Guaymas, located on the Sea of Cortez, is an important port in Sonora. Many people make the easy car trip from Arizona driving south to Guaymas and its close neighbor the beach zone of San Carlos. Despite its size, the city has a distinct personality.

Spanish explorers first arrived and named the area in the 1530′s, but it wasn’t until around the 1700′s that the mission San Jose de Guaymas was founded. It was about 60 more years till the township of Guaymas was founded, but it quickly became an important port.

Visitors should make a point to drive to see the historic mission of San Jose de Guaymas, the colonial style city hall and jail, the beautiful church of San Fernando, the Sacred Heart Church, and the neo-classical architecture of the Bank of Sonora.

The sea itself should not be ignored. The fishing itself is worth the drive down from the states and many people make it for just that or to snorkel or scuba through the clear waters. You can drive to the beautiful beaches and walk along the ocean and up the trials into the nearby hills to truly experience the beauty of this region and get a marvelous view of the sparkling sea below.

Other points of interest involve driving to El Sahuaral to see the giant cacti or driving to visit the neighboring Yaqui villages. With so much to see and do, this city is an unforgettable experience and one you will want to repeat.

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