For visiting boats
Marina San Carlos, founded in 1976, lies in San Carlos bay (Guaymas, Sonora) beneath the twin peaks of Tetakawi and is a home port for cruisers on the Sea of Cortez. The deep-water bay is naturally protected and used as a hurricane-season lay-up harbour. It offers slips from 24 to 128 ft with power and water, a fuel dock with petrol and diesel, a travel lift up to 60 t, a boatyard, dry storage (Marina Seca), a ramp, fish-cleaning station, toilets, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi and 24-hour security, plus help with the temporary import permit. It monitors VHF 16; office Mon–Sat 07:30–17:00.
- Guest berths
- Book through the website form; proof of ownership, insurance, ID and, for foreign-flagged boats, a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) are required. Official WhatsApp +52 622 149 4664; Marina Seca (dry storage) +52 622 226 1061.
- Limits
- length up to 39 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 16 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 27°56.90′ N 111°3.28′ W (27.94828, -111.05464)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: petrol and diesel
- Office
- Mon–Sat 07:30–17:00
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +52 622 226 1202
Services and facilities
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Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 16. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Marina San Carlos?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.