La inscripción de la Reserva del Pinacate como uno de los patrimonios de la humanidad por la UNESCO originó un repunte en la cifra de visitantes a este lugar. De acuerdo al registro que se lleva en la CONANP (Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas) de la Reserva de la Biosfera del Pinacate en el […]
Registry of the Pinacate Biosphere as a UNESCO World Heritage Site has boosted the number of visitors to the site. According to registry information maintained by CONANP (National Commission of Natural Protected Areas), in June of 2013 the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve received nearly 13,000 visitors. In 2014, this number jumped to 18,000! It’s worth noting […]
Equipment for a wind generator, which is part of the Sonora Energy program, has finally arrived in Puerto Peñasco. As of August 11th, a brigade of workers has begun the process to put the generator together, reports Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta. Due to the magnitude of the components, the equipment has created wild expectations among […]
Se trata del proyecto Energía Sonora que impulsa el diputado federal Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez, indicó el alcalde Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta PUERTO PEÑASCO, 6 AGOSTO 2014.- El equipo del aerogenerador eólico, que forma parte del proyecto Energía Sonora, finalmente llegó a Puerto Peñasco y será a partir del 11 de agosto cuando una brigada de trabajadores […]
A wounded sea lion spotted in the rocky area of Cholla Bay was rescued, treated, and returned to sea on Thursday morning, July 31st. The appearance of a sea lion that seemed to have fishing net wrapped around its neck caught the attention of a number of people recently who began reporting the sighting on […]
“Prismatic Panoramic” equipment set up in the malecón by the Cooperative Estrella Jasay de Puerto Peñasco offers another attraction for families and tourists who visit the area, indicates Víctor Pórtela, project promoter. These “binoculars” have a field range vision of up to seven kilometers, meaning people can view construction going on at the Homeport, as […]
Trabajan en los últimos detalles de la obra de modernización de la bajada a Playa Hermosa de los “Guardados” la primer etapa podría entregarse la próxima semana. La obra de embellecimiento al acceso del área de playa más visitada en Puerto Peñasco se encuentra en los últimos detalles como son la instalación de la última […]
Remaining details are wrapping up on work to modernize the entrance to Playa Hermosa known as “los Guardados”. The first stage of the entryway could be delivered as early as next week. Work to beautify access to the most visited beach in Puerto Peñasco is wrapping up final details, including installation of a final shade […]
Un lobo marino que se encontraba lesionado en el área rocosa de Bahía la Cholla fue rescatado y curado la mañana del jueves. La aparición del lobo marino al que se le apreciaba una cuerda de red de pesca enredada en el pescuezo llamó la atención de varias personas quienes reportaron el evento en redes […]
Municipal Health Office leads efforts to control cat and dog population in Puerto Peñasco From July 26th – 28th an intense spay and neuter clinic took place at the Luis Donaldo Colosio elementary school located near the intersection of Lázaro Cárdenas St. and Ave. 50 in the neighborhood of San Rafael. The clinic, meant to […]
Two inspectors from the Federal Environmental Protection Office (PROFEPA) are watching over the area in front of Puerta Privada where in early July an Olive Ridley turtle lay its eggs. The area has been roped off to prevent damage to the eggs due to people or horses along this stretch of beach. The protective markers […]
Mantiene PROPEFA vigilancia las 24 horas en el área de playa donde desovó la tortuga marina . Son dos inspectores federales de Profepa los que vigilan el área frente a Puerta Privada en el área de Sandy Beach hasta donde la tortuga golfina caminó para desovar. El área donde depositó los huevos la tortuga marina […]
El gerente estatal de Conafor, Manuel de Jesús Bustamante vio con buenos ojos el proyecto de construcción y buscará los esquemas de inversión PUERTO PEÑASCO, 22 JULIO 2014.- El alcalde profesor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta presentó al gerente estatal de Conafor en Sonora, Manuel de Jesús Bustamante Sandoval, el proyecto ‘pulmón de la ciudad’ de Puerto Peñasco […]
A “city lung” park project for Puerto Peñasco was recently presented by Puerto Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta to Manuel de Jesús Bustamante Sandoval, Sonoran Director of the National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR). During a meeting with CONAFOR representatives from Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur, Baja California Norte, and Jalisco, the Mayor remarked the goal of […]
Un crecimiento del 5% de turismo norteamericano han registrado las playas de Puerto Peñasco durante el mes de julio cuando se podría cerrar con unos 280 mil visitantes. De acuerdo a datos proporcionados por la Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes el mes de julio se ha comportado con una ocupación hotelera del 70 al 75% […]
The beaches of Puerto Peñasco have seen a 5% growth in tourism from the U.S. during the month of July, which could close out with nearly 280,000 visitors. According to info provided by the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), July has had 70 to 75% occupancy rates at beachfront hotels, with many weekends reporting […]