Renewed flights anticipated for 2018 By José Antonio Pérez Dec. 1, 2017. Fernando Antillón Valenzuela, Director of the Mar de Cortés International Airport in Puerto Peñasco, states work persists to renew air connectivity to the city in 2018, at least with flights to Tijuana. He furthered there has also been important progress on measures to […]
Reopening of zipline under review By José Antonio Pérez Over three months since an incident at the zip line located at “competition hill” on the way to La Cholla, in which three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, possibilities for the facility to reopen are under review, detailed Protection Civil Director Francisco Javier Carrillo Ruiz. The zipline […]
Tremendous response at Red Cross Collection Site -more donations on hold for now By José Antonio Pérez Sept. 29, 2017 With a tremendous response across Sonora at Red Cross collection centers following recent earthquakes in central Mexico, the state office in Hermosillo is overflowing with donations and therefore collection efforts will be suspended under further […]
Trying out new nets for shrimp season in Upper Gulf of California By José Antonio Pérez Sept. 15, 2017. As shrimp season begins in the Upper Gulf of California on September 15th, so will a 15-day program to try out new shrimping nets in the Golfo de Santa Clara, confirmed Federal Fishing Affairs representative Hermenegildo […]
Workshop on National Tourism Registry and Hotel Certification By José Antonio Pérez Aug. 17, 2017. Representatives from the Sonora Tourism Promotion Commission (COFETUR) led a training workshop this past week on the importance of the National Tourism Registry and Hotel Classification as a tool to establish communication among businesses while providing more information about the […]
Convention and Visitors Bureau reports more resources for tourism promotion By José Antonio Pérez August 11, 2017. A sustained increase in tourism to Puerto Peñasco, along with the peso-dollar exchange, has resulted in a 30% gain in collections from the 2% accommodations tax, translating into more resources for tourism promotion. Convention and Visitor Bureau (OCV) […]
Tiburones fall to Marineros in first round of Play-offs The hometown baseball favorite, Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco, were not strong enough to battle Liga Norte de México (LNM) leader Marineros de Ensenada during the first round of play-offs, falling 4 games to 0. The final blow came before a hometown crowd on Tuesday night, July […]
UTPP students awarded cruises for Home Port business ideas By José Antonio Pérez July 13, 2017. The local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) recently presented certificates valid for 7-night cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska to students from the UTPP (Technological University of Puerto Peñasco) who took part in the “Go Cruise” contest meant to […]
Municipal Administration pursues highway rehabilitation Press Release. Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. June 22, 2017. Thanks to existing cooperation between the local administration and state government, the State Highway Board will be initiating renovation and maintenance work along the Puerto Peñasco-Caborca and Puerto Peñasco-El Golfo de Santa Clara highways in the northwestern part of Sonora in coming […]
Puerto Peñasco granted White Flag as Sustainable Clean Beach Press Release Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. June 9, 2017. Puerto Peñasco was awarded the White Flag representing Sustainable Clean Beaches by the Federal Government during the XII National Clean Beach Meeting held in Bahías Banderas, Riviera del Estado de Nayarit. It is important to recall on March […]
Pinacate insects do not represent health concerns By José Antonio Perez April 21, 2017. The recent abundance of insects locally known as Pinacates (black stink bugs) do not represent any health risks in the city, affirms Alberto Aldrete Germán, Municipal Health Coordinator. He noted the increased numbers stem from the insect’s natural reproduction cycle, which […]
Municipal administration commemorates Mexican Flag Day Press Release Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. Feb. 23, 2017. Municipal and military officials commemorated Flag Day (Feb. 24th) with the raising of the flag, a parade, and presentation of honor guards from area schools. City Secretary Olayn García Cinco, accompanied by Lieutenant Commander Porfirio Cabuto Peralta on behalf of the […]