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A Guide to the Birds and Birding Sites of San Carlos, Mexico An easy day’s drive from Tucson, Arizona, the lovely Sea of Cortez setting of San Carlos and Guaymas combines premier birdwatching with a holiday in Mexico. In the Mexican state of Sonora and just 260 miles south of the Arizona border, San Carlos offers many reasons to visit. Its proximity to well-known birding sites in southeast Arizona make it a natural destination for more adventurous birders. San Carlos and Guaymas, Mexico-Birding Sites The twin communities of Guaymas and San Carlos lie just 12 miles apart. Guaymas is the larger and more commercial, with a bustling downtown, large supermarkets, banks and a sweeping marina drive. The largest commercial fishing fleet on the Sea of Cortez operates out of Guaymas, and large, succulent shrimp are widely available at local restaurants and seafood shops. The much smaller community of San Carlos resembles a Mediterranean village, with its tile-roofed residences overlooking the...