Most of started coming here for a weekend get away once a month and then that evolved into adding a Thursday and Monday and then finally moving here part or full time. When we first bought our lot there was nothing on Sandy Beach other than Playa Bonita and the REEF Bar. Then came the [...]
As you may remember I wrote awhile back about a tragic accident that took the lives of 2 beautiful young ladies from California on the Sandy Beach Road near Esmeralda, 1 year ago on March 28, 2018. Amanda Korbas and Anna Wilson had been college room mates since they started college in San Diego. They [...]
Judging from all the traffic traveling between the USA and Puerto Peñasco, it would appear that are not afraid to travel to Mexico. Despite the press in the USA, talking about gloom and doom in Mexico, the roads are packed. It use to be that the lines at the border both coming in and [...]
The 4th Annual Charanga Derby will be held April 13, 2019. This competition is between various business and service clubs and has proved to be quite the event for entrants and spectators in Puerto Peñasco. The cars are made from everything from wheel borrows to wagons and barrels. The event benefits Casa Hogar home for [...]
Well we have one week of Spring Break down in Puerto Peñasco and a couple of more to go! You might be asking what do they have in common? Well it is one word PARTY. As in most tourist areas of the USA and Mexico, Spring Breakers flock to the beaches to do one thing [...]
Like clockwork the Fin and Humpback whales arrived in the upper Sea of Cortez for the residents and tourists to enjoy. They were about 8 miles off shore and seem to love to play with the Dolphin and the whale watching boats. On February 9th, I had the opportunity to go out on the Pancho Villa [...]
REAL CENTER ROCKY POINT COMING SOON On Saturday February 2nd the ground breaking ceremony was held at the site of the new Real Center Puerto Peñasco. This development is being done by MG Developmet (Miguel Guevara of Puerto Privada and the new Encantame Tower developments). Miguel who explained the project, was accompanied by Mayor Kiko [...]
After following the various Facebook sites dealing with living in Rocky Point, I have decided to write about the cost of living here vs. Phoenix as an example. Overall, the cost of living here full time is much less than Phoenix. However, if you want to go out to eat every night or hit the [...]
Once again Puerto Peñasco aka Rocky Point is on the rise. There are many new little restaurants cropping up and there are several new developments that have either started or will be shortly. Formally known as Laguna Del Mar, it is now called Islas Del Mar. There are developments within the Master Planned community. [...]
It is amazing the January 2019 is almost over! Although we had several events such as the Roger Clyne January Jam Fest, the Annual Golf Tournament at Las Palomas that featured Luis Gonzales of the Diamond Backs and more it was quiet. February will be jam packed with events. One of the most exciting thing to [...]
Nadia Arellano says:
Hi Beverly I like information about the schools did they teach...
Renata W says:
Great info . Will share
Renata W says:
Dear Beverly,
So sad what happened with those young ladies and their...
Robert says:
I would love to try this banana boat ride because they...
Heather Lawrence says:
Hi Betty, I am also from Wisconsin, and LOVE Puerto Peñasco!!!...
