3 beaches · within 60 km
There are 3 beaches within 60 km of Guaymas in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Piedras Pintas, 19 km away; the farthest, La Manga, is 23 km. They are all listed under San Carlos, a Pueblo Mágico that makes a good base.
The dry season, November to April, brings the calmest seas. From June to October expect afternoon storms, and on the Caribbean coast, sargassum in some years.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Feb, Apr, May, Nov.
The Beaches 3
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Piedras Pintas · Beach · 19 km from Guaymas · Near San Carlos
A sheltered rocky cove west of San Carlos, popular for shore diving, snorkeling, and exploring tide pools. -
Playa Los Algodones · Beach · 20 km from Guaymas · Near San Carlos
San Carlos's long white-sand beach, backed by dunes you can sandboard, with calm water for swimming and water sports. -
La Manga · Beach · 23 km from Guaymas · Sonora
Fishing camp and beach west of San Carlos where the pavement ends: pangas, painted houses and the day's catch on the Sea of Cortez.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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