The beaches of Puerto Peñasco have seen a 5% growth in tourism from the U.S. during the month of July, which could close out with nearly 280,000 visitors. According to info provided by the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), July has had 70 to 75% occupancy rates at beachfront hotels, with many weekends reporting […]
Early to mid-July seems to be a good time for a “Diapey and Wipey” Drive in Puerto Peñasco, all for the benefit of Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Center. Hearing about the need for diapers, children’s shampoo, and other care products, on July 6th, a number of people came together for a “Diaper Tea Party” […]
La actriz de reconocida trayectoria Sylvia Pasquel presentará en Puerto Peñasco el monólogo “No seré Feliz, pero tengo marido” el próximo 01 de agosto. Luego de una gira de presentaciones por el estado de Sonora la primera actriz Sylvia Pasquel con más de 40 años de trayectoria y reconocida por su participación en telenovelas, cine […]
What: Singer/Songwriter Yahir Durán presentation July 19th 8 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium Tickets 80 pesos / VIP 150 pesos. July 20th Book presentation A few months ago, when Luis Lugo brought David Alguilar to perform in town, I interviewed him a bit. If you recall, he had brought his friend David both as an […]
For those who prefer to avoid the sand and salt water at the beach, there’s also the option to visit pools located at condos or hotels where one may be staying, or even spots where for a small fee one can access the pool areas open to the public. According to information from Armando Sánchez, […]
By Biologist Abraham Meza López The Vaquita Marina (Phocoena sinus) belongs to the family of sea mammals (Phocoenidae) and, along with dolphins and whales, forms part of the cetacean order (Cetacea). The Vaquita is unique across the globe, not only because its entire population is restricted within a reduced area of the Upper Gulf of […]
During her lightning visit to the area on Wednesday, July 9th, Mexican Secretary of Tourism Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas made the commitment to include the Puerto Peñasco homeport among topics at the National Cruise Policy Board. She also committed to promote the construction of sustainable infrastructure in the area of the Pinacate and Grand Desert […]
If you’re into humidity, July and August in Puerto Peñasco are spectacular! There may not be as many weekend events, yet there’s plenty of activity as summer is actually the busiest time for area hotels. With summer vacation in mind, we’re offering this Summer Rundown and will be back with the Weekly Rundowns come right […]
Following a first June evening get together hosted by RockyPoint360 and the new deli/salad ZUQ spot at Plaza Pelicanos located next to the local Chamber of Commerce building (CANACO), local businesses and professionals are invited to take part in the informal, fun, informational, relaxed monthly Intercambio CANACO (CANACO Exchange). The next Intercambio CANACO is scheduled […]
Following feasibility studies, the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has determined Puerto Peñasco is the ideal spot for development of a binational desalination plant, which would provide water to Puerto Peñasco and surrounding areas as well as to the southern part of Arizona. Given these findings, during the 22nd ordinary meeting of the Puerto Peñasco City […]
After laying eggs, turtle covers nest and returns to sea A group of tourists in Puerto Peñasco alerted municipal authorities on Thursday morning, July 3rd, of a sea turtle who had made her way out of the Sea of Cortez and onto the beach to lay eggs, before returning to the sea. The turtle appeared […]
This weekend rundown sponsored by John & Kathy Witt – Watch for John in upcoming HGTV HouseHunters International! Summer is heating up and we’re running smack into the U.S. 4th of July weekend! Boulevard Juarez coming into town is now open in both directions (sidewalk and curb work still going on)! Monsoon season has begun, […]
More than 35,000 visitors from the U.S. are expected in Puerto Peñasco this weekend, over the U.S. Independence Day holiday weekend. According to reports from the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), beach front hotels are already registering 100% in reservations for the coming weekend, with other hotel complexes reporting more than 60% reservation […]
In marking the 87th anniversary of the founding of Puerto Peñasco, the XXI City Administration of Puerto Peñasco through the Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs invites the community to participate in the small format visual exhibition “Mi Peñasquito.” Entries for “Mi Peñasquito” will be accepted at the Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs through […]
Contributor: Joe Houchin / Sonoran Resorts Blog As the size and stature of the Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity grows, so grows our expertise and ability to provide you, our cherished guests with a night of fun activities in a social setting that invites the making of new friends from among the hundreds […]
Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta recently announced Mexican Secretary of Tourism Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas is to visit Puerto Peñasco on July 9th, accompanied by Sonoran Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías. As the twenty-third ordinary session of City Council wrapped up on June 30th, the Mayor reported Federal Representative Manlio Fabio Beltrones Rivera is also […]