Searching for that perfect gift or holiday moment here in Rocky Point? This weekend, how about a walk through the holiday lights outside City Hall, or a drive by the elaborate Christmas display set up each year by those who own Electrica Veel located at the corner of Av. Sonora and Francisco y Madero. Latitude 31 also has a Christmas village display set up for all to see, be sure to check it out at night! Not yet in the Christmas spirit? Don’t miss CEDO’s garage sale on Sat., Dec. 10th or the DIF’s 3rd Annual Toy Drive on Sunday, Dec. 11, where the organization will be collecting toys and blankets to help brighten up the holidays for many of Rocky Point’s families. Christmas dance recitals, put on by the Danzaré dance shool, will also take place this weekend at the Municipal Auditorium with tickets at only $30 pesos (Sat. @ 6 p.m., Sun. @ 4 p.m.). Then, on Dec. 14 (*DATE CHANGED from 15th*) the Puerto Peñasco School of Music will be presenting their 3rd Grand Christmas event at Peñasco del Sol Hotel, with entry only $80 pesos, starting @ 8 p.m. You can also pick up last minute gifts at the 1st Farmer’s Market & Art Show, scheduled for Dec. 17 just behind Don Julio’s.
Looking for that perfect gift in Rocky Point? Here is our guide for some fun local gifts:
1. Mario’s Organic Coffee from Chiapas: Mario’s is located just to the left before entering the Old Port. Pick up a ½ kilo Christmas bag, or 1 or 2 kilo options, plus coffee cups!
2. A stop by Mercedes’ Rusticos: Though it may be challenging to maneuver through the Old Port with all the road work, a stop by Mercedes is always worth it to see the fantastic collection of decorative items, from ceramics to hand blown glass, ornaments, furniture, and more.
3. Traditional Nativity scenes: The shops along Calle 32 (aka “Rodeo Drive”) have a number of hidden treasures and particularly a wide display of ceramic nativity scenes.
4. Ironwood sculptures. Ironwood can be found in the high sierras in Sonora, and there are at least two manufacturers here in Rocky Point that turn these pieces into incredible art pieces.
5. Alebrijes. These intricate wood pieces of painted sculptures, made predominantly in Oaxaca, represent mystical creatures and animals, and even angels. These can also be found along Calle 32.
6. Tequila! Yes, that’s right you can pick up Tequila here in Peñasco. There’s Tequila Peñasco, which can be found from Reggie’s to the Tequila Factory, or maybe you would prefer Roger Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine – available at Lil’Wrecked in the Old Port.
7. Spa certificates. Come on, who’s with me? What better way to pamper your holiday sweetie than with the gift of a day at the spa? Various options around town include Sonoran Spa and other spots along Sandy Beach, Acqua in town, or maybe even out for a day at Mayan Palace.
8. A Christmas tree! Don’t forget to pick up a tree at one of the local supermarkets, or along Blvd. Juarez (across from Pollo Lucas) before they run out!
9. Christmas decorations. From the shops along the malecón, to the curio market on Calle 32, colorful Christmas ornaments are a terrific gift from Rocky Point.
10. Hot chocolate & stirrer. One of the traditions at this time of the year is hot chocolate, or even champurrado (a thicker type of chocolate, made with water). At many local artisans shops you can still pick up the “rattle type” stirrer to bring your hot chocolate to perfection.
