NOVEMBER 2008
Bahía de San Carlos (San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas), Sonora: A well-kept secret on the Pacific coast

Bahía de San Carlos (in English Saint-Charles Bay) is a quiet resort harbour in the municipality of Guaymas, Sonora. Its gorgeous beach front and limited size -only a few thousand people live there year-round- have made it a favourite for many snowbirds who found in it their own little corner of paradise under the Mexican sun.

Apart from its peculiar location between the desert and the sunny Pacific coast, San Carlos offers plenty of occasions for water sports, sport fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Moreover, the booming real estate market in Mexico offers plenty of opportunities for business. Canadian investors are welcomed with open arms by the locals, and will experience the renowned Mexican hospitality.
A note to the RV adventurers, people driving into Bahía de San Carlos (but no further) now fall under the legislation of the Sonora Free Zone, meaning they are exempted from getting a special vehicle permit when crossing the border. This rule also applies to boats and trailers accompanying the visitors.

For more information about tourism in Sonora, please visit:
http://www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_guaymas_san_carlos
http://www.gotosonora.com/
Golf courses near Bahía de San Carlos

Campo de Golf Marina San Carlos
Length: 5858 yards
Rating: 72
Par: 68.7
Designer: Pete & Ron Dye
Type of course: 18-hole, Championship course
Type of grass on the greens: Bermuda
Type of grass on the fairways: Bermuda
Services: Caddies, carts, clubhouse, restaurant, basketball and racquetball courts, Palapa pool
Highlight: The taxing par 5 holes No. 2 and No. 10, respectively 500 and 541 yds.
Phone: +52 (62) 2226-1020
Website: http://www.sancarlostowers.com/sancarlos/golf/

Planning a trip to Mexico?
Want to know more about what Mexico has to offer?
Call the Mexico Tourism Board at 1-800-44-MEXICO or visit our website. You may also contact our Canadian office at the corresponding number below:

Toll-Free: 1-866-895-5297