What food can I bring into Mexico?
What food can I bring to Rocky Point? [version Dec. 2017] By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero (Last updated, Dec 15, 2017) The SENASICA office (National Service of Health, Food Safety and Quality) of SEGARPA (Secretary of Agriculture, Ranching, Rural Development, Fishing and Feed) defines just exactly what type of food is permitted to bring across the border. […]
TAP Royal starts bus connection between Peñasco – Phoenix
By José Antonio Pérez As of September 28th, there’s a new option connecting Puerto Peñasco to Phoenix by land with the launch of bus service by TAP Royal International. Keith Rosenblum, international liaison for TAP, noted while TAP already provides various connections between the US and Mexico, the Peñasco route is a pilot project and […]
Temporary importation of watercraft
Per provisions of the Secretary of the Treasury, all recreational and sports boats measuring 4.5 meters (14.7” ft.) or more in length (yachts, catamarans, sail boats, etc.) coming into Mexico must follow guidelines regarding temporary importation, which is then valid for 10 years. The customs/sea vessel section on the sat.gob.mx site details requirements for temporary […]
Ahoy! Temporary Import Permits for Sea Vessels
Sea vessels measuring 14.7 ft. (4.5 meters) or more brought across border must obtain temporary permit when crossing into Mexico By Azucena Mazón and Shandra Keesecker Following new provisions of the Secretary of the Treasury, all recreational and sports boats measuring 4.5 meters (14.7” ft.) or more in length (yachts, catamarans, sail boats, etc.) coming […]
Emergency Numbers
# 066 Emergencies # 068 Fire (For #s in Mexico, when dialing from the U.S., dial: 011-52-638 + the number) Police station / Seguridad Pública 383-2626 or 383 1616 Fire Department / Bomberos 383 2828 Red Cross / Cruz Roja 383 2266 Harbor Master / Capitán del Puerto 383 3035 Naval Sector 383 2603 Navy […]
Declarations entering Mexico
Driving into Mexico When crossing into Mexico by car you must select which lane to enter, though at the Lukeville/Sonoyta crossing this generally means one lane and either proceeding straight if you have “Nothing to Declare” or turning left for “Voluntary Declaration” BEFORE the inspection gate. If doing the Voluntary Declaration, turn left prior to […]
Travel services & assistance – Fines, policia, y más
By Azucena Mazón & Shandra Keesecker-Rivero When vacationing in destinations such as Puerto Peñasco, a situation for visitors that may arise is not knowing precisely what to do in the event of being stopped by the police, paying fines, or even in the event of being detained or arrested. Although this tourist destination is close […]
Travel tips
Updated Feb. 19, 2015 If you’re heading to Rocky Point soon or planning a run over the border for Spring Break, we hope you find these driving tips useful. Travel Tips: Bring your Passport or Passport Card! Yes, a U.S. Passport is required to return to the U.S. (Minors under 16 can travel with birth […]
Driving tips – Feb 2015
Anyone driving into and around Puerto Peñasco these days will find the city in a continued state of transformation and detours. While the end result is set on meeting the local administration’s goal of improving various aspects of the city’s image – (Calle 13 and much of Blvd. Juarez for example, except for the remaining […]
What food can I bring to Mexico?
Can I bring a turkey to Mexico? Or …What food can I bring to Rocky Point, version Nov. 2013 By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero The time has come once again when everyone begins to wonder about bringing turkeys or other holiday favorites to Mexico. Before we begin, please keep in mind frozen turkeys and holiday hams are […]
Travel Options & Shuttles
General location: Puerto Peñasco is nestled in the northwestern corner of the Mexican state of Sonora, on Mexican highway #8 approximately 65 miles from the Lukeville, AZ/ Plutarco Elias Calles (Sonoyta) border crossing. It is important to note the Lukeville/Sonoyta border entry is closed from midnight until 6 a.m. Puerto Peñasco can also be easily […]
Head Out to Rocky Point! More than a ride
While carefully navigating over the roads from Phoenix to Puerto Peñasco, it is common to come across sleek white vans – often with a travel trailer in tow – brandishing an invitation to all to “Head Out to Rocky Point.” Pinning down a time to sit and chat with Head Out owners Lynelle (formally Mitschele) and […]
Countdown to Spring Break: Planning your trip & safety tips
As the march toward Spring Break in Rocky Point continues, now is as good a time as any to go over a few tips on travel and safety. Some of these tips may help prevent you from getting sick, avoid problems, and for the rare (cough…cough) cases when individuals suffer from symptoms of “brains-left-at-the-border-itis”. It […]
Countdown to Spring Break – Passports and a place to stay
Though the semester seems like it just began, it’s never too early to start thinking about Spring Break – particularly if you’re making plans to hit the beaches in Rocky Point this year! So, first things first…got your passport? Since 2009, now when traveling outside of the U.S., citizens need to have a passport or […]
What is my franquicia? or Declarations into Mexico revisited
On a recent trip back to Rocky Point from the US, I stopped at the Mexican customs checkpoint in order to clarify some doubts that had come to our attention at RockyPoint360. Plus, I wanted to make sure the bottles of wine I brought along would make it with me to the beach for the […]
Ready Lane
The Ready Lane program of the US Customs and Border Protection has been up and running at the Lukeville entry since the Spring of 2011. With Ready Lane, Travelers with approved Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) travel documents now have exclusive access to a special vehicle lane. Approved Ready Lane documents […]