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San Carlos
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
San Carlos is a small coastal town in Sonora, Mexico, known for its dramatic mountain backdrops and crystal-clear Gulf of California waters. It's popular with expatriates, beachgoers, sailors, and outdoor adventurers seeking a laid-back Mexican getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
2,264
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.96°, -111.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,255
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$420
Cashless
45
English
35
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
3.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
284 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GYM
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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