Guaymas is about 10 miles from San Carlos, and is the "mother" city to San Carlos, sometimes shown on maps as Nuevo Guaymas - new Guaymas.
There are many churches in town, some quite eye-catching. Off to the side, there was a nativity scene.
Across the street was a very ornate gazebo.
Garland was wrapped around palm trees for Christmas decorations near the waterfront.
There are many old buildings in this area, this is one of them, abandoned now.
The waterfront is a big bay which looks quite industrial.
This lighthouse seems surrounded by hills, so I'm not sure if it's for decoration or if it can been seen from the Sea of Cortez.
Fishing in Guaymas has been a tradition for centuries, this memorial stands looking out to sea.
Fishing boats are very simple and this is how they get seafood to the many restaurants in the area. The little island out in the bay was totally covered with cactus.
It looks like sea birds are the only ones who make use of this old dock.
Pelicans and seagulls follow the fishing boats in, hoping that one of the fishermen will toss them something.
And back in San Carlos, a short hike with a friend on Christmas Day. We found multiple trees that had been decorated with shells, shiny balls and other items.
