A town tradition that dates back to 1888, Guaymas celebrates Carnival every February with a parade and festivities, including the election of a Carnival king and queen.
The town's historical architecture includes:the city hall built in 1899; Three Presidents Square honoring Guaymas residents who became presidents of Mexico; the neoclassical bank of Sonora building; San Fernando Square; and the 19th-century Church of San Fernando.
The restaurants located near Guaymas' port serve a variety of seafood dishes as well as Sonoran food typical of the region.
In Guaymas you can snorkel in San Carlos Bay and swim at Miramar Beach as well as go sport fishing and diving.
At shops in Guaymas you can purchase pearls, jewelry, leather goods, local art and handcrafts, and clothing.
