San Carlos
On the Sea of Cortez coast in Sonora, Mexico, San Carlos is a tiny beach town designated a Pueblo Mágico in 2023, known for clear, warm water in its shallow bays and a strong diving and sailing scene. The peak of Cerro Tetakawi — a landmark with deep significance for the Yaqui people — rises above the town, and a scenic overlook nearby was ranked among the world's top ten ocean views by National Geographic in 2011. Many North American visitors stay through the winter months.
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- Population2,264
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
Nearest airports
San Carlos: quick answers
Where is San Carlos?
San Carlos is in Mexico, about 126 km78 miles in a straight line from Hermosillo.
How do you get to San Carlos?
The nearest airport is Guaymas (GYM), about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in San Carlos?
The warmest month is August, averaging 31°C88°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is September, with about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in San Carlos?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.