractions in San Carlos
In San Carlos the visitor is able to practice different type of activities as diving, fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing, swimming, deep-sea diving, and ground sports such as volleyball, football or softball at various recreational facilities.
Scuba diving in San Carlos
Diving is one of the most popular passions of visitors to San Carlos, whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran. Crystal clear and constantly calm waters provide an incredible showcase for more than 800 species of maritime life. Two artificial reefs, a sunken ferry and several smaller wrecks make the San Carlos diving areas an ideal place to learn and visit recurrently.
Diving in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) is nothing short of spectacular. Summer water temperatures can reach well into the 80’s and visibility can be 100' or more.
Sailing in San Carlos
San Carlos offers one of the finest sailing venues in the Gulf of California. Magnificent mountain sceneries, secluded coves and bays for anchoring out and deep water combined with complete marina services and storm safe anchorages make San Carlos a sailing paradise. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ocean cruiser, San Carlos has what you are looking for. Complete sailing instruction and chartering are available at Sonoran Sport Center.
Tennis in San Carlos
If tennis is your game, you will always find an available, professionally manicured tennis court in San Carlos. Some of the places that offers tennis courts in San Carlos are: San Carlos Plaza with 2 courts, Loma Bonita with 2 courts, Marina Terra / Club de Golf-Tennis Marina San Carlos with 13 courts and El Mirador RV Park with 2 courts.
Shopping in San Carlos
In San Carlos you can find stores for Fishing tackle, art works, beautiful jewelry, folk art and furniture, as well as markets for all type of things. Don’t forget to take home a souvenir from San Carlos.
Tetakawi hill
This majestic hill on the shores of the Sea of Cortez, is the symbol of San Carlos and much of the terrain where the desert meets the sea. From this hill, one appreciates the beautiful view of the beaches and the expanses of mountains and plains. The hill itself is about 200 meters (slightly more than 600 feet) high. Tetawaki Hill has become a “must” for visitors from throughout Mexico and abroad. It is surrounded by two marinas and contains a scenic outlook
Artificial reefs in San Carlos
Just 30 minutes from San Carlos toward the north, at about 20 meters depth, rests the tuna boat known as “Albatun,” which is nearly 180 feet in length, and nearby, just in front of the ecological retreat known as Cañon de Las Barajitas, rests the “Presidente Diaz Ordaz,” a 330-foot long ferryboat. (The tuna boat sank in rough seas where it rests. The ferry was in an accident near Mazatlan where it partially sank. It was towed to Guaymas for repairs that were never performed and then sunk at the request of the diving industry.) |
Information about San Carlos, Mexico