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San Carlos: Sea of Cortez

San Carlos

Located on the Sea of Cortez, the lovely Mexican resort community of San Carlos offers something for everyone. For water sports enthusiasts, there are beautiful sand beaches, spectacular diving and snorkeling, kayaking, and offshore fishing. San Carlos is only a 250 mile, 4-hour drive from Nogales, AZ on   Hwy 15, a four-lane divided highway. 

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NOTE: Effective July 2008 all Tourist will need a
Passport to travel between Arizona and Mexico borders.

Driving to San Carlos
U.S. car insurance does not extend to foreign countries, so you will need to purchase Mexican Insurance. We offer policies to fit every situation. Let us give you a quote today.

NOTE: We highly recommend that you purchase Mexico Insurance before you leave on your trip. We can prepare your insurance policy along with your condominium reservation documents all in one phone call!

From Phoenix:
Take I-10 south to Tucson then I-19 south to Nogales. As you enter Nogales take Exit 4 which is Mariposa Rd. Turn right at the light, wind through the hills and cross into Mexico. You will then take the "new" four lane expressway for about 7 miles until you reach the toll station; fee is $1.50. Continue south for 3 miles until you reach the 21 kilometer station where you will park and go into the office. This office will require the following:

DRIVING INTO MEXICO HAS JUST BECOME EASIER! ALL YOU NEED TO OBTAIN AT THE 21 KILOMETER "ONLY SONORA" POINT IS A TOURIST CARD!

EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A TOURIST VISA:

#1. Proof of USA citizenship; Passport, Original Birth Certificate (no copies), Voter Registration card, or notarized letter.

TRAVELING WITH PETS - If your pet is going on the trip with you, visit your veterinarian and get the animal a checkup and health certificate before you go.

TOLL BOOTHS - There are three toll booths en-route at Nogales, Magdalena, and Hermosillo. The tolls varies between $2 - $6 at each booth.


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IMPORTANT:

MEXICO INSURANCE - YOUR USA INSURANCE IS NOT VALID IN MEXICO. YOU CAN OBTAIN INSURANCE AT NUMEROUS PLACES ON THE USA SIDE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE AND YOU ARE IN AN ACCIDENT, WHET

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