malecon

Mysterious Stalls Removed from Malecon…again

The Technical Board of the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT) agreed upon removal of 16 widely disputed modular stands from the malecón.  In following up on that decision, in his first days in office, incoming mayor Jorge Pivac gave instructions for their immediate removal. The 16 malecon stands had sparked community debate and petitions requesting […]

Puerto Peñasco’s Malecon under the microscope

Among ambitious plans to complete before wrapping up their second term this September, the current city administration has been carrying out projects over the past several months at local beach access points, as well as the city’s popular malecon area in the Old Port. A particular aspect of the malecon project, that of installing 16 […]

Peñasco Malecón to reopen to public June 24th

A week after Puerto Peñasco began gradually opening its doors to welcome back tourists, the city’s focal point in the Old Port – the malecón boardwalk – will once again open to the general public on Tuesday, June 24th. Here are some important points to keep in mind: Malecon hours 8 am – 9 pm […]

Salsa Fest Aug. 27th!

Be part of the Salsa Fest on Aug. 27th, to be held on the malecón starting around 7 p.m., with the “record breaking” dance to take place around 10 p.m. To help meet “record breaking” requirements, please note: No cost to register Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register on August 17th […]

Binoculars set up in Malecon as welcome attraction

“Prismatic Panoramic” equipment set up in the malecón by the Cooperative Estrella Jasay de Puerto Peñasco offers another attraction for families and tourists who visit the area, indicates Víctor Pórtela, project promoter. These “binoculars” have a field range vision of up to seven kilometers, meaning people can view construction going on at the Homeport, as […]

The Desert is Festing! Fiestas del Desierto 11/24

The 2012 Fiestas del Desierto will have enriching activities for the entire family from Nov. 22 – 24, beginning in San Luis Rio Colorado on the 22nd, Mexicali on the 23rd and here in Rocky Point on the 24th. Inauguration of the Fiestas del Desierto will include showing of the film Watershed in San Luis Rio […]

3rd Annual Atomic Crew Skate Event 4/14

Get stoked and ready to shred across the malecón!  This Saturday marks the 3rd Annual Atomic Crew Skate Event (ATMC – Puerto Peñasco’s skate team), with proceeds going to the ongoing development of a skate park here in town.   The event, which will take over Governors’ Plaza on the malecón from Noon – 7 p.m., […]

Rocky Point Rally rain or shine!

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Puerto Peñasco malecón once again proved to be the magnetic center stage of the Rocky Point Rally. Despite intensive roadwork all around the Old Port (yet with the principal street near the boat launch area reserved just for motorcycles) riders made their way to the remodeled part of the malecón and soon began lining […]