In my previous blog, I covered the first two days of wine tasting in the Valle de Guadalupe. Here you will find part 2 of our wine tasting adventure there. This region is only 20 miles northeast of Ensenada Mexico and is nestled in a fertile valley surrounded by high mountains. It receives fog [...]
When we speak of cities in Mexico and how old they are, we don’t realize that a city like Puerto Peñasco is still a baby. It officially became a city in 1952. In the late 1800′s – early 1900′s the largest city close to Rocky Point was Altar and that was the capital of the [...]
Once again Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. If you still have not made your reservations for a condo on Sandy Beach or a beach front home in Las Conchas, now is the time as many are already booked full. In May the weather is still beautiful and the Sea of Cortez will [...]
A little bit of history about Mother’s Day. It was started on May 10 1908 by a woman named Anne Jarvis but it wasn’t until May 8, 1914 that the US Congress designated Mother’s Day officially be on the 2nd Sunday of May. It is the 3rd largest holiday in the USA for sending cards [...]
The 3 year old board just completed the 3rd Annual Charanga Derby and raised $33,000 pesos for Casa Hogar, the home for the elderly. I recently sat down with Santiago Ruiz , committee chairman, who explained that they were so happy with the turn out and the money raised. This is the only fund raiser [...]
We recently did a blog about Whale Watching in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and suggestions on which boats do Whale Watching tours. I included in that information things about fishing charters and sunset cruises that these 3 companies do. By all means these are not all the boats that do sunset cruises or fishing trips. [...]
Let me give you a little back ground of Carnaval and what it means. Carnaval is an official Mexican holiday that is the start of a 5 day celebration before the Catholic season of lent which begins on Ash Wednesday. The history of this goes back centuries. It is wildly celebrated with parties that go [...]
It is that time of the year when the whales once again make their appearance in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. However the main Whale Watching usually begins the end of January/March. It is absolutely amazing to see these gentle giants swim close enough that they can be seen from the condos on Sandy Beach. In this [...]
As 2017 starts to come to an end, we give thanks for our health, all the good things that have happened in Puerto Peñasco and for all the tourists that have come here to enjoy our piece of PARADISE. After Thanksgiving, things slow down until New Year’s Eve and then the parties start all over [...]
If you aren’t aware there is a new way to get to Puerto Peñasco from Phoenix. It is called TAP ROYAL. It is a bus ride that will give you 1st class service not only while traveling on the bus but while waiting for the bus to depart as well. The cost is a bargain [...]
Valle de Guadalupe’s Wine Country, Baja Mexico Part 2
June 1, 2018
Valle de Guadalupe’s Wine Country, Baja, Mexico Part 1
May 30, 2018
Puerto Peñasco Restaurant and Bar Scene on the Rise
May 29, 2018
Puerto Peñasco’s Founding Father’s
May 17, 2018
Memorial Day Weekend.. Enjoy it in Puerto Peñasco
May 11, 2018
Omar says:
Well they mostly only appear Mid-July to August, as long you...
Tori says:
Any beach safer than others regarding stingrays and jellyfish?
Omar says:
We are sorry to hear you left Rocky Point because "Animal...
Christel Mayer says:
Rereading my post, I would like to add that I described...
Christel Mayer says:
I loved and hated Puerto Penasco and will honestly and unprejudiced...
