San Carlos Mexico:
Activities in the Water
The tranquil waters of the Sea of Cortez surrounding San Carlos provide an environement ripe with water activities of all scopes. By far the most popular water sport in San Carlos is scuba diving. The calm, warm waters, and a wide range
of fauna, many species unique to the Sea of Cortez entice divers of all abilities. Just 30 minutes north
of San Carlos, in front of Canon de Las Barajitas, lie two interesting shipwrecks and San Pedro Island, which provide incredible diving opportunites. San Pedro Island provides divers and snorkelers alike the chance to get an up-close and personal look at the sea lions and seals that live there. Local dive shops offer one-tank dives from about $45 and two-tank dives from about $75. Many Arizona dive shops run trips to San Carlos on a regular basis. Try Aqua Sports in Phoenix at 602-955-4120.
San Carlos is also
one of the best places in Sonora to go deep sea fishing due to its warm, calm ocean, luxurious boats and modern marinas and most of all the hundreds of species of fish. Whale watching is also a popular activity in the winter months. Sailing trips and sunset cruises are also a popular past time available from San Carlos marinas. Many of the hotels also rent small water equipment such as kayaks and windsurfers.
The two modern marinas in San Carlos provide a total of 700 boat slips with full service facilities as well as on-premise rental companies that can provide all needs for any type of day at sea.
San Carlos Mexico: Activities: On Land
For those interested in some relaxation in the sun without getting wet, the desert sunshine around San Carlos offers a little bit of everything. For golfers in the group, Marina Golf Club offers a nice 18-hole golf course with varying degrees of difficulty played through the fabulous scenery of the Sonoran desert. Tennis lovers will find many places around town with tennis courts, including the numerous courts at Plaza Las Glorias Resort. Among the other activities on offer: jeep tours, horseback riding
San Carlos Mexico: Activities: On The Town
San Carlos offers a wide range of restaurants with Old World ambianace and fresh air patios. The menu of the day in San Carlos is
seafood, seafood, seafood. Shrimp scampi, garlic shrimp, fried shrimp,
shrimp veracruz...sounding a bit like that lovable character from Forest
Gump? There are some other fabulous choices outside the seafood arena
as well.
Sonora is famous for its beef, and although it may not be cooked up in as many ways as its smaller friend, it can be just as good. And of course a third choice exists, traditional Sonoran Mexican cuisine with soft tacos, enchiladas and chili rellenos. Many restaurants offer wonderful views of the beautiful Sea of Cortez or a festive Mexican ambiance. The margaritas are a specialty in this town and are served in large, lavish displays.
At night these restaurants turn into everything from small discotecas to laid-back venues for live music. One must-see while in San Carlos is a Mark Mulligan concert. This local legend has been entertaining crowds for years with his songs like "Life in a Beachtown" and "Going Coastal".
San Carlos is filled with incredible arts and crafts. Ironwood carvings, for which the area is known, are popular as well as seashell crafts, carved wood furniture and jewelry. In Guaymas, there is an interesting local market where vendors sell everything from pig's feet to toilet bowl cleaner. Nearby, the Perlas de Mar de Cortez offers visitors tours of the pearl farm and
some unique cultured pearl jewelry.
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