Southern Sonora

Travel Guide

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The Fisherman featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Southern Sonora

SAN CARLOS BEACH, SONORA / MEXICO - DECEMBER 27, 2018. Sunrise view at the Miramar beach, Guaymas. This shot was taken from "Caracol Turistico" near Marina Terra Club in San Carlos Beach, Sea of Corte

Miramar

The beaches and mountain views are a few reasons travellers visit Miramar. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Perlas del Mar de Cortez and San Francisco Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.

Miramar
SAN CARLOS BEACH, SONORA / MEXICO - DECEMBER 29, 2018.Beautiful sunset view of San Carlos Beach. Shot taken in Villas California, located near Los Algodones beach and the Sea of Cortez Beach Club.

Villas California

Villas California might not have many top sights, but Los Algodones and Cerro Tetakawi are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villas California
A Los Algodones Catch 22 Beach Shot, San Carlos, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico

Marina Real

While there might not be top attractions in Marina Real, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cerro Tetakawi and Piedras Beach.

Marina Real
Santisima Church and Plaza Mayor of Trinidad in Cuba

Alamos Centro

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Alamos Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of Sonoran History and Culture and Municipal Market.

Alamos Centro
Panoramic aerial photo of San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The place where the desert meets the sea.

Villa Hermosa

While Villa Hermosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Carlos Golf Course and Marina San Carlos.

Villa Hermosa
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Caracol Turístico

When in Caracol Turístico, you can plan a visit to Marina San Carlos and Cerro Tetakawi, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Caracol Turístico
Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gabriel Estrada S/n San Carlos SON
The price is HK$884 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
HK$884
HK$1,052 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Doesn't get any better.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa
Hotel San Carlos Plaza

Hotel San Carlos Plaza

2.5 out of 5
Paseo Mar de Bermejo, Los Algodones San Carlos SON
Fully refundable
The price is HK$1,043 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$1,043
HK$1,242 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (717 reviews)
primera y ultima vez que me quedo en este lugar, las habitaciones no son comodas, estan muy desarregladas, los muebles son muy viejos ya estan rotos, la llave de la tina del bano estaba liquiando, la puerta corrediza del balcon no cerraba, tiles quebrados en todo los pasillos del hotel, no habia ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hotel San Carlos Plaza
Quality Inn Ciudad Obregon

Quality Inn Ciudad Obregon

3 out of 5
Miguel Aleman Y Allende 201 North Cajeme SON
The price is HK$555 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
HK$555
HK$660 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cajeme. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Los Pioneros Park and Galería de Arte ...
8/10 Very Good! (625 reviews)
A/C worked great

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Quality Inn Ciudad Obregon
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Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos

Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos

2.5 out of 5
71 Malibú Nte. Fracc. Villa California San Carlos Son.
Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)
Hot tub didn't work

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos
Evamar San Carlos

Evamar San Carlos

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Rafael Jesús Caballero, San Carlos Sonora
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
Muy amable el personal!

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Evamar San Carlos
Las Glorias LG104 1 Bedroom Apartment By Seaside San Carlos

Las Glorias LG104 1 Bedroom Apartment By Seaside San Carlos

3.5 out of 5
Plaza las Glorias dpto 104 San Carlos SON
Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course are ...
Las Glorias LG104 1 Bedroom Apartment By Seaside San Carlos
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Popular places to visit

Aerial photo of Los Algodones beach in San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The islands full of sahuaros stand out. An iconic contrast between desert and sea. In the background the rocky mountain Tetakawi.

Los Algodones

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Los Algodones during your trip to San Carlos? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Los Algodones
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San Francisco Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Francisco Beach during your trip to San Carlos? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

San Francisco Beach
Vista del cerro del Tetakawi y el mar en San Carlos Guaymas, Sonora, México

Cerro Tetakawi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro Tetakawi during your travels in San Carlos. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Cerro Tetakawi
End of summer sunset in San Carlos Guaymas in Sonora Mexico

Marina San Carlos

Explore the waterfront in San Carlos with a trip to Marina San Carlos. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Marina San Carlos
Olas en la punta

Piedras Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Piedras Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Carlos. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or seek out the fishing spots.

Piedras Beach
San Fernando Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and street scenes

San Fernando Cathedral

The oldest church in Guaymas survived a massive storm that tore down part of its roof in 2009. See the restored cupola, religious paintings and sculptures.

San Fernando Cathedral