By José Antonio Pérez Police Commissioner Raúl Quintero Barrón reports a plan to reposition street directions in the Old Port went into effect just before last week’s Semana Santa vacation to assist traffic flow while working to reduce accidents. He detailed the effort was done in coordination with area residents and businesses, and that […]
On December 30th, art galleries, curios shops, and restaurants across the Old Port will take part in an “Art Walk,” showcasing creations of local artists. The route, which is drawn out so people can participate at their leisure, will open up at 4 p.m. Envisioned by Adelaida del Real y Pastor, the Art Walk route […]
Celebration of XLII International Cervantino Festival in Puerto Peñasco The Science of Art / The Art of Science October 8th – 10th, 2015 in the Old Port Calendar of Events* *subject to changes Thursday, October 8th ¡VIVAMOS EL ARTE! ¡LET’S LIVE ART! 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Welcome Interactive burst of artistic demonstrations on different […]
Information and souvenirs from the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve can now be found in the Old Port, following the opening of an information center geared at providing material about this privileged spot to both tourists and residents alike. The information center (located across from the church and sharing a parking lot with Thrifty) is stocked with […]
On Tuesday, February 10th, work began on pulling up asphalt along the extension of Blvd. Benito Juarez stretching from the “Anchor” monument up to Calle Lauro Contreras (heading toward the Old Port) as part of modernization work on the dock area of the anticipated “tourism circuit.” Public Projects Director Heberto Reyna explains there was a […]
By Azucena Mazón The 2014 Cultural Corridor will launch this coming Saturday, Jan. 25th, with jazz, reggae, and an exhibition of paintings in the Old Port as part of the project “Entre más artístas, más público” (More Artists, Greater the Audience). The Cultural Corridor event will set up on Calle Zaragoza, blocking off the street […]
On Monday, August 27th, Dr. Luis R. Vásquez inaugurated his South of the Border Museum in the Old Port, which will be opening its doors to the public as of today, Aug. 31 and be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The unconventional museum/art gallery exhibits works of art, along with historical […]