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Before you go
Your trip to San Carlos.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
San Carlos – Sonora
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional General José María Yáñez (GYM) Guaymas · 15 km
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Central de Autobuses de Guaymas Guaymas · 20 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Guaymas International Airport (GYM) is about 15 km away, with taxis. From Hermosillo it is about 130 km via Federal Highway 15, around 1h30. There are buses from Hermosillo to Guaymas and from Guaymas to San Carlos.
How many days
Two or three days.
When to go
From October to May, with mild weather and sea conditions good for diving. Summer is very hot.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
It helps, because the beaches and the mirador are spread out. There are local taxis and buses.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in San Carlos
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Morning
Tetakawi
Do the Cerro Tetakawi hike early, before the heat.
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Afternoon
The Marina
Have lunch near the marina and watch the boats.
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Late afternoon
Mirador Escénico
Finish at the Mirador Escénico for sunset.
2 days in San Carlos
Day 2
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Morning
San Pedro Nolasco
Take a boat trip to San Pedro Nolasco Island.
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Afternoon
Los Algodones
Spend the afternoon at Los Algodones beach.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in San Carlos?
Climb Cerro Tetakawi, watch the sunset at the Mirador Escénico, go to Los Algodones beach and take a boat trip or dive.
Is San Carlos the same city as Guaymas?
San Carlos is in the municipality of Guaymas, but is a separate locality, about 20 km from the port center.
What is the distance between Hermosillo and San Carlos?
About 130 km, roughly 1h30 by car.
What time zone is San Carlos in?
UTC−7 year‑round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Pacific Time).