Guides › Mexico › Guaymas, México
City guide

Guaymas, México

Guaymas is a city in Guaymas Municipality, in the southwest part of the state of Sonora, in northwestern Mexico. S.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Sonora, Mexico.
  • Served by General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM).

History

Guaymas is a city in Guaymas Municipality, in the southwest part of the state of Sonora, in northwestern Mexico. The city is 134 kilometres (83 mi) south of the state capital of Hermosillo, and 389 kilometres (242 mi) from the U.S. border. The municipality's formal name is Guaymas de Zaragoza and the city's formal name is the Heroica Ciudad de Guaymas.

Airports

General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM) 6.2 km to the centre
Guaymas, SON, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Leo Airport 16 km to the centre
Guaymas, SON, MX
Outdoor
Campo San Pablo Airstrip 25 km to the centre
Empalme, SON, MX
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Guaymas - Santa Rosalia Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Guaymas – Santa Rosalia
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Guaymas - Santa Rosalia Ferry Terminal , 2.7 km); routes include Guaymas – Santa Rosalia.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guaymas, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach