About Guaymas/San Carlos

We are staying in San Carlos which is between Guaymas (where Loomba-Loomba is)

and Marina Real where we will be after we launch.

Bahia Algodones is the big bay to the left. Marina Real is in the little
bite at the bottom of this Bay. Guaymas is to the right off of Highway 17

Guaymas is located in the Sonora Desert approximately 242 miles from the US border

due south of Tucson and Nogales. It is basically an industrial and shrimp fishing port

with a population of 135,000.

Guaymas was officially founded by Spanish colonists in 1769 so there is quite a bit of history here.

It is not a real tourist destination, although they do have a cruise ship terminal. There is also a

Wallmart, McDonalds, Burger King and Little Ceasars.

Banco-de-Sonora

Palacio Municipal de Guaymas

Guaymas Bay
Guaymas Bay is not known for it's beaches, but San Carlos, just north of Guaymas, has become a major expat and tourist town with plenty of great beaches, marina slips, condos and very high end homes owned both by Mexicans and gringos. It's a fairly easy drive from the US border and Tucson which makes it appealing for an inexpensive vacation or a second home.

Algodones Beach

San Carlos and Marina San Carlos

Tecalai Beach

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