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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:  PASPORTS ARE OFFICIAL.
              MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOURS.

PLEASE VIST:  www.getyouhome.gov or www.travel.state.gov or sonoraissafe.com to inquire about your Passport Book or Card.
You can also check these three sites to inquire about any travel alerts that may be posted for the Mexico area.
 
Passport Book fees:
Adult- $100 & Child- $85
 
Passport Card fees:
Adult- $45 & Child- $35
Both Passport & Card:
Adult- $120 & Child- $95

Driving to San Carlos
U.S. car insurance does not extend to foreign countries, so you will need to purchase Mexican Insurance.

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 A PASSPORT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A TOURIST VISA.

TRAVELING WITH PETS - You will need to bring proof of your pets shot records.

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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