PUNTA PENASCO, MEXICO
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PUERTO PENASCO
Puerto Penasco (Rocky Port), also known as Rocky Point, is a favorite Mexico getaway for folks from the southwestern U.S., especially Arizona. It is 66 miles from the U.S. border and is located on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California. Directly across from Puerto Penasco, on the western shore of the Sea of Cortez, is the popular Mexican resort of SAN FELIPE. Both of these popular seaside destinations are located in some of the most desolate and inhospitable territory in Mexico.
This part of Mexico almost became a U.S. seaport as a result of the territorial war between the United States and Mexico. Then Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana fought hard to keep the area that would separate mainland Mexico from the Baja Peninsula to the west. The Gadsden Purchase in 1854 gave the U.S. the southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico, but allowed Mexico to keep the landbridge to Baja just north of the Colorado River Delta, which included Puerto Penasco and Mexicali. Total price for all of that new territory? 10 million greenbacks!
Puerto Penasco started out as a small Mexican fishing village in the 1920's. The road to town was paved in the mid 1940's and with the fresh blacktop the shrimp industry boomed even bigger in the 1950's. Today the main industries in town are fishing, shrimping and tourism.
Despite it's relatively small size, Puerto Penasco receives over one million visitors each year. Many of these are travelers who drop in for three and four day weekends, as well as for longer stays over Easter, Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holidays (and Spring Break!).
Puerto Penasco is the closest ocean beach to Arizona, approximately four hours from Phoenix and Tucson. Mexico travelers young and old from the Grand Canyon State slip across the border to enjoy the beaches, restaurants, shopping and fishing that this sleepy village has to offer.
Running north to south, the beach areas at Puerto Penasco include Sandy Beach, Puerto Penasco, Old Port (downtown), Mirador, Las Conchas, Playa la Jolla, Playa Encanto, Playa Dorada and Playa Miramar.
Like it's counterpart San Felipe, the weather in Puerto Penasco is a main draw. Winters are warm and comfortable, while it can get very hot in the summer. Just spend one day here in August and you will understand why the Mexicans enjoy the traditional siesta in the early afternoon, the hottest part of the day. The weather from November through early April is spectacular, although it can get windy in Spring. Rain in Puerto Penasco is generally less than two inches per year.
The ocean temperature in Puerto Penasco is swimable almost all year long. The water temperature ranges from a high of approximately 90 degrees in late summer to the mid 60's in early Spring. Feel free to check out TODAY'S WATER TEMPERATURES in Puerto Penasco. Like San Felipe, Puerto Penasco offers extreme tidal ranges and when the tide goes out it goes w-a-y out!
Watersports are the name of the game in Puerto Penasco. Swimming, personal watercraft rentals, sailing, fishing or just laying by the hotel pool are popular past times. And don't forget those famous Puerto Penasco sunsets over the Sea of Cortez!
Looking for a reputable company for fishing, boating, diving and sunset excursions? Visit the web site of ROCKY POINT BOAT TRIPS. They have excellent knowlege of the local area!
Like to get out on the water? Visit the web site of PURA VIDA SAILING to review your sailing options in Rocky Point.
Puerto Penasco has some nightlife, but don't expect a CABO SAN LUCAS environment. Things begin to slow down after midnight, except on busy weekends when there are lots of people in town (and Spring Break!).
Puerto Penasco offers a variety of lodging options. Small and large beachfront hotels, condominiums and even beachfront homes are available for nightly and long term accommodations. Remember, the closer you are to the beach the easier it is to keep cool!
Private Pilots love Puerto Penasco because of it's proximity to the U.S. border. Most general aviation aircraft can make it from the US/Mexican border to Puerto Penasco in about an hour. The general aviation airport at Puerto Penasco is an official Airport of Entry, which makes it easy for a day or two of fun in the sun. Aviation fuel is not available, but most pilots fill their birds with fuel before crossing the border heading south and have more than enough avgas to get back to the U.S. The airport is located northeast of town, about a 10 minute cab ride from town. For more information on flying to Puerto Penasco drop by the Message Board of the BAJA BUSH PILOTS web site.
Drop by the web site of ROCKY POINT GUIDE for good information on Puerto Penasco.
For additional information visit the web sites of ROCK POINT.COM and ROCKY POINT MEXICO.
Approximately 30 miles north of Puerto Penasco, near Sonoita, Mexico Highway 8 runs adjacent to Mexico's Pinacate Desert National Park. The unique terrain here includes lava fields, craters and sand dunes. Bring a camera!
For more information on the area visit the web site of ROCKY POINT MEXICO and SEASIDE RESERVATIONS. Or call the Puerto Pensaco Tourist Office at 011-52 (638) 383-4129.
PUERTO PENASCO HOTELS
To review vacation rental options in Puerto Penasco visit the web sites of CONDOMINIUMS DEL MAR, MARINA PINACATE, PLAYA LA JOLLA RENTALS and ROCKY POINT VACATION HOMES.
PLAZA LAS GLORIAS PUERTO PENASCO
Telephone 011-52 (638) 383-6010.
Toll free (888) 598-9866.
Fax 011-52 (638) 383-6015.
Paseo de las Glorias #1, Colonia Antigua Esplanada, Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico, 66450.
Web site: www.plazalasglorias.com.mx.
On the beach.
Number of rooms: 210.
Rooms, deluxe rooms, Junior suites, one bedroom suites.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / cantina / poolside palapa bar / room service / kid's club / beach volleyball / happy hour / money exchange / gift shop / laundry service.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / ocean views / air conditioning.
Credit cards accepted.
Review their web site for photos and information.CASA DEL PUERTO
Located steps from the beach in the Old Port section of town.
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico, 66450.
Web site: www.casadelpuerto.com.
In town.
Number of rooms: 10.
One bedroom suites.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / cantina / poolside palapa bar / room service / kid's club / beach volleyball / happy hour / money exchange / gift shop / laundry service.
Room amenities: Televisions / sofas / kitchenettes.
Walking distance to shops, markets and restaurants.
Review their web site for photos and information.
ROCKY POINT REAL ESTATE
Looking for a piece of coastal Paradise not too far from the U.S border? Rocky Point may just be the answer!
Telephone 011-52 (638) 383-1425.
Telephone 011-52 (638) 383-4699.
U.S. (602) 334-4359.
U.S. Fax (602) 288-9097.
Malecon Kino and Zaragoza, Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
U.S. address: Post Office Box 1200, Lukeville, Arizona, 85341.
E-mail: ylachini@hotmail.com.
Web site: www.remax-legacy-penasco.com.
Real estate sales, new developments, leases and rentals.
The real estate team committed to service with integrity.
Visit their web site for additional information.
13 Paseo Las Glorias, Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico.
Located across from the Plaza Las Glorias Hotel.
E-mail: heidiwosak@cbrockypoint.com.
Web site: www.cbrockypoint.com.
Playa Encanto, Whale Hill, Las Conchas, Old Port, Sandy Beach, Cholla Bay and more.
Real estate sales, new developments, leases and rentals.
Visit their web site for additional information.
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