3 parks and reserves · within 60 km
There are 3 parks and reserves within 60 km of Guaymas in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Estero El Soldado, 9 km away; the farthest, Isla San Pedro Nolasco, is 47 km. They are all listed under San Carlos, a Pueblo Mágico that makes a good base.
Parks and reserves are best on weekdays and early in the day. Bring water, and check the opening hours, since some close one day a week.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Feb, Apr, May, Nov.
The Nature Parks 3
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Estero El Soldado · Nature reserve · 9 km from Guaymas · Near San Carlos
A protected mangrove estuary between San Carlos and Guaymas, great for kayaking, paddleboarding, and birdwatching. -
Cañón del Nacapule · Nature reserve · 18 km from Guaymas · Near San Carlos
A palm-filled oasis canyon in the desert mountains just north of San Carlos, with spring-fed pools and a scrambly trail. -
Isla San Pedro Nolasco · Nature reserve · 47 km from Guaymas · Near San Carlos
A rocky island west of San Carlos where you snorkel and dive with playful sea lions; a classic boat day trip.
On the map
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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