A yearly festival marking the defense of Guaymas against the French on July 13, 1854, with civic ceremonies, free concerts on the Malecón, theater, film and exhibitions.
Next dates
July 8 – 13, 2027
Main day: Tuesday, July 13
The year after: July 8 – 13, 2028
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Festival Mar Bermejo: what happens
- Civic ceremony for the 1854 defense
- Free concerts on the Malecón
- Theater
- Film screenings
- Art exhibitions
- Book presentations and poetry
Plan your visit to San Carlos
Tours in San Carlos
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around San Carlos.
Playa incluyente Beach Find tours Playa San Carlos Beach Find toursHow to get to San Carlos
- From Guaymas: about 23 min by car (20 km)
- Nearest airport: Guaymas (GYM), 20 min by car to San Carlos
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About San Carlos
San Carlos is a beach town on the Sea of Cortez near Guaymas, Sonora, where desert mountains drop straight into clear, shallow bays. The twin-peaked Cerro Tetakawi stands over everything, and the scenic lookout beside it has one of the best ocean views in the region. People come to dive and snorkel around San Pedro Nolasco Island, sail, fish for dorado and sailfish, hike Nacapule Canyon, and spend the winter; many Americans and Canadians do.
More fiestas in San Carlos
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February 4 – 9
Carnaval Internacional de Guaymas
Held in the neighboring port since 1888 and the oldest carnival in Mexico, it runs from the burning of bad humor to Shrove Tuesday, with float parades and concerts on the Malecón.
Moves every year; next: February 4 – 9, 2027.
Carnaval Internacional de Guaymas: dates and what to see → -
Every year, dates vary
Festival de la Calaca
A festival that is part of the local calendar.
Other fiestas in July
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Jornadas Villistas
Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua · July 11 – 21
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Fiestas of San Ignacio de Loyola
San Ignacio, Sinaloa · July 25 – 31
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Founding anniversary
Viesca, Coahuila · July 23 – 25
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Feria del Señor de Tlaxcala
Bustamante, Nuevo León · July 28 – August 6
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Fiestas de Junio Tlaquepaque, Jalisco · June 21 – July 6
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Feria de Lagos de Moreno
Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco · July 22 – August 8