Rocky Point 360 first burst on the Puerto Peñasco online stage in October 2011. As a family collaboration, we brought together the photographic prowess of webmaster Ariel and Arq. Plinio Rivero, the Spanish storytelling talent of Moka, and my own writing ambition along with a fervent desire to provide timely information on upcoming events in […]
Attention all nature lovers! In August, CEDO has exciting events just for YOU! Join a CEDO Xperience! Immerse yourself in the biodiversity surrounding the Puerto Peñasco region, learn about marine conservation, and discover sustainable practices to preserve the environment. Join CEDO and meet research, science, and conservation experts who will raise awareness about the importance […]
There’s a heat wave just about everywhere these days! It sure feels that way in Rocky Point, with over 60% humidity, but we haven’t technically hit 3 digits and next week is only aiming for the mid-90s°F. Sunrise and sunset walks are still very much a thing as those in the know can already sense […]
Calling EMS and EMT professionals, firefighters, and other first responders to a weekend of instruction, learning, and camaraderie on the beach in Mexico! One World Medics, which has donated nearly 30 ambulances and emergency vehicles across Mexico since 2019, will hold its first International Conference in Puerto Peñasco this September 28th-30th. With a goal of […]
Indigenous People’s Gathering to be held August 9th in Puerto Peñasco With the goal of promoting Tohono O’odham culture and traditions, and that of other ethnic groups within Puerto Peñasco, the city will host its first Celebration of Indigenous Peoples on August 9th at the Expo Convention Center. The celebration, organized by the Commission on […]
Celebrarán por primera vez a los Pueblos Indígenas; harán encuentro en el Centro de Convenciones Con el propósito de promover la cultura y tradiciones de la etnia madre Tohono O’odham y las etnias asentadas en Puerto Peñasco, por primera vez se realizará la celebración de Los Pueblos Indígenas a través de la Comisión de Atención […]
On the road beyond the newly paved intersection linking Puerto Peñasco to the pristine beaches east of the city center, an unassuming sign indicates that stretch of highway has been adopted by Encántame Resorts. Just fifteen minutes later, the distinguished entrance to Encántame Resorts leads to majestic towers sprouting from the foot of Playa Encanto, […]
¡Feliz aniversario a Puerto Peñasco! We’ve hit that part of the summer – right after 4th of July and just before schools start back up again in AZ (really, late July – are you kidding?) Family vacation time is in full swing, particularly weekends, and there is still plenty of live music, good food, sun […]
Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño announced construction on a new landfill for Puerto Peñasco will come sooner than expected as Encántame Resorts has committed to contribute up to 50% of resources needed for the project. In a press conference, Governor Durazo remarked that following his visit to Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta earlier this week he […]
The Encántame Soleil project of Encántame Resorts just east of Puerto Peñasco held the official groundbreaking for its first tower “Rendezvous” on July 3rd, though early sales had begun Oct. 1st last year. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño, together with MG Developments CEO Miguel Guevara Askar, Sonora Tourism Secretary Roberto Gradillas, Sonora Chief of Staff […]
Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño visited Puerto Peñasco this week to mark the official groundbreaking ceremony on the first of three towers at Encántame Soleil of Encántame Resorts. The governor made a commitment to transform Puerto Peñasco into a lever for economic development in the state, lauding the 1.8 billion dollar investment represented in the […]
We’ve made it to 4th of July weekend in Rocky Point – well, maybe we should say 4th of July eve. Summer’s sultry swagger has begun as yes, that’s right, the humidity is slinking its way across our shores. Water is great, though keep up the jelly-fish shuffle when walking into the sea and keep […]
Encántame Resorts, located just 15 minutes east of town, has the pleasure of welcoming Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo on Monday, July 3rd, for a Groundbreaking Ceremony on the 1st tower “Rendezvous” at its exciting Encántame Soleil project. Sales Director Keith Allen indicates the event is open to the public, though requests RSVPs be communicated to […]
Steps and virtues to attract more tourism to Puerto Peñasco were highlighted during the city’s presentation at the “Toca Puertas” (Knocking on Doors) program held last week in Phoenix, AZ. The event, promoted by Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, also provided a venue to formalize several sister city agreements for cities across Arizona with their Mexican […]
Over 200 people from the primary sector, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations took part in the 2nd Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival held in Mexicali earlier this month. This included over 18 exhibitors from across northwestern Mexico, as well as other parts of the country, together to strengthen artisanal fisheries and aquaculture. As Festival Founders, […]
