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96 years young! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown

¡Feliz aniversario a Puerto Peñasco! We’ve hit that part of the summer – right after 4th of July and just before schools start back up again in AZ (really, late July – are you kidding?) Family vacation time is in full swing, particularly weekends, and there is still plenty of live music, good food, sun […]

It’s Summer! Weekend Rundown

Summer is here! Yes, officially! Summer solstice on Wednesday marked the beginning of summer. Seemingly word really got out and it’s heating up.  But hey, the humidity hasn’t kicked in yet this way and the sea is super inviting right about now.  Every weekend seems to see more folks making their way down to Arizona’s […]

Fathers Day RP Weekend Rundown

Just this past week I started to turn the A/C on in the office – mid June, are you kidding me?  I’m used to doing that business in late April or early May in Rocky Point! Indeed, it is near perfect weather still as we head into a 3 day weekend, honoring Juneteenth in the […]

Welcome June! Rocky Point Weekend Rundown

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 […]

5 de mayo – Weekend Rundown

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 […]

Rocky Point January Rundown!

..and just like that, it is January 2022. Last year did not hold back as it washed its way out to sea, taking much of Puerto Peñasco’s streets and electricity with it. For most, the power outage only lasted about 3 hours, though clean-up efforts still continue across the community. Numerous homes, offices, and organizations […]

Navidad Rundown!

It’s nearly Navidad, and then Año Nuevo …and 2022! Whew! The lights and sounds of Christmas have been echoing across the Sea of Cortez for a minute now, temps have dropped down to heavier jacket weather early mornings and evenings, gifts and food baskets continue to go out, and the sun is shining over Puerto […]

Rocky Point Holiday Rundown

Lace up your shoes and loosen your belt, the Lupe-Reyes marathon is upon us. The period from Dec. 12th (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe  “Lupe”) through January 6th (Día de los Tres Reyes Magos – Three Kings “Reyes), is marked with festive fiestas, tamales, ponche, posole, and posadas.  This year, the City has teamed […]

December Rocky Point Rundown

December kicked off with the nightly pilgrimages in honor of Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgen de Guadalupe. The evening processionals, departing from the Old Port each day at 5 p.m. (Dec 1st-11th), wind their way to the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church on Ave. Simon Morua, often accompanied by fireworks and music.  This all leads […]

Rocky Point Rundown – Save the Dates!

Yes, it’s been a while since we’ve run down the calendar – and there is (and has been) plenty going on! Fall is upon us in Rocky Point, which means the humidity is long gone (yay!) and cooler days are ahead. This is what most people consider the best weather time in town – no […]

May Rocky Point Rundown!

My, oh my, it’s May! The days are sunny, the sea breeze is inviting, and the water is getting warm. It has been an active Spring in Rocky Point, and we’re just gearing up as the Summer nears. The first weekend of May welcomed back hobie cats, more live music, plus golf and volleyball tournaments […]

April Adventure! Rocky Point Rundown

April showers bring what…? Better yet, April sunshine brings busy weekends and more activity to town…oh, did we mention music?  April’s South of the Border songwriter fest, additional solo shows by Roger Clyne, and a growing local music scene are raising the curtain on even more events as we ease toward summer. Currently, health protocols […]

Mermaids Market Finale looks to May

Throughout Semana Santa and well into April, Shrimp Plaza is filled with the colors, textures, and flavors of the Oaxacan Arts Market.  Aware of the yearly arts pilgrimage, the popular Mermaids Arts Market had planned to hold their 2020-2021 season finale in mid-April.  However, organizers announce the big “Mermaids” season finale is now looking at […]

Spring is in the air! Rocky Point Rundown!

¡Ya llegó la primavera! The weather is warming up, beaches are beckoning, and Puerto Peñasco is indeed open.  Though we are barely dabbing our toes into Spring, as we anxiously plan for Summer don’t forget tickets for this year’s Circus Mexicus of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers go on sale today – March 20th! We’ve […]

Lucky! Rocky Point Rundown!

Perhaps it’s a nod to St. Patrick Day coming up, but the state of Sonora has achieved green status on Mexico’s health alert map!  We’ve come quite a way since exactly one year ago, when everything started shutting down during the early days of the pandemic. Yet, here we are! Beaches are open and, in […]