Mariachi melodies, along with tequila tasting, are soon to spill over the hills and crevices of Puerto Peñasco…and out across the sea by the harbor. Martin Martinez, President of the local Restaurant Association (CANIRAC), along with Laura Palacio from Sonora Turismo, Javier Muñoz of Puerto Peñasco’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), along with Fausto Soto, Municipal Secretary, […]
The recent Memorial Day weekend in Puerto Peñasco was certainly one to remember! In fact, according to Hector Vazquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), local accommodation providers reported an average 84% occupancy rate for the entire weekend with 100% on Saturday, May 26th! This, Vazquez added, represents about 31,000 visitors solely at […]
News from the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). 4/24/12. The Arizona Republic has recently printed a number of pieces reexamining Puerto Peñasco (aka Rocky Point) as a safe spot for tourism, despite travel warnings that have been issued to other parts of Mexico. These warnings, along with other factors including the requirement […]
In preparation for the upcoming Semana Santa (Holy Week) weekend, the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), along with CANIRAC (local restaurant association), responded to a request made by the City to assist with provisions for local police and members of the Fire Department who will be busy caring for the public to ensure safe vacations […]
The local Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (OCV), located accessibly within Plaza Fremont (look for the logo with a seal), brings us the following info regarding Spring Break numbers! The number of visitors to Puerto Peñasco during the 2012 Spring Break season points to significant and sustained recovery of tourism to the area. During the busiest […]