Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau Whale watching season has just begun in Puerto Peñasco, with the first spotting of these ocean giants about 15 nautical miles from Puerto Peñasco on January 25th. This corner of the Sea of Cortez is a privileged spot as at the beginning of each year it welcomes back whales […]
The wonders of the beaches and desert surrounding Puerto Peñasco are front and center in the new film “Infelices para siempre” (Unhappily ever after), which will hit movie theaters this week across the country. *Now showing at Cinépolis in town* The movie, starring Consuelo Duval and Adrián Uribe, was filmed in 2019 at different locations […]
Puerto Peñasco Municipal Animal Control Director Erick Francisco Gastélum Pacheco has detailed goals to build an animal shelter in coming months. The desired facility is meant to specialize in housing dogs as the city currently lacks any of its own infrastructure of this type. Gastélum Pacheco explained mayor Jorge Pivac Carrillo has already greenlighted land […]
Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau Following a brief pause at the end of last year, the Calafia Airlines Tijuana-Puerto Peñasco-Tijuana flight resumed operations as of Jan. 6th. Stronger promotion and a greater presence within the tourism markets of California and Baja California aim to position the flight as a secure connection in the region. […]
During the current winter season, which is generally considered to be a low tourism season, Puerto Peñasco finds itself welcoming an uptick in winter visitors from abroad, affectionally termed “snowbirds.” “Snowbirds” tend to travel south in the winter from Northern U.S. and Canada, detailed Lizette Ibarra, Director of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). […]
Teenager Noemí “Mimí” Rodríguez Lugo of Puerto Peñasco, along with three other Sonoran athletes, are taking part in preselection for the national women’s team for the PanAmerican Championship to be held at the end of March in Bariloche, Argentina. The four women currently on the preliminary list gained their spots following the 2022 Turkey Tournement […]
Updated property values, along with removal of heavy subsidies along the coast, have led to a steep jump in property taxes for many in Puerto Peñasco this year. Technically, explained City Secretary Atty. Miguel Angel Maciel Felix, the property tax itself remains at 8.8% per thousand, though the above extenuating factors have bumped up rates. […]
Thursday evenings in Rocky Point have some new moves, chess moves to be exact. To promote an interest in chess among youth and adults alike, members of “Ajedrez en Puerto Peñasco” (Chess in Puerto Peñasco) invite people from across the community to join every Thursday night, with additional impromptu games in between. Armando González, chess […]
With sights set on promoting activities during Puerto Peñasco’s traditionally slower season, the Municipal Tourism Office will welcome “Peñascazo Dunes Fest 2023” from February 3rd – 5th. The high adrenaline all-terrain event will take place across some of the most popular spots and desert beach destinations in the area. Proceeds from the event will go […]
Though access to the Schuk Toak Visitors Center remains unresolved as the new year begins, visitors can indeed explore the tremendous maar craters of the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve via the main entrance located at KM 52 along the Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta Highway Mex 8. The road toward the Schuk […]
A new year has begun, marking a return of discounts on payment of property taxes and city services. Property tax discounts include 25% off for payments made in January, 20% in February, and 15% in March. OOMAPAS Water Department services offer a 20% discount on payments made in the first quarter of the year, plus […]
Puerto Peñasco shrimp hauls have been low so far during the 2022-23 season, with just about 400 tons reported in the first 3 months. José Alfredo Munguía Fernández, representative of the Pacific Ocean Coastal Shipowners Union, detailed on top of this prices for the so-called “pink gold” have been well below expectations. This has caused […]
The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) continuously seeks individuals to help strengthen its environmental programs and goals. Nélida Barajas Acosta, director of the local non-governmental organization, invites interested individuals from the community to explore their volunteer program. CEDO works to identify volunteers according to their interests, profile, availability, location, and […]
Thanks to all who registered for the 2022 Rocky Point Rally, took part in the Poker Run, and/or signed up for the Saturday Bike Show this year! Your generosity helps fulfill the charitable arm of the #RockyPointRally! Donations presented to local organizations from this year’s Rocky Point Rally represented $2260 USD + 3700 […]
Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes Casago’s Erika Curiel as its New President Curiel will use tourism expertise to grow Puerto Peñasco’s prominence as travel destination The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) has announced that Erika Curiel has been named the new President of the organization’s board of directors. Curiel will lead […]
