Boys and girls aged 2 to 12 are invited to participate in the 2nd annual Red Riding Hood Mini-Marathon where, besides having fun, they will be supporting the Jose Davalos “Casa Hogar” Home for the Elderly. The mini-marathon will be held June 16th and is designed for children from ages 2 – 12; the race […]
With Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers Circus Mexicus bringing much more than a three-ring experience to Puerto Peñasco this year, we hope this helps all the Peacemakers get where you need to go between tequila, tacos, and siestas! Enjoy! Shake, Raffle & Roll – raffle tickets can be purchased @ -Thur June 7th – 12-4pm […]
By José Antonio Pérez Four Mexican tourists were rescued safe and sound Saturday, June 2nd, after the private yacht they had boarded started to drift out to sea following a mechanical fault. The Mexican Navy reported the rescue took place behind “Whale Hill” took place on Saturday, June 2nd. Naval Military personnel tended to and […]
By José Antonio Pérez U.S. Memorial Day weekend brought a 90% overall occupation rate to the Puerto Peñasco hospitality industry, representing an influx of approximately 34,500 visitors to the area, but also exposed the urgency of expanding the Sonoyta-Lukeville border crossing. Hector Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), noted […]
Por José Antonio Pérez Con la premisa de estrechar la relación y coordinación para promover el desarrollo, la inversión y el empleo, se formalizó el convenio para la apertura de la Oficina de Enlace Puerto Peñasco-Arizona, la cual iniciará operaciones en dos meses a lo sumo. Ante autoridades, representantes de sectores, organizaciones no gubernamentales, y […]
A Spanish rock playlist sounded in the background at El Tapeo; it was about 6 in the afternoon, I was offered one of the new house craft beers while I waited for my interview with craft brewer Martin Quintero to begin. An ambiance enhanced by wood fixtures on the wall, ornamental recycled wine bottles, signs […]
Pensando en la comunidad rocaportense que desea asistir a “Circus Mexicus”, es que por otra ocasión se ofrecerán boletos a solo 15 dólares para hacer la entrada más accesible. Este show que se ha realizado por más de 15 años y que en esta edición es del 7 al 10 de junio reúne a bandas […]
In March 2017, Puerto Peñasco received the honor of obtaining Clean Beach Certification for a 1500 meter lineal stretch of coastline extending from Playa Bonita Hotel to Las Palomas on Sandy Beach. This September, a second environmental audit is planned to corroborate upholding of Mexican Beach Sustainability Norms. Yet, what’s Clean Beach Certification? Twelve things […]
By José Antonio Pérez A second environmental audit to corroborate compliance with Mexican Beach Sustainability Norms is scheduled to take place in Puerto Peñasco toward the end of the summer. César García González, Operating Coordinator for the Maritime & Federal Land Zone (ZOFEMAT), reported preparations are already underway for the audit, including intensive coordinated work […]
By José Antonio Pérez Given Puerto Peñasco’s growth in tourism and diversification that aerial and maritime connectivity represent, the city is again attracting large hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Holiday Inn, explained Oscar Federico Palacio Soto, representative for the Sonoran Hotel and Motel Association. He noted that currently while many lodging options are concentrated […]
Por José Antonio Pérez Debido al sostenido crecimiento de turismo y a la diversificación que representan la conectividad aérea y marítima, Puerto Peñasco atrae de nuevo la atención de grandes cadenas hoteleras como Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn y otras que ven la posibilidad de invertir en el corto plazo, informó Oscar Federico Palacio Soto. El […]
By José Antonio Pérez Patrolling through the vaquita marina refuge area in the Upper Gulf of California on April 22nd (Earth Day), the Sea Shepherd Farley Mowat ship, which is part of the Miracle IV operation, found and rescued a sea turtle trapped in an illegal gillnet. Sea Shepherd members were conducting recovery operations on […]
By José Antonio Pérez To accelerate work on stalled construction of the Puerto Peñasco Home Port, Municipal Economic Development Coordinator Jorge Valdes Felix explained project supervisors are optimistic as the Federal government is expected to make a 13 million dollar investment into the project this Spring. Yet, even with this hefty investment, at least another […]
Llevar el ostión fresco hasta su paladar además de preparar varios platillos de mariscos con un toque especial es un oficio que hacen con gusto las integrantes de la Cooperativa Única de Mujeres en Puerto Peñasco. En el kilómetro 7 de la carretera Puerto Peñasco – Caborca se encuentra su granja , en el estero […]
The Rocky Point Riders Motorcycle Club will be raffling off a brand new 2018 Nissan March on July 31st, with ticket sales help from the San Peregrino Cancer Support Association. (Tickets are 240 pesos) Forty percent of raffle ticket sales will go directly to San Peregrino, which helps cover expenses for chemotherapy, lab tests, and […]
