Guaymas Mexico: Best Travel, Hotels & Vacations in Guaymas

About the city of Guaymas in the state of Sonora, Mexico

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Guaymas is a port city in the Mexican state of Sonora. It stands on a small bay on the Gulf of California. Guaymas sprawls over several towns in between rocky outcroppings. The central part of Guaymas is a natural harbor which is completely ringed by beautiful rock cliff formations, beaches and the Sea of Cortes.

Traveling to Guaymas is easy as you can fly directly into Guaymas from Phoenix which makes this location easily accessible to many.

Guaymas's brief history

Before the arrival of the Europeans to Mexico the area known as Guaymas was occupied by the Guaymas, Seri and Yaqui tribes. In the late 18th and 19th century there was only one inhabitant in the Guaymas who was called Tio Pepe. Tio Pepe was said to be a drunk and a thief. At the beginning of the 19th century the village started to be populated by farmers and ranchers. They held large properties but there were no markets for their products. In 1811 commercial maritime traffic was authorized and customs were established in 1823. Ships visited the bay intermittently and it was also safer to travel by boat than by land at the time. Guaymas became an important stopping point for those traveling north or south western Mexico. By 1890 the city had 10,000 residents and was relatively prosperous. The carnival traditions that were established during this era are still held today. The first modern port facilities were built in 1925 for the Mexican navy. In 1942 a commercial pier and warehouse were built. Guaymas importance as a port grew during this time. Ferry connection with the city of Santa Rosalia Baja California was established in 1972. In 1980 a number of private construction projects which further enlarged the port began and have helped make the town even more prosperous. By 2005 the population of Guaymas had risen to approximately 134,000 residents.

Guaymas tourism

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Over the course of the year the temperature in Guaymas can vary from 52 to 95 degrees fahrenheit. The warm season lasts from the end of May to the beginning of October and has an average daily temperature north of 90 degrees fahrenheit. The hottest day of the year is typically in July. The cold season in Guaymas lasts from the end of November to the end of February with an average daily temperature of 77 fahrenheit. The coldest day of the year typically falls on near the end of December.

The sea is a central part of life in Guaymas. The port city is known for its giant shrimp and the wide array of seafood that comes to the port daily. Much of this ends up in the local restaurants which helps make Guaymas a great seafood dining destination. Guaymas has a beach near the center of town which is Playa Muiramar as well as several smaller beaches south of town. The town offers visitors restaurants, shops and attractions without the tourist trap feeling. There is a boardwalk in Guymas that runs along the harbor and the location for cruise ship stops.

There are more then 750 boat slips as well. The main architectural sights in Guaymas are located in the vicinity of Plaza de los Tres Presidentes. There are also two neoclassical buildings which are near the towns main square.

Guaymas offers an array of different accommodations. There are full service hotels and lodging for the more budget conscious traveler. Most of the high end hotels feature a hacienda style and have swimming pools. In general hotel prices in Guaymas are much cheaper then nearby areas which helps to make this an ideal tourist destination that want to experience Mexico with thousands less tourist daily. The city also offers long term accommodations which include condo’s, apartments and suite hotel offering efficiency apartments. There is an RV park in town which has 90 full hookup sites, a pool and tennis court. The largest festival in the town is called Carnaval. This takes place in the five days leading up to Lent. The festive atmosphere can be felt everywhere and the celebration includes four days of parades, fireworks and parties. The parades have decorated floats filled with masked people dressed in bright costumes. Guaymas is a place that you can go to achieve the real Mexico experience each and everyday.

General travel information

Airport: CGeneral José María Yáñez International Airport
Address: San German, Hacienda El Pardo, Son., Mexico
Local phone number:

Is a passport or travel visa required? This depends on your nationality and your country of origin. We recommend that you check with your travel agent or Mexican Consulate to know what the documents you need to travel to Guaymas Mexico.

About the city of Guaymas in the state of Sonora, Mexico

Guaymas's brief history

Guaymas tourism

General travel information

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