There has been about a 20% advance on work at the Puerto Peñasco Home Port, remarked Javier Tapia Camou, Director of the State Commission for the Promotion of Tourism (COFETUR). After construction resumed following a period during which work was halted given problems with explosive permits, the project has regained its rhythm, assures the COFETUR […]
Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta recently met with members from the Chinese community who will soon head up a visiting group of Chinese business leaders interested in learning about investment options in Puerto Peñasco. During the meeting with the Mayor, Mr. Marcos Zhu, President of the Association for the Promotion of Culture and Tourism […]
This week’s Rundown sponsored by Puerta Privada. May! May 1st is Labor Day across Mexico, which leads us into basically a three day weekend here at the beach. May includes numerous celebrations, including that of May 3rd – Día de la Santa Cruz (honoring builders), 5 de Mayo – Celebration of the Battle of Puebla, […]
Contributor: Dr. Ron Ridgway April 2014 On April 12th, Judy and I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr González to discuss the changes coming to his hospital over the next several months. Work is currently underway and Dr. González expects most everything in place in “about 6 months”. Both he and Amerimed are anxious […]
On April 29th, Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta met with Braulio Castro of ATMC Skate, who presented a project for the construction of a “Skate Park” in Puerto Peñasco. The meeting, which was held at the new Convention Center, included Javier Tapia Camou, Director of the State Commission for Tourism Promotion (COFETUR), Jesús Romero Chagoyan, City […]
Moonless tidepool adventure [excerpts from Spanish original text] It sounds romantic, doesn’t it? A stroll on the beach at night, with nothing but water at your feet, a headlamp and a small blue net to explore the rocky reef that we know as the Mirador. This is one of the activities I have seen announced […]
Gallo Estrada gives it all in the ring Before a hometown crowd, double flyweight world boxing champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada held onto his belts from the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO), knocking out Filipino opponent Richie Mepranum in 10 rounds. The Puerto Peñasco Convention Center, filled to capacity, was the […]
The press conference, including presentation of the stars for Saturday’s double flyweight boxing championship, was scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Peñasco del Sol Hotel. A large boxing ring, serving as background, had been set up in the lobby of the hotel. A few minutes before the arranged time, Juan Francisco “El Gallito” Estrada Romero arrived […]
This weekend’s rundown sponsored by John & Kathy Witt This is a week to put Puerto Peñasco on the map! On Tuesday, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto visited the Natural World Heritage Site of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve just north of town and this weekend we welcome world championship boxing, with hometown WBO/WBA flyweight champion […]
Just days to go before the international boxing event to be held in Puerto Peñasco, in which hometown boxer Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada will seek to defend his double world flyweight championship titles, expectations are growing and can be felt across national press. There are waves of support and tremendous excitement for the event, […]
During his visit to the “Shuck Toak” Visitors Center of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve on Earth Day, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto extended an invitation for all Mexicans to care for and conserve the environment. There, after flying over the volcanic zone of the Pinacate, Peña Nieto acknowledged all of the departments and individuals who […]
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto will visit the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve on “International Earth Day.” On his first tour through Sonora as President, Enrique Peña Nieto will arrive at the International Airport of Puerto Peñasco before going to the Shuck Toak Visitors Center of the Pinacate Biosphere around midday tomorrow, April 22nd. The Mexican President […]
This Weekend’s Rundown sponsored by Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont It’s Semana Santa! This is definitely the busiest time around town, the beaches, and of course down in the malecón. Along with religious traditions celebrating Easter, Semana Santa and the following week “Semana de Pasqua” are filled with family, music, friends, and here in Sonora…banda! Schools […]
On Good Friday, characters will breathe life into retelling of Stations of the Cross Following more than a month of rehearsals, this Friday individuals will bring life to the characters of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, the Pharisees, and soldiers, among others, in the viacrucis retelling of the Stations of the Cross. Beginning […]
As of Monday, April 14, about 70% of tickets have been sold for the April 26th bout between Puerto Peñasco hometown boxer WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada and Filipino Richie Mepranum. The fight, which will be held at the new Convention Center, has captured the attention of boxing fans from across the globe. […]
“¡Ah! ¿No es cierto, ángel de amor, que en esta apartada orilla más pura la luna brilla y se respira mejor?” – Don Juan Tenorio Saquen sus sillas, pongan sus pies descalzos en la arena (cuidado con los cangrejos) y volteen su mirada al cielo. Admiren una probadita de lo que el cosmos tiene para […]