San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico is a destination for today's world.  Located only 250 miles south of the Mexican-American border, San Carlos is a unique resort-retirement community. With a population of only 6,000, and over 8,000 acres and many miles of untouched white sandy beaches yet to be developed, San Carlos has come of age in the 21st century.

San Carlos can be accessed by air, land or sea, with newly remodeled Guaymas International Airport only 15 minutes away.   If visiting Sonora Only, a simple temporary permit is all that is needed for your automobile and you are on your way on Mexico 15 from Nogales Arizona, a 4 lane highway with modern, clean facilities for your driving pleasure.   San Carlos has two beautiful modern Marinas for your boating needs. Marina San Carlos is rated as one of the best in Latin America.

San Carlos has the small-town feeling with world-class services and amenities, with virtually no crime rate. Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course, professional tennis facilities, world-class sport fishing, diving and water recreation on Mexico's fabulous Sea of Cortés. A mixture of residents from the U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and internationally makes for exciting living!! With many new projects and amenities also under construction, San Carlos is where a vacationer, retiree or investor's dreams can come true. Go to our Real Estate, Travel Specials and other pages to learn more about San Carlos, and how we can fit into your future and you into ours!!

Looking for unspoiled, pure white sandy beaches, exceptional marine life, an abundance of water sport activities and spectacular landscapes, and state of the art marinas that will launch you into an unforgettable world of sports fishing? Well, you've now taken the first step to fulfilling your fantasy Vacation of a Lifetime: San Carlos - the resort. Sun, Sand and Surf...Sensational San Carlos - a paradise waiting to be experienced.

• 365 days of Sunshine and Beautiful Beaches
• Scuba Diving: crystal clear, warm waters, 3,000 species of maritime life and 2 artificial reefs all accessible from State of the art Marinas: one rated #1 in Latin America
• 35 professional Tennis Courts and an 18 hole Championship Golf Course
• Host of First Class hotels and many fine restaurants
• Sports Fishing Mecca: ranked 2nd in the world with over 800 varieties of fish.
• Guaymas International Airport: 15 minutes to San Carlos
• Water Sports: calm Sea of Cortés is perfect for kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, wind surfing and more.
• Convenient airline (1 3/4 hrs. from LA or 1 1/4 from Phoenix) and Auto access to San Carlos (250 miles from the Arizona border)
• Did you know that 70% of the residents of San Carlos are Americans or Canadians? Satisfied visitors that returned to live here.

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