🇲🇽 The Most INCREDIBLE BEACH Town in MEXICO! | SAN CARLOS, SONORA | Mexico TRAVEL 2022

🇲🇽 SAN CARLOS, SONORA - Welcome to Mexico! This video is Episode 15 of my 2022 Mexico Travel series and we are continuing our journey in Sonora by heading from Ciudad Obregon to Heroica Guaymas de Zaragoza (or just Guaymas) and San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas (or just San Carlos) for the weekend. There are many popular beach locations and towns in Mexico which are popular with Mexicans, foreigners and expats alike, such as Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Acapulco and so on. But is San Carlos the most INCREDIBLE BEACH TOWN in Mexico?
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Sonora is a vast state, full of desert, hills, mountains and amazing Mexican food (comida mexicana) such as Carne Asada, Cahuamanta, a drink called Bacanora (coming in a future video) and so much more. San Carlos itself is tranquil and feels somewhat undiscovered, despite being home to many expats or those who have embarked on the journey of moving to Mexico.
You’ll find many things to do in San Carlos, such as Cerro Tetakawi, a monstrous volcanic hill overlooking the sea, the Vista Point which is National Geographic’s recommended ‘top ocean view in the WORLD’, numerous beaches including Los Algodones, hiking in various canyons, tourist and local restaurants, and a multitude of activities.
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MUSIC - (Epidemic Sound)
“Caught in the Waves” - Trevor Kowalski (Intro)
“Indian Summer” - NVM (Beach areas)
“Lay Down Your Weapons” - Elijah N (Marina)
“Cold Conclusion 4” - August Wilhelmsson (Cerro Tetakawi)
TIMESTAMPS -
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - San Carlos Arrival
02:16 - How to Get Here
02:57 - First Impressions & Rugged Beach
04:47 - Coffee Time & Expats
07:05 - Will You Marry Me?
08:19 - Tours and Excursions
09:49 - Tacos de Carne Asada
12:47 - Marina San Carlos
14:18 - Pteranodons Attack
15:11 - Cerro Tetakawi & Cañón El Venado
17:07 - To the Vista Point & Los Algodones
19:13 - National Geographic’s Mirador
21:28 - Devaluing Travel & Farewell Expats x
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[@soulsurfer639]

Great vid man, super interesting and you had me laughing as well 😂

[@glendabarton1914]

The land where California outlaw Joaquin Murrietta came from. He was Yaqui and Basque among other tribal origins. So is my boyfriend.

[@Rossinv]

No conoce La Paz BCS .... y Los Cabos

[@FlyingCameraGuy]

Our first time to Mexico was 2 years ago and we planned on spending one night in San Carlos, well that turned into 3 weeks because we liked it so much.

[@axolotl9114]

Arriba el norte de México! 🇲🇽🤠🏜️🌵🏖️🌲🏞️

[@davidostrowski679]

A huevo!

[@mendocinainca8]

Y el sur a donde los turistas prefieren ir.

[@norman7882]

@@mendocinainca8 Por el clima

[@mendocinainca8]

@@norman7882 el clima es igual; en USA si es diferente el norte con nieve y el sur sin nieve.

[@norman7882]

@@mendocinainca8 El sur y el norte de México iguales en clima? Jajaja se nota que no has viajado mucho

[@noreenmaylight]

We towed our small sailboat from Washington State to San Carlos last fall and spent the winter living on our little boat - smack dab in the middle of that marina. It was our first time in San Carlos and we absolutely loved it. Sailing out from the marina onto the Sea of Cortez in brilliant sunshine and consistent wind was a sailor's dream. We left the boat and trailer there, and will return in the fall for another 180 days. Can't wait.

[@davidostrowski679]

Sounds perfect Noreen! It's great that you have the opportunity and the flexibility to return every 6 months!

[@noreenmaylight]

@@davidostrowski679 Retirement. We are blessed.

[@igorrosales1799]

@@noreenmaylight I do the opposite, when it's spring-summer in here (hot) I will go to Seattle for 180 days lol and then coming back when is winter there

[@davidostrowski679]

🇺🇸 I hope you enjoyed San Carlos! Who knew that a beach location would end up being one of my Top 5 destinations in Mexico! The next video is from Guaymas, where we have Cahuamanta (which you can see in the intro of this video). Please take note of the message of this video around not devaluing someone else's travel experience. I understand you want to recommend certain activities and excursions, but those things are not what I personally enjoy about travel. I went to San Carlos to visit rugged beaches, see the viewpoint, and get epic drone shots, not go to a water park. As I mentioned, you can check out Turismo con Pao and her links in the description of this video - if you're interested in tours or information about visiting San Carlos for a vacation, get in touch with her! She's brilliant and incredibly knowledgeable! 🇲🇽 ¡Espero que hayas disfrutado de San Carlos! ¡Quién diría que un lugar en la playa terminaría siendo uno de mis 5 mejores destinos en México! El siguiente video es de Guaymas, donde tenemos Cahuamanta (que pueden ver en la introducción de este video). Tome nota del mensaje de este video sobre no devaluar la experiencia de viaje de otra persona. Entiendo que quieras recomendar ciertas actividades y excursiones, pero eso no es lo que disfruto de viajar. Fui a San Carlos para visitar playas escarpadas, ver el mirador y obtener tomas épicas de drones, no para ir a un parque acuático. Como mencioné, puede consultar Turismo con Pao y sus enlaces en la descripción de este video. Si está interesado en tours o información sobre cómo visitar San Carlos para unas vacaciones, ¡póngase en contacto con ella! ¡Es brillante e increíblemente conocedora!

[@rosarubio673]

Te miré en la central de autobuses el jueves 26 mayo? Trabajo ahí... Si no eras tú, era tu clon, estuve a punto de hablarte... Saludos me encantan tus vídeos conociendo mas mi sonora querida

[@rosarubio673]

Central de ciudad Obregón

[@alfonsovargas3666]

Welcome back to Mexico!!

[@charlisslynn6946]

Tucson is pronounced Too-son

[@charlisslynn6946]

We absolutely love San Carlos. There are so many things that you didn't have time to show 💗

[@bogscab2]

I hope you're okay David. For me, you have the best Mexico experience/travel here on youtube. Very real and off the beaten path.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks I'm glad you think that! That's always the intention. As much as places like Guanajuato are great for some people, they're not really my thing and are so oversaturated on KZbin. The world of Mexico KZbin has moved on in my opinion!

[@Designer_TopG]

@@davidostrowski679 Absolutely brilliant video. Lot of editing and amazing shots, even drone shots.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@Designer_TopG thanks this was probably the most complex video of the year so far!

[@janjosephdauphiniii7457]

Where the desert meets the ocean! some of the most beautiful vews and sunsets!

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome!

[@ezcambranis702]

David, this is, without a question, one of your most stunning videos. I’ll be visiting Sonora soon and I can’t wait to do that.

[@davidostrowski679]

Do it man. Is this Doctores

[@roving-camera_72]

I wish more KZbinrs would vlog about lesser known destinations like you do. I enjoyed seeing the unique landscapes around San Carlos. I couldn't help wonder how you manage to walk around under the Mexican sun without a hat and not get your head and face fried.

[@davidostrowski679]

I'm a little fried! I find that it gets easier after a while! Electrolyte drinks from Oxxo are the lifesaver!

[@juvvalan1654]

That's the reason why Mexican sombreros are so wide..

[@foxbodyblues6709]

I lived in both San Carlos and Ciudad Obregon in my 12 years of living in Mexico. So many great memories, this video brings me a lot of nostalgia.

[@acarord]

Tan bello San Carlos, ahí me casé en la playa Los Algodones. Disfruta mucho las playas de Sonora, David. Saludos!

[@davidostrowski679]

¡Es increíble que te hayas casado allí!

[@alejandroesquer876]

Pero no entrar al agua mucha contaminación

[@janjosephdauphiniii7457]

@@alejandroesquer876 Estás bien wey 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jazmindancer]

My dream paradise!!! Natural aquarium, whales, dolphins... I just can't get enough of San Carlos. 😍 I hope that the government will respect it as a natural treasure for the safety of all the beautiful species that live there.

[@davidostrowski679]

I'd love to return for longer one day. Absolutely incredible place. I agree it needs to be protected!

[@fabiolavalenciaelguezabal763]

David estoy increíblemente sorprendida y agradecida por tu vídeo,claramente reflejas en tu vídeo lo que es Guaymas y San Carlos,es admirable que con semejante calor hayas realizado el vídeo a pie,bravo lo lograstes,yo que vivo ahí no me he atravido a caminar todo ese recorrido,uff mucho calor,gracias por tu vídeo..saludos desde Guaymas

[@fernandom6724]

yo estpy en Phoenix, Arizona y no esta tan caliente como otras veces

[@davidostrowski679]

¡Gracias! ¡Sí, absolutamente esa caminata fue muy dura! ¡Las bebidas electrolíticas de Oxxo son de gran ayuda!

[@dancingwithnacos]

Hellooo, that lady on the mural is the one and only Maria Félix, "La Doña", the biggest diva in the Mexican classic cinema, she is originally from Sonora! Beautiful video!

[@davidostrowski679]

Amazing! I was definitely getting diva vibes! Thanks for the info and glad you enjoyed!

[@kziptr]

Dude, you walked all the way to the Mirador! You a walker! Fun to see you here in San Carlos. If you come back, let me know, we’ll take you around to other amazing beaches.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Kathi! I'd love to come back some day. I'm gonna be down in Torreón for the next month. I'm not usually a big fan of beach locations but San Carlos is probably on my Top 5 Mexico list that's for sure. I sense a vacation coming in the future instead of just a weekend!

[@Luna-sz9uq]

Wow! Those are majestic views. I’m so glad there are drones and explorers like you who have the creativity to share such magnificence. 🤩

[@davidostrowski679]

Magnificence is the right word that's for sure!

[@kylevodden6080]

I can’t believe you walked from town to El Mirador. I sure hope you got a ride back.

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha I walked back to Oxxo where the road turns off before the marina and got the bus thankfully

[@Patrickspencer999.]

Thanks for visiting northern Mexico, where people is fun,respectful and open minded 😊

[@davidostrowski679]

My favourite area of Mexico by far for so many reasons! Open-minded yes! And a common sense and humor which can unfortunately be lacking elsewhere!

[@Patrickspencer999.]

@@davidostrowski679 🙏✨🌪⭐️

[@pinedasimbron6171]

I love Sonora! Paisajes increíbles.

[@angiemeza9209]

I love San Carlos, the Most beutiful sunsets in the World.

[@arjnoro1]

just dont tell anybody ,we wanna keep it that way, no mcdonlds , kfc or hotels. they can go to mazatlan, we want to keep it untouched.

[@davidostrowski679]

100% agreed amigo

[@VictorMendoza-kb9cr]

If it doesn’t have a McDonald’s it’s just because it’s too small. San Carlos is way too Americanized XDDD

[@gerardoluna9682]

@@VictorMendoza-kb9crActually, there is a McDonald's and a Burger King but not there, these are located in Guaymas (which is also a small town, not even 200k inhabitants)

[@VictorMendoza-kb9cr]

@@gerardoluna9682 I know that, but Guaymas is in fact a city.

[@johnheron7911]

Unfortunately change is inevitable

[@dawndavis472]

Absolutely wonderful video and stunning scenery!

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks hun! X

[@Gorge1070]

The painting of that actress that you saw and you said that reminded you of Elizabeth Taylor , is really a mexican actress of the same era as Elizabeth called Maria Felix and she was born in Alamos Sonora in 1914. A lot of people think that only the caribbean waters of Cancun and Tulum are cool but thats is completely bollocks!

[@davidostrowski679]

Amazing! I knew you'd know these things amigo

[@ceciliaportugal8772]

Y LE PINTARON MUY FEA SU NARIZ

[@johnfriesen1071]

I miss San Carlos, I spent 5 months there, I love watching all those locations I used to visit! 😊

[@223Seabreeze]

We have wintered in San Carlos for the past 8 years. So great to watch the video and see so many of our favorite places.

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome! I've never heard 'wintered' used like that before! I'm curious do you have residency? If not have you experienced any issues with the stricter 180 day thing? Fortunately I got 180 days upon entry as usual when I entered in March.

[@223Seabreeze]

We are only there for 3-4 months, so have not dealt with that. We drive down in our motor home, park it and rent a condo on the beach, then head back to the the Pacific Northwest early April. I am so glad you love our little paradise. I hope it doesn’t change too much. It is so great the way it is..

[@davidostrowski679]

@@223Seabreeze I feel the same way!

[@CarlosTorres-ju2gu]

I was there in my 12 years old 1970’s ; definitely it looks more touristy with same landscape just unforgettable…

[@davidostrowski679]

totally unforgettable! Nat Geo was correct!

[@karensantiago587]

Beautiful San Carlos Sonora Mexico🤍beautiful views, desert + ocean. Perfect match

[@davidostrowski679]

Absolutely!

[@rubensanchez9001]

David, gracias por este video, disfruto mucho verlos, eres bueno para caminar en el calor. Nuevamente Saludos desde Chihuahua, Chih.

[@angelicagarciadorame2794]

I have been going to enjoy this beautiful place for more than 15 years

[@Timmy1380]

I want to live in Sonora for 6 months or so. It would be good to visit San Carlos and some of the other costal cities/towns. Hopefully I can cope with the heat!

[@davidostrowski679]

I'd love to do the same man. San Carlos is iconic although I think I'd prefer to stay in Guaymas and just get the bus whenever I wanted to go. You know what I always had the same thought about the heat but I do feel like the longer I was in Northern Mexico as a whole. the more I became accustomed to it and it really wasn't an issue. Those electrolyte drinks are the best thing on the planet and always made things so much more bearable to the point I never felt dehydrated.

[@angelicagarciadorame2794]

I am Mexican and I live an hour from San Carlos, and whenever I can I escape to San Carlos, to the Marina Terra hotel, I don't need to go far to enjoy the beach, the sun and sand.

[@markasdievovaikas]

Hi, David! Another brilliant video, one more of your absolute best, and amazing drone work! What a stunning place with absolute jaw-dropping beauty that's almost like being in a dream! I'm a lover of mountains, desert, and sea, and this is a place for me. Wowsers! People say I need to go to Cape Town, South Africa, but I find San Carlos far more beautiful and off the beaten path. The 10 hour drive from El Paso is calling to me. Tacos Gobernador Estilo Sinaloa were originally created for one of the Sinaloense state governors... haven't had them but hear they're amazing. Hope you're doing okay with your injury... I'm sure you are, you're such a Road Warrior!

[@davidostrowski679]

I had those tacos in Mazatlán and explained the supposed story behind them! They were alright I suppose but not my favourite! Thanks man, this was a tough one to film!

[@stewart2589]

Northern Mexico gives a different vibe from places like San Miguel or Ajijic

[@davidostrowski679]

100%. Never been to Ajijic. Not my thing at all lol

[@prime8nate]

@@davidostrowski679 I see a marriage to a gringo expat in your near future, David.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@prime8nate can I get a cat instead

[@prime8nate]

@@davidostrowski679 only if it speaks with a Texas accent…

[@davidostrowski679]

@@prime8nate classic!

[@roadnland1801]

Beautiful landscape by the sea is my idea of a vacation. San Carlos seems a very relaxing place. I'm sure that many boat owners are from the Arizona and California area, using San Carlos as their getaway spot.

[@janjosephdauphiniii7457]

Indeed, there are a lot of snow birds from Utha and Colorado too. Even from Canada and Alaska. But most part of them are from Arizona and Cali. When the summer comes most of them leave. But some Arizona gringos use to really hot weater stay as some times in summer reaches above 100 F... But they can handle it pretty well. Best time of the year to visit from ending September to November for sure.... nice weater and warm water. It's great in winter and spring for outdoor activities, but can't swim during those days. Do not come in summer at least you want to live the desert experience!

[@roadnland1801]

@@janjosephdauphiniii7457 Thanks for your comment. San Carlos looks like a place that I would enjoy even in the summer. But I also live in the dry heat in the California Mojave Desert, where it can get to about 115F degrees. I never knew about San Carlos until this video.

[@janjosephdauphiniii7457]

@@roadnland1801 Wow! Well, give it a chance if you can. You will be just fine in any time of the year.

[@MariaMarquez-ok4hf]

You did exactly what I would have wanted to do as a visitor to San Carlos. It’s more fun to go where you want and do what you want, with no tours or time schedules (or crowds). (Or water parks, ugh!) Beautiful turquoise water and amazing landscapes! Very much enjoyed the drone shots. Since you asked, it’s pronounced TOO-sahn, Arizona. 😄 Loved the close-ups of the gorgeous flowers. As always, your humor was fantastic! One of my favorite videos of yours! Excellent work, David! 😄💕

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks hun it's one of my personal favorites too! I used to few new editing techniques I was trying out. I did the flower close ups just for you you know! Thanks for the Tucson pronunciation, you know when you say a word and realise you've never had a reason to say it. Now I'm thinking about it, I have a vague memory of hearing it somewhere!

[@LosNuevosRicos]

You need a Hat Broo! Nice video :D Welcome to México

[@davidostrowski679]

jaja I'm surviving... so far jaja

[@mattclark6482]

Love your comedic interludes, great video

[@matterfact87]

Almost spit my coffee out when I heard your quote @15:57 haha 🤣. I always love to hear your take on things

[@davidostrowski679]

I left the naughty word in to express the emotion lol

[@neilpyper]

Your Mexico videos are always outstanding, David, and this one is no exception. Some really beautiful shots! I have never been to Sonora, though I have been very close to it on the US side of the border.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Neil! Even though I'm not really a beach fan, these places really do allow me to do more in terms of videography! Sonora is really tough! Especially at this time of year, 42c today in Hermosillo and I was filming up a hill! Dead!

[@sergioc.7910]

Brother, your care & respect for Mexico is a beautiful thing, and you are greatly appreciated. Respect from a Mexican/American subscriber. ~Serg~

[@mayaozen3582]

- Amazing views of the landscape. Thank you for sharing.

[@sukiclau]

That Lady in the is one of the most beautiful women the 50´s and 60´s her name was Maria Felix, and she was a STAR. She was one of the most beautiful, talented and exuberant star of the Golden Age of Mexican Movies, besides Dolores del Rio. Widely recognized even in Hollywood. She was born in Sonora, therefore she is part of our Mexican Cultural heritage. Just a bit of illustration for your audience, it doesn´t hurt! Thanks for promoting this wonderful -unknown to the tourists- places. Salud!

[@davidostrowski679]

Thank you for the info! It's funny, I had never heard of her before despite being in and out of Mexico for years, but now I keep seeing references to her everywhere! It's great to know more about Mexican movie icons! As you said I know other viewers will appreciate your comment!

[@mayaozen3582]

- San Diego California has beautiful views like this.

[@Beats_By_G]

Thanks again for your videos, David! Your shots are magnificent and do justice to the place. Sorry you had to wander around under the relentless sun. Looking forward to the Guaymas video. I hope you're feeling better from the fall.

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias amigo! Actually the walk in the sun was ok, I think I turned into a robot. I was actually running at one point lol. The Guaymas video is much less intense mainly because I could barely walk jaja

[@superfly19751]

It’s absolutely beautiful and unspoiled from overdeveloped tourism place. This is where I went to be when vacationing. Hopefully we’ll be there from Christmas to NY next year. Thank you for posting this video 🙏

[@mennettecamberos1078]

OMG!!!!! I can’t believe you are staying in Ciudad Obregón! My family is from there. (I’m from San Francisco living in LA) No one in the states knows where that is ..lol. They have the best tácitos!!!! San Carlos is beautiful!!! Thank you for showinff our beautiful state :-)

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Mennette! I actually left Obregón a few weeks ago, but I was based there for 4 weeks. Muy loco jaja

[@mennettecamberos1078]

@@davidostrowski679 Yes, it’s super hot there! BTW: The Mexican Starlet image is of María Félix, a Mexican movie star from the 40’s & 50’s. Our version of Elizabeth Taylor. Her birthplace is Alamos, Sonora. She was muy Chingona!

[@photographyalamexicana]

San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, is a captivating coastal retreat renowned for its splendid beaches, crystalline waters, and abundant marine life along the Sea of Cortez. Nestled within the rugged landscapes of the Baja California Peninsula, it entices visitors with a blend of water sports, including snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing, as well as opportunities to explore the surrounding natural reserves and enjoy a relaxed community atmosphere. Thanks, David Ostrowski!

[@MrSweetoso]

Hi David. I’ve been there..Twice. I did like it a lot. Sonora is wonderful. Great people..Peaceful and beautiful views. I love your videos. Enjoy your trip. Safe travels. Love and light

[@davidostrowski679]

I liked it more than I expected! Great place!

[@reynamagana1135]

Hermoso lugar. Tengo bellos recuerdos. Tiempos FELICES.

[@patriciaur472]

Thanks for visiting and Showing San Carlos. Is such a small place but full of beautiful places. Is literatelly the Desert along with the Sea. You have all kinds of cactus and desert on your back and right infront of you the beautiful beach. By El Delfinario, also the Jungle by the Manga, El Caracol with white sand like the caribean. Piedras pintas with beautiful and colorful little rocks every where. And many more things. Also the Mural is not Elizabeth Tailor. I know you didn'd said it was you said it reminds you, but she is Maria Felix Mexican Icon Del Cine Dorado. Mexican actress. Thanks again. Hope you come back soon.

[@transformacion.]

You just shared a wonderful experience in this video. It's certainly a small beautiful place. We are honored living here. Thanks David. 💞

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Aisha! Glad you enjoyed! Definitely a crazy day lol

[@olllloollllo]

Not sure if you are the first vlogger to shoot at the mirador but you killed it with those shots. Looked like a commercial for a place somewhere else. The desert-mountain shots were also nice.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks! This is one my personal favorites in terms of drone shots and editing!

[@ThisOldRV2023]

Well done, David! This is our first look at one of your videos and we are impressed with your enthusiasm, knowledge and endurance, especially on this trek of San Carlos. As one of your ex-pat retirees who make San Carlos their part time home, we thought you'd like to know that we are one of many Canadians in San Carlos who likely at this point outnumber ex-pats from the USA. And yes, we too have a boat but we're not the rich and famous types that you alluded to. San Carlos is a place where everyone can enjoy some form of watercraft and a home. We look forward to your upcoming adventures.

[@davidostrowski679]

Trek is certainly the right word! (Kind of a theme with many of my videos!). Great to hear from you! Re Canadian point you're definitely not the only Canadian to highlight that you outnumber people from the US! Hoping you return to San Carlos when I'm next in the Americas!

[@elkamaleon]

Aquí vamos!! Siguiéndote David!!!! Mucha suerte!!!

[@michellearaque7421]

Saludos desde Hermosillo Sonora, loved your video. You’re so funny! I’m happy people see the beauty of our beautiful San Carlos.

[@denalygotti5349]

What areas would you consider safe areas for Mexican American women to go to?

[@mikefetterman6782]

THanks. Gave me a really good view of the town. Oh, and it's 2 sawn. (Tucson). lol

[@Busybeeee]

A Pterodactyle LOL! Great video! You always travel to unique places and I love discovering them! Thank you for taking us along! ☺️

[@rigobertorojo1633]

Bonitos lugares por mi pais, bienvenidos todos los turistas solo limpiemos las playas en conjunto

[@marcristinamar]

Yes indeed, San Carlos has the best peaceful gorgeous views. Shhhhh. I also recommend you to go and visit Alamos Sonora a very colonial histórico town just not too far from Obregón. That the birth place of the legendary actress Maria Felix. It's sort of hit-ten going up into La Sierra. (recommend to visit)

[@davidostrowski679]

Jaja yes shhhhh don't tell anyone lol. Thanks for the recommendation Martha, I had Alamos planned and Navojoa but due to bus times and the fact I injured myself the day after this video I had to cancel, but the next video is Guaymas and I'm currently filming 2 up in Hermosillo x

[@MariaRamos-ou4uw]

Navojoa el lindo pueblo que me vio crecer.. espero puedas visitarlo pronto David. Muchas gracias por este espectacular video., Sonora es un hermoso estado y su gente muy hospitalaria!

[@andresadame346]

Thanks for the video. Love San Carlos and Guaymas it equals family for me.

[@carloslopez-81]

That was an awesome travel in san carlos, i really enjoy this vídeo like you david and thanks for show us good places of san carlos, have a nice day ✌🏻

[@davidostrowski679]

Glad you enjoyed Carlos!

[@fredbeissner9419]

Nice! Been planning on visiting there (Guaymas and Hermosillo) in the next couple of months. Looks like fun.

[@davidostrowski679]

Sure you'll love it Fred! There's so much more to do and see that I could ever include in only one video. I've got another video from Hermosillo waiting to be edited!

[@santiagogomez7356]

It is! If you can rent a house in Marina Real, beautiful private beach.

[@places.2see]

Wow great city in Mexico, been in Mexico too a couple of years ago❤️

[@CKLoving]

So funny 😂 you commented on the dinosaur birds. They are pelicans ! Thanks so much for the tour and the drone shots. It looks like Phoenix or Tucson- pronounced To sahn) with a beach.

[@daniellebustamante9159]

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[@marykaraguzel479]

Wowsers what a lovely place, cracking drone shots too. Living on the outskirts of a tourist area myself and being from a big tourist area in the UK, I have to confess I'm not one for tours. I am much more into getting off the beaten track or just wondering around seeing where tacks take me!

[@davidostrowski679]

You and me both hun! I forget did you tell me where you're from in UK? My Nan lived I'm Bridport so we used to go that beach that was in Broadchurch as kids!

[@marykaraguzel479]

@@davidostrowski679 I am from Cornwall originally, Mullion down on the Lizard so quite a touristy place. Now living in Fethiye Turkey another tourist place LOL!!! But I try and avoid the tourist spots :D My Mum used to run a pub in Bridport a few years back - it was called the Hope and Anchor :)

[@franciscosaldana2879]

I would say gorgeous, stark and other planety like you say David, grandiose setting of the desert kind, excellent video David. The place is developed but not developed enough which makes it pleasant. Those boats, for the most part, belong to expats, as you say from California and Arizona and l would add a sprinkling of Canadians.. Most of those of those folks are back in the US and will come back in the Autum and Winter. On the other your tan shines through the video.

[@davidostrowski679]

I guess the whole coming back for the winter thing is now an issue unless they have residency. I was lucky I got the 180 days when I entered!

[@sharonrimsza7960]

Unfortunately David missed the best view in San Carlos…same bay as Playa Algadones…the Catch 22 Beach! The same beach where the movie was filmed. The best beach in Mexico! And you filmed the Sea of Cortez! The Baja is just directly West. Glad you were able to enjoy San Carlos! We have had a home here for 18 years. We are from Tucson, AZ. FYI I had to chuckle…the ‘c’ in Tucson is silent.

[@davidostrowski679]

I didn't miss it, my battery died and I went to Algodones after filming, why do you think I said I didn't get home until 9pm lol. I know that was the Sea of Cortez, I was purposely exaggerating to highlight to vast expanse of oceans. Why has no one understood this haha, I even said Sea of Cortez purposely in the intro!

[@davesaenz3732]

A hidden gem!!

[@davidostrowski679]

100%!

[@onebalddude]

No clue why but that bird part had me cracking up😂

[@salomonortega2278]

Dude, im big fan of u haha, i live actually in Ciudad Obregón, and i love how u document this beautiful place, I hope u enjoy your stay!

[@wtfc4739]

The picture on the wall is no other than the ever so beautiful #MariaFelix 💎🦎📸🎞📽

[@TuRBiNeSaNdK9s]

Hey brother how are you!!! Hope you’re sitting pretty in a nice beach eating delicious seafood and drinking your choice of beer as we speak!!! , because I’m working my soul away! Just thought I’d drop a comment and help you out since you visited my hometown, yes that is correct I am from there so I am very well aware of that infernal heat and dry air 😂 But trust me you there is so much beauty and fun to be had there if, and only if, you get out of your comfort zone. Im glad you got to see the area. There is so much to see and appreciate if you somehow manage to open your eyes and see beauty for what it is. Thank you much brother for seeing some, of what there is to see. You scratched the surface, I just wish you had explored and experienced more. I’ll gladly show you more if I knew you. Good travels to you, and best of luck to you

[@tvl9971]

This is the most informative video i have seen on San Carlos!! Amazing

[@betogarcia3344]

Sonora my home town, I’m just 3hrs away from San Carlos

[@miker6270]

I live about 40 minutes from Sonora (and go often) but have yet to visit San Carlos. Definitely on my list now.

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome, are you in Arizona or Cali? I'm jealous that you're so close to such an awesome part of the world!

[@miker6270]

@@davidostrowski679 I live in Yuma Arizona. It’s right on the border of California and Arizona but also Baja California and Sonora. I spend more time in Baja California than Sonora but I go often to both.

[@Sugarshane88]

What do you do for a living there

[@gg13308]

I love your videos.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Anita!

[@gerardovasquez7535]

😂😂😂😂 oh my God you said Niños mucho Problema 😂😂😂😂😂 Nice 👍 video my friend!!!!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Jaja niños are often the enemy when filming. Muy curioso lol

[@gerardovasquez7535]

@@davidostrowski679 😂😂😂😂😂!!! I understand!!!!

[@openthekimonoco]

I will go ... Wow I luv this place. David is pretty good too. Hope he is well these days. A motorbike out into the mountains makes my day, everyday. Chemtrails in a deserted place like this! We are fu…!

[@davidostrowski679]

Enjoy! San Carlos is great. I'll definitely return

[@heidymedina6683]

The fact that you walked your way through sancarlos all the way to the top of the mirador 😱lol I am super impressed. This is such an amazing video, definitely captures the beauty of sancarlos my favorite place in Sonora 🥰🥰🥰✨

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Heidy! It's definitely one of my favourites of the year so far 😃

[@maryjoan4128]

Absolutely fabulous thanks so much..keep well

[@davidostrowski679]

you're welcome Maryjoan!

[@tammiepulley1396]

I’m shook! Beautiful. Tucson Az is pronounced Tooson. It’s a Indigenous word. Also, the town of Algadones is on the border of Arizona and is a very big town for dental work. There are dozens of dentists offices there. Americans go to Algadones to get their dental work done for about 1/3 the price of doing it in the US. We do not have National health care for dental work and even private dental insurance doesn’t cover much more and teeth cleaning. So many of us Americans get it done in Mexico and the border is easy to walk through here with a passport. Hundreds go over everyday for dental work. Also to buy prescription drugs for 1/3 the price compared to the USA.

[@davidostrowski679]

Shook! I've heard a lot recently about dental costs in US. Crazy! In the UK it's not covered by the National Health Service at all but I believe cost-wise it's not as high as US but I haven't been in the UK for years so you never know. I know so many Americans who go to Mexico for exactly that. Understandable!

[@SweetJeopardy]

Very true. Just a lil' note tho: the town you're referring to is called Nogales (which tbf kinda sounds like Algodones). Fun fact: the beach was named Algodones -which literally translates to "cotton" - due to the softness of its sand. (otoh, Nogales = "walnut trees") Much love! ❤

[@jackmate2]

Amazing!!

[@elvaplascencia6810]

Omg this place San Carlos is sooo besitiful love love the video best views ever my friend you are awesome 👏 great work .

[@davidostrowski679]

One of my favourites of this year!

[@juanrodriguez6707]

Have fun and be safe my friend!

[@miguelcasas9682]

You are def in love with Mexico amigo 👍👍🤛🤛

[@bixaorellana8165]

I think the woman in the "Elizabeth Taylor" wall mural is the famous Mexican actress Maria Felix. The bird is a pelican. :-)

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha I think the heat was affecting my brain lol

[@mayanaztec6440]

Hola David, hadn’t seen your videos in about a year, nice to run into you here in KZbin again !!

[@davidostrowski679]

Welcome back! You have a lot to catch up on! This is my final series of videos (well, Serbia after Mexico). I'm then moving in to different things

[@melissanicoletti6435]

It is the happy ending. I live here and could not be happier!!!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Brilliant! Happy for you! I'd love to come back for longer one day!

[@melissanicoletti6435]

@@davidostrowski679 you always have a place to stay!!!

[@Designer_TopG]

Outstanding. Amazing , this experience was phenomenal. These mountains like you said are stunning , dramatic and overlook this Bay. A great place to shoot movies like maybe a pirates of the carribbean. Pirates of the Pacific. Did I just give them the next idea for a movie. Pirates...Of the Pacific

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks! Mask of Zorro and Catch 22 were filmed there I believe

[@mjc42701]

Amazing! I want to go here now, it is gorgeous!

[@juanalonsochairezsoto6153]

Bravo!!!

[@brettd3206]

Another taco that I haven't eaten, yet. Brilliant!!! Hope you've recuperated from the fall.

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha it was impossible to pick up lol! Thankfully the taco had all the meaty bits of manta ray, not the jelly bits! And thanks man, Hermosillo after this one probably didn't do me any favors but hopefully I'll be better soon!

[@egocentric222]

I love your Mexico videos, as a Mexican you’ve shown me places I haven’t been.

[@franciscogil6798]

I did high school in guaymas and always what made me hallucinate that towns are or were those crazy mountains that look small but they divide a lor different sights

[@moymartz4458]

WAO ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS EVER!!!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks! It was a tough one!

[@thejectorproject]

This was awesome!! I do have one question-- did you just day “Al- gee”? Lol. This place is beautiful. Not sure I will ever get there so thanks so much for showing us all this place…… chemtrails 😂

[@davidostrowski679]

Chemtrail controversy. HOW ELSE DO YOU PRONOUNCE ALGAE

[@CN-dl2cj]

I went to San Carlos Bay for Spring Break 1983. My then-bf and I rented a condo out of the newspaper. The owners mailed us the key. We drove down with printed directions and stayed in the condo for a week. It was one of only 2 condos on the entire beach. We ate at a reatsuarant where they filled the tables. The two of us were sat at a table for 6 or 8 (can't remember) along with other couples, and we all met and had dinner. I remember the town being tiny and friendly. The beach was vast, beautiful, and empty. Only 2 buiIdings. I wish I had more photos of the condo and area.

[@brucestewart3170]

That beach in front of El Mar restaurant is never crowded. They have a wedding or 2 every weekend. Some with spectacular fireworks. The snorkeling is great. I saw a local diver come in with a bag full of octopuses (octopi?) for local restaurants. The best place in town for breakfast is Turquesa across the street from Charly's Rock but still a good view of the bay. Tetikawa is the name of the beautiful twin peaks in the background. The giant sea birds are pelicans. There are two types of very large cactus, organ pipe with many arms and saguaro is the taller one.

[@edyann]

Thank you for visiting us. Hi from the mountains of San Pedro Mártir. ❤