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Music! Memorial Warm Up – Weekend Rundown

Rocky Point has always attracted musicians and bands from near and far to grace our shores. In relatively more recent years, the local music scene has burst across a growing number of stages and new venues around town.  In this lead up to Memorial Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to catch local musicians in […]

Gastro Fest 638 ready to tease taste buds

(UPDATED INFO ON TRANSPORTATION!) Various dining experiences have been budding up around Puerto Peñasco this past year, with several chefs showcasing their culinary prowess at wine pairing events or teaming up to offer delectable dishes and a fun night of cuisine.  Gastro 638, a collective of local chefs who have forged their spot at the […]

Welcome, October! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

Sponsored this week by Tekila Bar – Happy Anniversary! October! Usually the best weather of the year in Rocky Point and yes, thanks to tropical storm Rosa early in the week, humidity levels have now dropped and we’re heading into Fall.  However, Rosa also left behind a slew of spontaneous lakes (which appear now and […]

Up, up, and away! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

Sponsored this week by The Club Golf Course at Islas del Mar Puerto Peñasco’s spot is secured on the map this weekend as our own Peñasco pride Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada will strive for the super flyweight WBC title this Saturday just outside Los Angeles. You better believe this whole town will be watching! Plus, […]

1st “Fish Bowl” Seafood Fest proves to be terrific success!

By José Antonio Pérez Last Saturday’s Festival de Mariscos “Fish Bowl” Seafood Fest, put on by the local Rotary Club in conjunction with artisans of the Mermaid’s Market, successfully raised important funds for Rotary’s ongoing projects across town while drawing the attention and interest of many! María Dolores “Loly” Monteverde Sesma, President of the CR […]

Save the date! Bacanora Fest May 5.2018

Festival del Bacanora en Pto. Peñasco, degustaciones de Bacanora, comida regional, y esta por confirmarse el grupo que mantendrá el ambiente. Save the date 5 de Mayo, Bacanora Fest 2018, free bacanora tasting, regional food, and entertainment, Stay tuned for more details to come.

FORE! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

Sponsored this week by The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort Whew! Another successful Rocky Point Rally weekend has come and gone, and organizers tell us they are now working on plans for the 4th Annual Kings Day Toy Ride coming up Jan. 6th. So, stay tuned!  Thanks to all who came out […]

¡Viva la Vida! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

Sponsored this week by Banditos Each year in Rocky Point, U.S. Halloween fiestas meet up and often overlap traditional Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. While last week may have been about brujas and fantasmas, now is the time to celebrate life and loved ones with Day of the Dead altars and folks dressed as […]

Summer’s end? Rocky Point Labor Day Weekend Rundown!

Sponsored this week by Banditos …and just like that, we’ve made our way to Mes Patría (Mexico’s Patriotic Month). ¡VIVA!  Mexican Independence Day is September 16th, so be prepared to join the celebrations on the evening of Sept. 15th in front of City Hall for the traditional “grito” (shout for independence) ¡VIVA!  This weekend, however, […]

¡Felicidades Papá! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This weekend’s rundown sponsored by Optica Turati – How about some shades for Dad? Now that RCPM Circus has come and gone, along with all the festivus, it’s time to get down to summer in Rocky Point as temperatures both on land and sea start to creep up. Schools across Mexico are almost out, which […]

Habemos Circus Mexicus. Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This weekend’s rundown sponsored by Circus Mexicus In the words of Roger Clyne as he opened the main stage of CM about three years ago, “we are surrounded by high spirits, positive vibrations, and good medicine” for the full-on music fest that is Circus Mexicus spreading across the sands and skies of Rocky Point over […]

….and the winners are….Taste of Peñasco 2017!

Did you make it to the Taste of Peñasco Culinary & Cultural Festival on Saturday? Many local restaurants served up some of their best dishes with the winners representing a wide variety of styles in town! 1st place: BBQ from Southside Jillz 2nd place: Seabass Libonesa by Mare Blu 3rd place:  “The original” beef empanadas […]

Deck the Halls! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

Sponsored this week by Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort The countdown is on…less than 3 weeks till Christmas followed right after by the New Year!  From three or four course meals and champagne toasts, to live music all night long and weekend resort stays, check with your favorite restaurant or cantina for ideas on […]

Movement! Sound! Color! Beach! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

This week’s rundown sponsored by RPR Mexico – with spots still available for November’s Rocky Point Rally! Colorful hobie cats dart across the sea by day, while twinkling lights of shrimp boats dot the horizon each night. Ah yes, October in Rocky Point. There’s still much to do as we ease into this perfect Fall […]

Gallito wins by unanimous decision

Puerto Peñasco’s own Gallito Estrada bests Filipino Raymond Tabugon in super-flyweight bout! Following ten rounds and a win by unanimous decision, Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada shone during his return to boxing before thousands of Puerto Peñasco residents and visitors at the Francisco León García stadium on Saturday night, Oct. 8th. Results from the bout […]