Puerto Peñasco welcomed an estimated 560,000 tourists during the first quarter of 2023, according to the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OVC). This translates into approximately 612 million pesos in economic revenue (roughly 36 million USD). OCV Director Lizette Ibarra indicated hotel occupancy in Rocky Point from January through April averaged 33%, which is actually […]
Hake (merluza) production and the economic revenue it has brought to the area has provided a much-needed breath of fresh air to the local fishing industry, remarks Municipal Coordinator of Fishing Affairs Leobardo García Morales. Indeed, in recent years hake has joined shrimp as one of Puerto Peñasco’s main fishing staples. García Morales indicated, through […]
Puerto Peñasco shrimp may again be marketed in the U.S. given, for a 2nd consecutive year, the 2023 U.S. Federal Registry published a positive report for Mexico as a result of joint efforts of the Mexican government and fishing sector. Mexico’s certification by the U.S. for a second year comes after the U.S. suspended Mexico’s […]
One of the most highly anticipated weekends in Rocky Point is here! Well, it kicked off Thursday – and to be honest there were some warm-up sessions earlier – so really, one of the most highly anticipated WEEKS is happening now! It’s Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers’ Circus Mexicus! Plus, Sunday marks the wrap-up of […]
Circus Mexicus 2023 will hit stages across Puerto Peñasco June 8th – 11th, with headlining RCPM Friday & Saturday nights gracing the Canción Main Stage just behind Banditos! Got your tickets? Be sure to get them before June 7th before prices go up – 2023 Circus Mexicus Tickets, NOTE: June 8th Thursday – Will Call […]
Puerto Peñasco welcomed June with the traditional honoring of Día de la Marina and laying of wreaths at sea and in the Old Port. As a port city with a rich history of fishing as its first main economic activity, and home to a Naval base, June 1st is a well honored tradition in town […]
It’s Memorial Day Weekend in Rocky Point! It almost doesn’t seem like we could be at the end of May since many of us still don’t have our AC running full blast…and yet, here we are. It looks to be a near perfect weather weekend with lows around 70°F and highs of 82°F, so be […]
Rocky Point has always attracted musicians and bands from near and far to grace our shores. In relatively more recent years, the local music scene has burst across a growing number of stages and new venues around town. In this lead up to Memorial Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to catch local musicians in […]
Check any local school calendar in town and you’ll see May is a month full of celebrations. Kicking off with Mexican Labor Day (May 1st), we zoom right past 5 de mayo (Battle of Puebla) but not before a nod to construction workers on May 3rd (Día de la Santa Cruz), and then straight into […]
The Calafia Airlines flight between Puerto Peñasco and Tijuana launched onto the local scene and into the skies at the end of April 2022, hitting the tarmac running and quickly meeting goals of average 70% passenger occupancy. While bringing Puerto Peñasco and Tijuana effortlessly accessible to each other via the just over 40-minute flight, an […]
Puerto Peñasco mayor Jorge Pivac took part in the Sonora and Arizona Mayors Summit held April 24th in Tucson. Pivac was one of 7 mayors from cities on both sides of the border, together with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo. The binational summit, organized by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, […]
As avid travelers and aficionados of all things Mexico, it’s worth remembering 5 de mayo celebrations commemorate the 1862 Battle of Puebla when the Mexican army defeated the French in Puebla de Zaragoza. With all the hoopla on the northern side of the border, some may mistake 5 de mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day, yet […]
The Tourism Auxiliary Unit in Puerto Peñasco has reported an over 100% uptick in sting ray incidents as warmer weather has set in. Yes, it’s time for the sting-ray shuffle for beach goers. There were 35 reports of people stung by sting-rays in Puerto Peñasco during just the last weekend of April, luckily none severe. […]
The weather is just near perfect as we wrap up April. Good thing, as this is a long holiday weekend in Mexico, with Labor Day on May 1st (banks and offices closed). Children’s Day on April 30th provides for some additional reasons to get out and play! So, let’s run down the weekend! Travel note: […]
The ABA Mexico “Battle for the Beach” basketball camp held April 12th – 16th at the Municipal Gym provided youth from 8-18 years old a chance to train alongside basketball pros. The clinic was part of a weeklong showcase of ABA Mexico in Puerto Peñasco, with the goal of promoting sporting events to boost athletics […]
The Red Cross’ annual funds drive went into effect in late March, and locally on April 12th with a 20,000 peso donation presented by mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo. As always, it’s important to keep in mind the altruistic group is a non-governmental organization and relies principally on donations. The “Once isn’t Enough, Dig Deeper” (Una […]