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Rocky Point 360 turns page after 12 years

Rocky Point 360 first burst on the Puerto Peñasco online stage in October 2011.  As a family collaboration, we brought together the photographic prowess of webmaster Ariel and Arq. Plinio Rivero, the Spanish storytelling talent of Moka, and my own writing ambition along with a fervent desire to provide timely information on upcoming events in […]

One World Medics International Conference to bridge borders

Calling EMS and EMT professionals, firefighters, and other first responders to a weekend of instruction, learning, and camaraderie on the beach in Mexico! One World Medics, which has donated nearly 30 ambulances and emergency vehicles across Mexico since 2019, will hold its first International Conference in Puerto Peñasco this September 28th-30th.  With a goal of […]

The Soleil is rising over Encántame Resorts

On the road beyond the newly paved intersection linking Puerto Peñasco to the pristine beaches east of the city center, an unassuming sign indicates that stretch of highway has been adopted by Encántame Resorts. Just fifteen minutes later, the distinguished entrance to Encántame Resorts leads to majestic towers sprouting from the foot of Playa Encanto, […]

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 […]

Encántame Resorts officially breaks ground on Encántame Soleil

The Encántame Soleil project of Encántame Resorts just east of Puerto Peñasco held the official groundbreaking for its first tower “Rendezvous” on July 3rd, though early sales had begun Oct. 1st last year. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño, together with MG Developments CEO Miguel Guevara Askar, Sonora Tourism Secretary Roberto Gradillas, Sonora Chief of Staff […]

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 […]

Improving beach accessibility one wheel at a time

One evening while out capturing a spectacular sunset over the Sea of Cortez, as is his nearly daily ritual, the artist/photographer/adventurer/guide Tony Ballesteros watched a young man enjoying the same view from a wheelchair, its narrow tires sunk somewhat into the sand.  Tony recalled his own experience in a wheelchair after a hospital stay at […]

Life lessons from #CasaDeFirulais

Our two dogs are set to receive their monthly dose of flea and tick medicine tomorrow – precisely 4 weeks after the last dose, and nearly a month since the abrupt passing of their fearless leader Firulais due to latent ehrlichiosis.  I must admit, I still don’t know quite how to pronounce that diagnosis, and […]

Rocky Point welcomed 560,000 tourists in first quarter of 2023

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 […]

Circus hits Rocky Point Weekend Rundown!

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 Line-up & map

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 […]

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 […]

Memorial Day Weekend Rundown 2023

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 […]

Music! Memorial Warm Up – Weekend Rundown

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 […]