City press release Vacationers from across Mexico, southern parts of the U.S., and beyond, packed on to Puerto Peñasco’s beaches this weekend, beginning on Good Friday. According to information from the Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), approximately 100,000 people were expected over the entire Holy Week vacation period, with hotel occupancy rates at 100%. […]
There are certain sounds that go with the rhythms of Rocky Point. The sound of Semana Santa is that of bandas, bandas, and más bandas! If you are unfamiliar with this traditional northern Mexico style of music, which seems to mix vestiges of polka by running the gamut of música ranchera, boleros, corridos, and cumbias, […]
By MoKa Hammeken (republished from April 2012) In Mexico, the conquest of land by the Spanish in the 16th century was done differently than in other parts of the globe; at that time, the Catholic Kings and their empire spread their belief as a divine duty throughout all the newly “discovered” land, which is why religion […]
City Press Release Puerto Peñasco has begun to receive the annual Semana Santa flow of foreign and national visitors who choose to spend their vacations on the beautiful beaches of the Sea of Cortez. In order to provide better care and attention to tourism during this vacation period, Municipal Police and Citizens’ Care offices have […]
City Press Release: Musical groups and artists to perform this weekend as part of Semana Santa celebrations! Vacationers will be able to take in a series of artistic events in Puerto Peñasco during Semana Santa this year as part of the program entitled “Aquí es la Fiesta.” The current city administration, in coordination with a […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Following a second full week of the traditional Spring Break period in Arizona, the number of visitors to Puerto Peñasco during the stretch from March 9th – 18th showed a growth of about 4 points over 2012. During a brief, relatively informal press conversation with representatives from the local media, Héctor Vázquez […]
A recent City press release announced steps are being taken to spruce up various spots around town in anticipation of the upcoming vacation periods of Spring Break and Semana Santa. The goal, city officials explain, is to ensure both vacationers and families in Puerto Peñasco can thoroughly enjoy public spaces. A brigade of city workers […]
Press release: Puerto Peñasco OCV With the majority of local hotels and rental providers reporting 100% occupancy over the recent Easter weekend, Puerto Peñasco’s status as a top tourism spot continues to grow stronger. Hector Vasquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), announced this year there had been a 6% increase […]
The long awaited Semana Santa is here and Rocky Point is nearly bursting at the seams. Pretty much every hotel and rental agency in town is completely booked for this weekend, or as some tell us they’re at “120%.” It is an exciting time indeed! Much of the activity over this busy Semana Santa weekend […]
Among the Semana Santa (Holy Week) traditions found in Puerto Penasco, and across Mexico, is the Via Crusis Viviente or rather a reenactment of the stations of the cross. On Good Friday, an early service is held at Sacred Heart Chapel (Capilla del Sagrado Corazon) and then around noon those taking part in the procession […]
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 final countdown has begun toward Holy Week vacations, which is a whole revolution across Mexico. For schools (whose final day before vacation was Friday, March 30th) this represents two tremendous weeks off, allowing students and teachers to take a break from each other, recharging their strengths before continuing with the rest of the semester. […]