Located 120 kilometers from Hermosillo and 390 kilometers from the US border, it is an integral part of the Port of Guaymas. San Carlos is full of contrasts, beautiful landscapes that move and motivate them to stay, to explore, to go fishing, water sports and mountain and makes us believe in the healing powers of nature. The city and port of Guaymas is the main domestic and foreign tourist destination in the state of Sonora. The beach resort area, is located northwest of the port, with the region of San Carlos Bay and the surrounding area and to a lesser extent Bacochibampo Bay and Miramar Beach. Guaymas has a consistent supply of accommodation in 24 establishments, including hotels, motels and guest houses; a total of 1,801 rooms.Including 4 tourist condominiums, 2 marinas with spaces to house 798 boats and 5 courses for trailers with a total of 729 spaces. Some of the activities available at the port of Guaymas are: Mountain Biking: The natural conditions San Carlos and the surrounding area have attracted attention of experts and fans of this sport; and not only by the variety of circuits that offer, but also for its spectacular, crowned by the majestic Sea of Cortez. Horseback Riding: Nothing better than enjoying a fascinating horseback riding on the beach by the sea, or . the desert and mountain trails Diving: This bay is world renowned for its excellent diving. Its spectacular landscapes composed of cliffs and underwater caves make this place a paradise for lovers of the sport. Besides this destination has two artificial reefs: the tuna boat "Albatun" and the shuttle "President Diaz Ordaz", located 30 minutes from the Bay and 20 meters deep.Ecotourism: The destination is ideal for eco-tourism, thanks to the attractions offered Guaymas - San Carlos and surroundings. Fishing: Summer is the best season to practice this activity in San Carlos, where mainly fishing trolling is done achieving easily obtain parts as:. sailfish, dorado, tuna, skipjack, sierra and the imposing marlin San Carlos it is without a doubt the best place in the state of Sonora to go fishing, calm water, comfortable temperatures, boat rental facilities and the biggest draw: over 800 marine species put this place on the second worldwide. BEACHES In San Carlos and the surrounding area will find beautiful beaches, blue sea and peaceful surrounded by desert and mountain landscapes, such as:Playa Los Algodones The mere fact of knowing your name originates from the delicate texture of its white sand dunes that resemble cotton balls, it gives the idea of their level of attraction . Diving, kite boarding, sailing, windsurfing and many more activities are backed by high-class services offered in the area. Playa San Francisco One of the busiest and most extensive in the area; gentle waves perfect for family living, boat rides, snorkeling and kayaks. Adjacent hotels offer services of proven quality. Playa Piedras Pintas The lack of hotel infrastructure make it very attractive for those looking to escape to adventure, especially for those who enjoy the practice of diving and snorkeling. Playa Miramar This beautiful beach is located in the area of Guaymas, for its proximity to the city is commonly visited by the inhabitants of Puerto.

The Port of Guaymas is located 117 kilometers south of Hermosillo.

By Road:

Guaymas international highway connecting Mexico with the 15th installment Hermosillo - Ciudad Obregon to: • 142 km south of Hermosillo or • 127 km north of Ciudad Obregon. If coming from the south of Mexico take the Mexico-Guadalajara-Mazatlan-Nogales highway. From the United States:Traveling from the city of Phoenix, Arizona, take the road # 10 to the city of Tucson where the road will take # 19 to Nogales and later cross the border and drive 407 kms. south on the international highway Mexico # 15. From Hermosillo you can reach the federal highway 15.

If arriving at Hermosillo road and coming from the south, entering the state of Sinaloa, you will notice that just follow the four-lane highway north Num.15. We recommend using this road "fee" because it is the most safe and comfortable for travel. If traveling from the north, from any city in Canada or the United States only take highway 10 to reach the Arizona city of Nogales, and from there by road No. 4 lane. 15 south through the picturesque villages of Imuris, Magdalena and Santa Ana, down to Hermosillo. Coming from California or any other state in the west side of the United States, crossing the border at San Diego and take the road Tijuana - St. Ana, which has sections of one lane, so we recommend taking all precautivas action. Hence only Num.15 follow the road south until you reach Hermosillo. By bus: there are a variety of bus lines that travel directly from the city of Tucson, Arizona to the town of Guaymas as well as routes from any part of the Republic. For more information see the bus station in your area.

By Air:

There are several commercial flights from Phoenix Arizona, California Los Angeles and Mexico City with the International Airport of Guaymas. It also features Aero Service Guerrero, regional line that fly to Loreto, Black Warrior and Santa Rosalia. On the other hand you can take flights from Tijuana, Guadalajara, Monterrey, arriving in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora and then travel about 50 minutes to south on Highway # 15 bound for Guaymas. Due to its geographical location, the Guaymas airport operates only during the day, and receive private flights from anywhere in the world. If you travel to Hermosillo by air will have no problem in coming, Hermosillo because it has the largest international airport in the region, with connections to all the republic as well as abroad. Located just minutes from downtown, the airport also has free taxi service and restaurant, as well as gift shops and souvenirs Sonora.

By Sea:

The shipping to Guaymas communicates with the port of Santa Rosalia, BCS aboard the ferry which has sufficient load capacity to travel and transport your car.