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Rocky Point is sometimes referred to as “Arizona’s Beach” because of its location just 60 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico at Sonoyta. Just 20 years ago, Rocky Point was a small fishing village, and now it plays host to high rise hotels and condos, numerous restaurants, bars, and all sorts of activities. It still has a small-town feel, and it’s a wonderful place to enjoy some end of summer activities. Here are some of our favorites: The Changing Colors in the Sky In Rocky Point, you enjoy warm

On April 11, the Puerto Peñasco Tiburones baseball team took to the field for Opening Night at the recently remodeled Francisco León García Stadium. In addition to inaugurating the new field the team heralded opening day of the Liga Norte de Mexico season. Crowds packed the brand-new stadium and it was a sold-out audience for the first of the three-game series. About Tiburones Baseball in Rocky Point The Tiburones team is the most acclaimed and most popular team in Rocky Point and consistently deliver an exciting baseball experience. Tiburones translates

If you want a wonderful opportunity to explore the Rocky Point area, along with discovering some history, the 11th Annual Kino Caminata will do just that. This event will be held March 18th and 19th at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and will let you explore new routes, such as those used by NASA astronauts. About the Kino Caminata This annual walk retraces the steps of Padre Francisco Eusebio Kino, who was a Jesuit priest who explore Pinacate more than 300 years ago. In addition to being a Jesuit priest, Kino

After facing legal and financial delays that halted progress on the construction of Mexico’s first cruise ship home port, Rocky Point is now entering the final stages of removing legal barriers and receiving the increased funding needed to complete the port in its entirety. As of January 24, 2017, Sonora Tourism Promotion Director (COFETUR) Daniel Camacho Saldívar has said that an estimated investment of one billion pesos (or about fifty million U.S. dollars) will be needed in order to complete the Puerto Peñasco Home Port. Four hundred and ninety-one million

Rocky Point, also known as Puerto Peñasco, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in northern Mexico, due to its close proximity to the border of the United States. One of the easiest ways to reach Rocky Point is to drive; however, there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure you have an enjoyable trip. How to Get There The easiest, most direct way is through the entry point in Arizona at Lukeville. Driving distance is about 22 miles from either Phoenix or Tucson. Once

Those who book a trip to Puerto Peñasco do so largely because they’re looking to spend some time at the beach, and in this area of Mexico, there’s plenty of beachfront to find. In fact, most of Puerto Peñasco is made up of sandy shores and soothing seas as well as plenty of ways to enjoy the beach in the form of fishing, sailing, jet skiing, wind surfing, swimming, or just simply relaxing. There are, however, some top Puerto Peñasco Mexico beaches that are thought by many locals and visitors

As of July 2, 2016, Puerto Peñasco has constructed of the new international skate park, El Pinacate Skate Park. With the help and sponsorship of Levi Strauss & Co., El Pinacate has been built to international skateboarding competition standards—the first skate park of its kind in Mexico. Over $130,000 U.S. dollars—a portion of which is represented in land donated by the city of Puerto Peñasco—was invested into the project, designed for use by skateboarders on both a national and international competition basis. As a result of the efforts of project

One of the best parts about planning a vacation is learning about all of the fun things there are to see and do wherever you’re traveling to. This is especially true if you’re getting ready to head to Rocky Point in the near future, where the surf, sand, sun, and many adventures await your arrival. In fact, there are so many activities and attractions to choose from in Rocky Point that it may be a little hard to fit it all in or narrow down your top interests. However, one

Rocky Point, also known as Puerto Peñasco, is the time of year this quaint seaside village really comes to life. The sun shines brightly over vacationing tourists as they frolic in the waters of the Sea of Cortez, laughing happily as they drink in all that is Mexico. Yes, it can get hot, but if you stay beachside or poolside, the water will cool you and allow you to experience all that is Rocky Point without being too uncomfortable. An afternoon siesta serves two purposes: It keeps you out of

Come out and shake a tail feather at the annual Annual Duck Race in Rocky Point! This annual event is a local favorite and helps support the efforts of Barb Olszewski’s Adopt-A-Classroom program. During the race, Ms. Olszewski explains that volunteers will be setting all the “birds” loose “while trying not to ruffle any feathers!” The race actually involves guiding rubber ducklings to shore after their gentle launch into the sea from The About Time. Folks can sponsor a duck or even a flock of ducks to help support this