Announcements~Avisos

No formal Carnaval 2022 in Puerto Peñasco

Last year, Puerto Peñasco’s “Viva Peñasco, Fiesta y Cultura” Carnaval festivities were done virtually to minimize the spread of Covid-19.  Once again, now in 2022, Puerto Peñasco will not be holding large-scale formal Carnaval activities due to community health concerns. Still, remarked Beatriz Salido Macías of the Municipal Culture & Art Institute, necessary actions will […]

Educarte Open House Feb 12th!

New Name! New Home! Same great programs to support education throughout Puerto Peñasco!  AIM Peñasco is now EDUCARTE ! Come check it out. Please stop by on Saturday, February 12 from 10AM – 2PM to tour the new facility and learn more about all of the wonderful work the Educarte team is doing to support […]

Extended Holiday Border Hours at Lukeville/Sonoyta crossing

Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau The U.S. Office of Customs and Border Protection at the Lukeville border crossing site has announced extended hours over U.S. federal holidays. Currently, border hours at the Lukeville/Sonoyta crossing are from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.  These hours will remain in effect, though extended over holiday weekends to 10 […]

Health ban on bivalve mollusks from Morua Estuary

On January 28th, a precautionary health ban on bivalve mollusks in Puerto Peñasco went into effect, spurring State Civil Protection (CEPC) to advise people to avoid consumption of bivalves from the Morua Estuary for the moment (between Las Conchas and Playa Encanto). The temporary health ban includes prohibition on the extraction, production, sale, and consumption […]

Wags Whiskers & Wine – March 19th

Join Compassion Without Borders for their first annual Wine, Whiskers, and Wags! Look forward to a fun afternoon and thank you for supporting the work of Compassion Without Borders in Puerto Peñasco. Date:  March 19th, 2022Time: 5 to 8 pmLocation:  El Tapeo RestaurantLocated in the Best Western Laos Mar Hotel and Suites. – Playa Bonita.Cost: […]

2022 Baseball Clinic Jan 29

The City Sports Institute invites all kids from 10 to 16yrs old to participate in the 2022 Baseball Clinic…Totally FREE!! Over 10 MLB Coaches will be attending! Date: Saturday Jan. 29th 2022 from 8:30am -12:30pm Location: Francisco Leon Garcia Baseball Stadium (On Blvd. Benito Juarez) Dress accordingly – sports clothes, and bring personal sport accessories/items… […]

28th Annual South of the Border Fun in the Sun

The 28th Annual South of the Border is to be held at the Playa de Oro RV Park Jan. 15th – 16th, 2022. The cook-off is an automatic qualifier for the top three chilies and first place show. You can park your RV in the park or stay at the Hotel Mirador which is adjacent […]

Property tax discounts 2022

Take advantage of discounts on property tax payments in 2022! January – 20% discount February – 15% discount March – 10% discount Residents can pay property taxes at the Municipal Collections Offices located on Boulevard Kino (near intersection with) Constitution Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to […]

OOMAPAS 2022 Water Discounts & Incentives

As of January 3, 2022, OOMAPAS is once again providing incentives and discounts as a way to promote paying water bills in advance. In addition to discounts for early payments, the governing board of the Municipal Potable Water Operating Body (OOMAPAS) has approved three monthly drawings with prizes ranging from domestic appliances to TVs, and […]

Incentiva Oomapas a usuarios cumplidos; hará descuentos y sorteos

Desde este 3 de enero de 2022, los usuarios cumplidos son nuevamente incentivados con descuentos a todos aquellos que paguen de forma anticipada el servicio de agua potable y no tengan rezagos por el mismo, con lo que el sentido social de OOMAPAS Puerto Peñasco se sigue fortaleciendo, informó Héctor Acosta Félix. El director general […]

U.S. Passport Fee increase

On December 27, 2021, the fee for the U.S. passport book increased by USD $20.  Avoid processing delays by submitting the correct passport fees.  Check current passport fees here: http://travel.state.gov/passportfees. Learn how to apply for a passport at https://mx.usembassy.gov/passports/