First Choice RealtyGuide to San Carlos
Introduction
The Guide to San Carlos Mexico provides information on all aspects of this delightful resort community. You will find answers to questions frequently asked by visitors, and even residents will find information that may come as a surprise. The guide web site is organized into pages, which correspond to the chapters of the original document it is based on.
| Chapter | Title | Contents |
| 1 | Trip Planning | Documents, Weather, Money, Language, Dress |
| 2 | Getting Here | Travel, Driving, Directions, Permits, Insurance, Border |
| 3 | Visitor Info | Landmarks, Business, Accommodations, Restaurants |
| 4 | Fun For Kids | Fun things for kids to do in San Carlos |
| 5 | Beaches & Pools | San Carlos area beaches and swimming pools |
| 6 | Water Sports & More | Camping, Water Sports, Boating, and Fishing |
| 7 | Community Activities | Sports, Recreation, and Community Activities |
| 8 | San Carlos Sightseeing | Places to visit in and around San Carlos |
| 8b | Area Sight Seeing | Visiting Miramar and San Jose de Guaymas |
| 8c | Guaymas Sight Seeing | History and Landmarks in Guaymas |
| 9 | Sonora Sightseeing | Visiting Puerto Penasco, Copper Canyon and Alamos |
| 10 | Staying Healthy | Tips on avoiding illnesses and first aid |
| 11 | Becoming a Resident | Tips for potential residents and home buyers |
| 12 | Home Ownership | Tips for enjoying your vacation or year round home |
This guide was made possible by the efforts of long time residents, Paul and Dolores Smith Butt, who spent years compiling the document that this site is based on. Dolores passed away in 2004 but Paul is still an active member of the San Carlos community. He's easy to recognize out walking his two Samoyeds by the marina, so if you see him please say hello and thank him for their efforts. This web site is dedicated to Paul and Dolores.
What follows is the introduction from the original guide as published by Paul and Dolores.
"This has been written for our families, friends and visitors. The weather and the temperature reports are taken from our own journals and calendar jottings, so the information may not be as exact as some readers would like. The temperatures we recorded seem to follow closely the Guaymas weather reports posted each week on the Internet from Guaymas. The same is true of our description of when, where and what kind of fish are to be caught in this part of the Sea of Cortez. It may not be totally scientific, and is variable from year to year.
The people who do like it describe it to us in different ways:
“It’s a healing kind of place.”
“The people are great. Especially enjoyed fishing with Leonel.”
“The shrimp and crab are fantastic. Best Margaritas.”
“A place where I can write -Muy tranquilo.”
“I can get a fresh start here. Change my life style. Paint. Get my head together.”
“I never saw the ocean before. I love it. I had so much fun fishing with Leonel.”
A final note:
San Carlos is not the place for everyone. For those who can find something here for themselves, Dolores and I wrote this to make it easier to find."
This guide is intended to be a living document. Please send suggestions and comments to the webmaster for consideration for inclusion. Photos are welcome-please send original digital photos in 640x480 or larger. All photos submitted become the property of the Guide to San Carlos.
Visitors are welcome to print the guide or sections of it for personal non-commercial use. Any reproduction of the guide or republication in any media without the express written consent of the owners is prohibited.
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