State/Country: Sonora, Mexico

Postal Code: 85506

Location: 15 Km Northwest of Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico  on the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez.

Latitude/Longitude: 27° 56'N 111° 03'W

Elevation: Sea Level to 1400 feet

Timezone: GMT-7 (American/Chihuahua, which is the equivalent of Mountain Standard Time) Daylight Savings time is not observed.

Population: Guaymas-98,000 (approx) San Carlos-4500 (approx)

Airport:  San Carlos is served by the Guaymas International Airport, about 10 miles away.  The airport code is GYM.  America West provides daily flights to/from Phoenix.

Climate: Coastal desert with average rainfall of approximately 10 inches per year, mostly in the summer months. Average daily high temperatures range from mid-90s in the summer months to mid-70s in the winter months. The dry Sonoran desert climate is moderated by breezes from the Gulf of California, creating a climate that is agreeable year round.

Topography: This coast area of Mexico is a contrast of mountains and steep cliffs, separated by magnificent stretches of sand beach and tidal estuaries. The prominent terrain feature in the area is Tetakawi Peak, whose distinct twin peak outline is unmistakable and forms the official logo of San Carlos

Vegetation: Typical Sonoran desert-style vegetation including several species of cactus, some of which seem to grow from solid rock in steep cliffs along the coast.

Wildlife: The numerous islands in the area are all bird sanctuaries, making this an ideal location to observe the numerous species of sea birds, including large flights of Mexican Brown Pelicans. Off shore, the area is noted for whales, porpoises, sea lions, and sea turtles in addition to over 600 species of fish.

Schools

Illustracio-Guaymas-Catholic-Private-Elementary --222--0239

Navarette-Guaymas--Tec de Monterey- Private-Elementary--222-1600

Colegio Americana-Guaymas-Private-English-Elementary
--221-2551

Kino-Guaymas-Private-Prepa (High School)
--222-0387

Churches

Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon)-Guaymas 222-8960

San Carlos Catholic Church-San Carlos Plaza

San Carlos Community Church (Inter-denominational)

Spanish Community Baptist Church

Medical Facilities

Rescate-San Carlos Emergency Medical Services

Dr. Jose Luis Canale-Physician and Surgeon-Clinic San Carlos

Dr. Manuel Andueza-Physician and Surgeon

Dr. Marco Fischer-Physician

Dr. Juan Liceaga-Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Gregorio Sanchez-Private Hospital/Medical Center-Guaymas

Dr. Hiram Duarte-Dentist

Dr. Sergio Molina-Dentist

Hospitals-located in Guaymas and Hermosillo

Civic Groups and Clubs

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meets at JC's Cafe
Sunday & Wednesday, 7pm

Castaway Kids --226-1169

Club Deportivo-Community Service Club--227-0048

Daughters of the American Revolution--226-2017

Humane Society/SBPA--226-1460

Lions Club-Guaymas--222-4333

Rotary Club--226-1160