Summer 2021 is so far meeting positive expectations, meaning that Puerto Peñasco could wrap up this cycle with between 600,00 to 700,000 visitors, reports the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). Bouncing back after last year’s bout with Covid closures and hurdles, these numbers are more like those of 2018 and 2019, affirmed Héctor Vázquez […]
The recent Memorial Day weekend brought an estimated 37 million peso economic boost to Puerto Peñasco (or rather, about 2 million USD), reported Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). The Puerto Peñasco OCV recorded an average 90% occupancy rate at area lodging, with an influx of about 30,000 […]
By José Antonio Pérez Puerto Peñasco welcomed approximately 700,000 visitors from June thru August this year, reports the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). This represents revenue of about 730 million pesos for the area, fulfilling overall expectations though also pointing to a 1% drop hotel and resort occupancy levels in comparison to last summer. […]
Convention and Visitors Bureau reports more resources for tourism promotion By José Antonio Pérez August 11, 2017. A sustained increase in tourism to Puerto Peñasco, along with the peso-dollar exchange, has resulted in a 30% gain in collections from the 2% accommodations tax, translating into more resources for tourism promotion. Convention and Visitor Bureau (OCV) […]
By José Antonio Pérez Positive results over Semana Santa, plus current reservations for U.S. Memorial Day at the end of May, are factors that once again reaffirm positive expectations for Summer tourism to Puerto Peñasco, remarked Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). In looking at data from […]
Sponsored by La Casa del Capitan on top of Whale Hill reporting spectacular summer sunsets around 7:15 pm Truth be told, Puerto Peñasco is packed to the gills for the summer! Just a glance toward popular beaches can give it away, add to that a break in the wind and sunset trips are bound to […]
The President of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, reports Puerto Peñasco is already experiencing and continues to anticipate tremendous tourism over the summer vacation period. As a preferred beach destination for people from Arizona, California, and NM stateside (among many others), as well as from Sonora, Chihuahua, and Baja […]
Nearly 55,000 U.S. tourists visited the beaches of Puerto Peñasco during the week leading up to and including U.S. Memorial Day, with hotels reporting an average of 85% occupancy, according to local Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) President Héctor Vázquez del Mercado. This translates into an economic influx of more than 50 million pesos. The […]
This weekend’s rundown sponsored by EcoFun Rentals Summer is beginning to cloak Puerto Peñasco in highs topping upper 80s and low 90s, while humidity levels are hovering around 50%. The local school year has come to an end and the summer vacation season has officially begun! Curiously, though there aren’t as many big weekend events […]
For those who prefer to avoid the sand and salt water at the beach, there’s also the option to visit pools located at condos or hotels where one may be staying, or even spots where for a small fee one can access the pool areas open to the public. According to information from Armando Sánchez, […]
If you’re into humidity, July and August in Puerto Peñasco are spectacular! There may not be as many weekend events, yet there’s plenty of activity as summer is actually the busiest time for area hotels. With summer vacation in mind, we’re offering this Summer Rundown and will be back with the Weekly Rundowns come right […]
It’s June! As we round the corner now into summer, this weekend’s note is actually going to be a brief Summer Rundown. Is that because it’s a slower season? By no means! In fact, in recent years the summers have begun to represent a high-season for area hotels, resorts, and rentals with more and more […]