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Is a resort community on the Sea of Cortes (gulf of california) in San Carlos Bay , Sonora , Mexico . It is located about 12 miles northwest of the port city of Guaymas , and 80 miles Southwest of Hermosillo, capital of Sonora . It is the nearest major resort to the United States on the west coast of Mexico .

San Carlos Bay was developed as a resort alternative to the more crowded and commercial areas in Mexico . Because of its unique location, situated between the unspoiled beaches of the Sea of Cortes and the Bacochibampo mountains, San Carlos Bay has remained largely “undiscovered” by tourists. The resort was designed as a quiet haven for those who enjoy an active outdoor life amid dramatic natural beauty.

The area was originally inhabited by the Guaymas and Yaquis Indians, and the first historical mention of a settlement was made in 1671 by the first Jesuit priests to enter Sonora .

Father Kino, the missionary who arrived in 1680, establised the Mission of San Jose de Guaymas here, one of many missions the famous padre founded on his long journey through Sonora . In 1769, the first Spanish settlement was established and given the name Villa de San Fernando de Guaymas Guaymas served as a supply point during the U.S Civil War and later Arizona Indian wars, when troops supplies when shipped from San Francisco to Guaymas to be transported by wagon train to the Arizona Territory.

Around the turn of the century, copper, gold an silver mining in Sonora ’s interior became of major importance, and Guaymas grew as a trading port. In 1910, steamers from California , China , Germany and England called regularly at the port. Later, as the area’s role as receiving point for supplies declined, it grew in importance as a fishing port, both for commercial and sports fishing.

In addition to the special activities and fiestas noted previously, there are many other points of interest to visitors. A few are listed below :

The Cerro del Vigia , a 2,000-foot high mountain located between Guaymas and San Carlos Bay, provides the most spectacular views in the region; the summits is accessible by car via the special cobblestone road built for the micro-wave station there.
The Valle de los Sahuaros is a unique cactus forest about 18 miles from San Carlos Bay . Here the giant cacti form a surprising oasis, rising 20 to 30 feet high out of the surrounding barren desert.
About 50 miles north of San Carlos Bay is the tiny village of La Pintada , where a short hike will take visitors to the ancient Indian cave paintings.
A day” scorted tour goes to the 17 th century Spanish Colonial city of Alamos , high in the foothill of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, with beautifully restored homes, old cathedral and cobblestone streets.
Another favorite of sightseers is Los Algodones Beach , about seven miles north of San Carlos Bay , where the movies “El Zorro” and “Catch 22” was amid 30-foot high sand dunes. The original sets are still standing.

Visitors have a wide range of hotels and condominiums to choose from in San Carlos Bay ............. located on the beaches and the SAN CARLOS COUNTRY CLUB Golf Course of the Sea of Cortes .

Condominiums......offered studio apartments, one, two and three bedroom suits, single and double guest rooms, with spectacular sea and mountain views. Restaurants, lounges, swimming pools are available to guests. A select number of private homes are also available for rental on weekly or monthly basis...

Golf Course —An 18-hole, 6,617 yard championship golf course. The golf course is the designed of Roy Dye, renowned golf course architect. Dye has also designed other courses in Mexico , including the Courses at Club Las Hadas, Cabo San Lucas Country Club, and another course at San Gil, in Queretaro .
Our agency arranges clinics, lessons and tournaments :
Golf Annual Invitational Feb 2007 for Men & Women
Golf-Fishing Team Classic August 2006
Other recreational facilities in San Carlos Bay include miles of uncrowded beaches, fully-equipped marinas on the Sea of Cortes , a complete range of watersports programs, charter fishing boats, and nearby horseback - riding facilities.

Beaches —There are miles of sandy beaches on the Sea of Cortes of swimming, surf-casting, shelling, snorkeling, strolling or just relaxing.
Fishing —The San Carlos-Guaymas area is considered one of the best sports fishing centers in the World. Sportsmen come from all over in search of sailfish, marlin, rooster-fish, dolphin, barracuda, Pacific whitefish, sierra, bonita, grouper, red snapper, and cabrilla among others. The annual Guaymas International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament takes place here in late July. At the Marina , charter fishing boats are available for deep-sea fishing, as well as other power boats and fishing craft. Fishing is also popular in the numerous coastal bays as is surf-casting from one of the many beaches.
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling- Clear, warm water makes the area Perfect for diving or snorkeling., (listed in the N.A.U.I. Directory) rents and sells masks, fins, snorkels and scuba wear (air is available only to certified divers).A twin-engine boat can be rented for diving or fishing.
Horseback Ridding-- Rental horses are available in nearby place. An speciallygood spot for riding is the long, uncrowded El Baviso Land.
Hunting —The hunting season in the area is Septermber through March, Wild boar, deer, wildcat, dove, pheasant, duck, rabbit and other species.
Sailing-- There is deep water access and sheltered harbor for all types of sailing craft at the marina.
Fiestas—There are various fiestas held throughout the year in the San Carlos Bay area, among them the International Mardi Gras in Guaymas (the day before Lent begins). February There are also lively Mexican charreadas, colorful exhibitions of horsemanship, held regularly and occasionally at the charro ring near San Carlos Bay
( more are planned here for the future).

San Carlos Bay has a mild, sunny climate with four inches of rain a year, mostly in the summer months. Temperatures average 68 degrees F. in winter (though some nights are chilly and sweaters or jackets are advised), and 90 degrees in summer.