We are only 28 days from the start of the Annual Christmas Posada’s which start on December 16. In most countries the 12 days of Christmas are celebrated but in Mexico it is the 9 days leading up to Christmas Eve or Noche Buena as it is called. During this time families gather every [...]
Do I need a US Passport or US Passport Card when coming back from Puerto Peñasco? This questions comes up on FaceBook almost every day. YES you need a US Passport or US Passport Card. It is the LAW and even though they are not currently enforcing it, the day will come very soon when [...]
Municipal President Kiko Munro along with Nina Mier Nogales, Director of the Municipal Institute of Art and Culture are very proud the Puerto Peñasco will once again be hosting the annual Cervantino Festival. There will be many people involved in making certain the 65 planned activities with be flawless. In their announcement of the [...]
In Puerto Peñasco, there are charity events nearly all year long. So when Santiago Ruiz, director of Casa Hogar home for the elderly came aboard 4 years ago he knew he had to find something different to raise funds. So he started the Charganga Derby for teens and adults. Every year that event is held [...]
For those of you that have visited Puerto Peñasco, you might have taken a sunset cruise or just walked the Marina to take photos of the pleasure boats and Shrimp boats and noticed the Marina de Cortez. For those of you wanting to keep a boat here, this will be perfect for you. I recently [...]
If you are a beer drinker and love craft or artisan beer, you have to look no further than some of our local restaurants and you won’t have to haul it from the United States. Both the states of Sonora and Baja Norte are doing some outstanding micro brews. These beers are now available [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Christmas in Puerto Peñasco steeped in tradition.
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What do I need to get back into the United States from Mexico?
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Thanksgiving in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
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dave says:
***Update Jan 1, 2018***
Bus service with TAP Royal to Puerto Penasco...
Leah frazier says:
Hi Betty,
How were you able to drive down,my understanding was...
Denisse says:
Quisiera saber mas sobre paquetes de bodas
Nadia Arellano says:
Hi Beverly I like information about the schools did they teach...
Renata W says:
Great info . Will share
