WHAT TO DO IN PENASCO

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SEASIDE

Playa Hermosa Beach - Do this one at low tide Dad & Mom. On the real low tides the rocks and rock rimmed tide pools are exposed. When you can see the 'seaweed' it's really a low tide. Kids can explore the pools for fish, octopus, squid, shrimp, crabs, coral, colorful sea plants, etc. On the day we went, some kids found a 4 foot long squid! Set some rules for "Look and Not Touch." Let kids know others want to see these wondrous things & creatures too!

Sandy Beach - For exploring visit the southern end where the rocks start, the staff & their kids found whale bones (Illegal to take back into the U.S.) and unique sealife. The hurricane in late 1997 brought the sand back to the Mirador Tourist zone beaches. The 45 degree rocky angled area has leveled out & you can walk there - for now!

But, for a Real Old Fashioned Beach the 'Playa Hermosa' is #1!

ON THE OCEAN

FISHING - There are many fine and dependable sport fishing charter services available in Puerto Peñasco.
Or, you can pick up a rod, ask around for a good local spot, and fish from the shore. Check out our fishing info page and our fish chart to help you figure out what's biting and when.

NIGHTLIFE

I'll be honest with you. There are a ton of bars in Penasco. Or you can drive somewhere and have a quiet night on the beach. Or you can dance from bar A to bar B to bar C. Or you can sit on your balcony and watch the sunset and just chill the evening away.
I fully intended to have a writeup here of all the bars on Matamoros. I went down to Penasco, loaded up the camera, took out the sexy clubbing gear and everything. And I ended up cooking out on the beach instead, eating too many fish tacos, having a few Dos Equis, and passing out on a futon. A far cry from my spring break days, when I was slamming tequila half naked while hanging from a balcony, screaming my own name.

So I'm negligent, but my liver thanks me. Send complaints to info@puerto-penasco.com.

RELIGIOUS

Non-Denominational Services - 9am Sunday at Playa Elegante R.V. Park's Recreation Room 91Matamoros Ave

Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - (Sacred Heart of Jesus) - Catholic Church services at noon Sunday - located at 65 Estrella Ave 3-29-59

Saturday "Sunday School" - Colonia Nueva Barrios - call Connie at 011-52-(638)- 383-5976

SPORTS

Soccer, Baseball, Basketball games - (Organized City Teams & pick-up games) at Municipal Athletic fields located behind Baseball Stadium at entrance to town - Various games/times all day Saturday & Sunday. Stop by and join in.
Cholla Bay Sportsman's Club - Peñasco Chapter- meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 5pm at various restaurants (Except July-Sept) (announced over VHF radio channel #26)

501 Dart Tournament - 3:00 pm Thursdays at the Sunset Cantina.

Whiplash Offroad Racing - Buggy, Truck, Bike & ATV racing. Check out their Calendar Page for dates and details.

EDUCATIONAL

CET-MAR Aquariums - This Marine study center welcomes the public to the aquarium viewing areas. Sea Turtles, octopus, sea horses (ask about the 'male' who gave live birth), shrimp, numerous fish species, crabs and the denizens of the deep! LOCATED at 43 Las Conchas Road (off Fremont Blvd on the road to Las Conchas, turn right at the sign where road curves right) before the Las Conchas Communities gate. Note: $1.00 Donation Appreciated - Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:30 pm - Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 382-0010

CEDO 'Center for Deserts & Oceans' - Offers free tours (2pm Tuesdays - 4pm Saturdays) & natural history walks (Located in the Las Conchas Community, past gate approximately 1 mile, up on hill to right and look for sign and Whale Skeleton). Great family oriented educational spot to tour. Highlighted are joint programs with the University of Arizona & Sonora Government, Marine studies, Desert information, Re-cycling programs, Library and Book Store-Gift shop. Email CEDO or Call 382-0113 for details.

Hermosa Beach Club - meets Thursdays at Noon - at Playa Hermosa for beach/ecology walks

   Johnathan Is Alive Today Because Of His Mother's Kidney

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