¡Feliz aniversario a Puerto Peñasco! We’ve hit that part of the summer – right after 4th of July and just before schools start back up again in AZ (really, late July – are you kidding?) Family vacation time is in full swing, particularly weekends, and there is still plenty of live music, good food, sun […]
We’ve made it to 4th of July weekend in Rocky Point – well, maybe we should say 4th of July eve. Summer’s sultry swagger has begun as yes, that’s right, the humidity is slinking its way across our shores. Water is great, though keep up the jelly-fish shuffle when walking into the sea and keep […]
Summer is here! Yes, officially! Summer solstice on Wednesday marked the beginning of summer. Seemingly word really got out and it’s heating up. But hey, the humidity hasn’t kicked in yet this way and the sea is super inviting right about now. Every weekend seems to see more folks making their way down to Arizona’s […]
Puerto Peñasco welcomed June with the traditional honoring of Día de la Marina and laying of wreaths at sea and in the Old Port. As a port city with a rich history of fishing as its first main economic activity, and home to a Naval base, June 1st is a well honored tradition in town […]
¡AMOR! With Valentine’s Day on a Friday, coupled with the US Presidents Day 3-day weekend, what’s there not to love? Following the tremendous dousing Puerto Peñasco received this week, the sporadic lakes around town are hopefully drying out as things are heating up. There’s plenty going on around town this weekend, so let’s get to […]
This febrero has taken a turn for friiio this week, so be sure to keep warm inside and out. Possibly it’s because of February’s full “Snow Moon” (Feb. 8th – first super moon of 2020), or just a reminder we are indeed still in winter. Stay warm at your favorite watering hole this weekend, or […]
Get out the chips and dip! Guacamole y tostadas! Cerveza y tequila! It´s Bowl weekend in Rocky Point! As you ready for Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown between the KC Chiefs and 49ers, treat that appetite by sampling a wide variety of seafood dishes on Saturday at the 3rd Annual “Fish Bowl” Seafood Fest put on […]
The long-awaited arrival of the CMV Astoria has come! Puerto Peñasco’s jaunt into cruise opportunities is a welcome jolt for the New Year. Even if you’re not aboard the first 11-day cruise to depart from Puerto Peñasco on Jan 9th – or missed out on tickets for the luncheon the day before – you can […]
Happy New Year! It’s a New Year and a new decade on the shores of the Sea of Cortez! May 2020 be filled with warmth, health, music, adventure, fun, exploration, and lots of new experiences for all! We hope you still have your “running shoes” on, as the holiday marathon Lupe-Reyes isn’t over (Dec 12 […]
Merry Christmas! This is our last run down for the decade, with 2020 working its way up the beach. Though Puerto Peñasco had a rainy entry into Christmas Eve, we hope all are warm and well and enjoying the holiday season. Get ready to wrap up the year with music by the sea and make […]
Sponsored this week by Head Out to Rocky Point – travel between Phoenix – Puerto Peñasco Winter is coming! Yes, that’s right, invierno officially starts this Saturday, Dec. 21st. The chilly temperatures across the city are certainly adding to the holiday season as people gather for ponche (warm holiday fruit drink) – frequently served with […]
Sponsored this week by Islas del Mar This week saw the traditional commemoration of the Revolution Day parade, followed up with a nearly ½” dousing of rain on Tuesday, and a blustery mid-week. Ah yes, late Fall in Puerto Peñasco. It’s time for fundraising, families, food and toy drives, plus coming together for Thanksgiving! We […]
Sponsored this week by The Links at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort Somehow we as a community managed to roar through the Rocky Point Rally last week and we’ve made it to the middle of November. The countdown to Thanksgiving break has begun, and then the holidays pushing us right into 2020! Let’s get […]
Sponsored this week by the 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally Another year has flown by and we’re once again on the cusp of the Greatest Motorcycle Fiesta just South of the Border! Starting tomorrow and through Sunday…or let’s be honest probably Monday as it is US Veteran’s Day…the roar of motors will be heard across […]
Sponsored this week by the Mermaid’s Arts Market – 1st & 3rd Saturdays through Spring Dancing through life, today a local dance teacher exclaimed, “Mexico already smells like cempasúchil, copal, incense, mezcal, food, tobacco, memories… it smells like Día de Muertos, we are ready to receive our loved ones. This is a beautiful Celebration of […]
Sponsored this week by Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort Shrimp boats amble just off the malecón. Music, dance, and art in the Old Port. The air is brisk, images of Day of the Dead altars and catrinas start to appear. We’re rounding out October. If you’re in town today, there’s still time to join […]