Southern Sonora

Travel Guide

San Fernando Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and street scenes
The Fisherman featuring a city and street scenes
San Fernando Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements
The Fisherman featuring outdoor art and a square or plaza
The Fisherman which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Southern Sonora

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Miramar

The beaches and mountain views are just a few features travelers like about Miramar. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Perlas del Mar de Cortez and San Francisco Beach are a few top places to visit.

Miramar
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Marina Real

While Marina Real might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Piedras Beach and Cerro Tetakawi.

Marina Real
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Alamos Centro

If you're spending some time in Alamos Centro, Church of the Immaculate Conception and Municipal Market are top sights worth seeing.

Alamos Centro
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Costa Del Mar

While Costa Del Mar isn't home to many top sights, Los Algodones and La Manga are some notable places to visit nearby.

Costa Del Mar
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Villas California

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villas California and surrounding area, you can visit Los Algodones and Piedras Beach.

Villas California
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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
Hotel San Carlos Plaza

Hotel San Carlos Plaza

3 out of 5
Paseo Mar de Bermejo, Los Algodones, San Carlos, SON
The price is CA $150 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $150
CA $178 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (526 reviews)
"Rooms are starting to show age. A/C unit thermostat not working properly. In my opinion the room level I rented should have small fridge and maybe a microwave oven."

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025

Hotel San Carlos Plaza
Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gabriel Estrada S/n, Sector La Herradura, San Carlos, SON
The price is CA $142 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $142
CA $170 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It's near a lot of stores, restaurants, and embarcadero."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa
Sea of Cortez Beach Club

Sea of Cortez Beach Club

3 out of 5
Paseo Mar Bermejo Parcela 7, San Carlos, SON
The price is CA $192 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $192
CA $247 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"A few steps from the beach"

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

Sea of Cortez Beach Club
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Evamar San Carlos

Evamar San Carlos

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Rafael Jesús Caballero,, predio el baviso porción B, San Carlos, Sonora
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"The staff was great. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We will definitely recommend and come again."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Evamar San Carlos
Playa Blanca Premier Resort I

Playa Blanca Premier Resort I

4 out of 5
Ruta 124 Playa Algodones, San Carlos, SON
Stay at this 4-star spa condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Los Algodones and Piedras Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"We couldn’t get hot water in the shower."

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2025

Playa Blanca Premier Resort I
Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos

Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos

2.5 out of 5
71 Malibú Nte. Fracc. Villa California, San Carlos, Son.
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2025

Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos
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Popular places to visit

San Francisco Beach

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
San Fernando Cathedral which includes 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

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

Perlas del Mar de Cortez

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Perlas del Mar de Cortez during your travels in Guaymas. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Perlas del Mar de Cortez

Delfinario Sonora

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Delfinario Sonora during your visit to Guaymas. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Delfinario Sonora

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

Cities near Southern Sonora

The Fisherman which includes a coastal town

Guaymas

Photo by Maxime Girard

Alamos

San Carlos

San Carlos

Navojoa

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