We all have known someone who has been in a “Soap Box Derby” or helped to build a Soap Box car. It has been around in the United States forever. Well, April 14th, Puerto Peñasco Mexico will hold it’s 3rd Annual Charanga Derby. The proceeds from the event will go to the Jose Davalos Casa Hogar, which the [...]
It is that time of the year when our little city of Puerto Peñasco hosts college Spring Breaks and then is followed by Semana Santa or Easter Holy Week. All condos and hotels are already being booked, so if you are planning on coming in March, I would suggest you make your reservations today. Not [...]
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 [...]
The 2nd Annual Balloon Festival will be held February 23rd – 25th at Isla Del Mar (formally Laguna Del Mar). The event is open to everyone. This is a great photo opportunity not only due to the beautiful colored and special shaped balloons but the setting as well. Last year proved to be a huge [...]
February 9, 2018 will be an exciting night for over 58 other countries including America, Latin and South America. It is important for Mexico and especially Puerto Peñasco. This is the first time this event is being held in Mexico and it is the first time in the State of Sonora and Rocky Point. The [...]
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 [...]
Christmas in Mexico is a very special holiday. For the Mexican people the Posada is a huge part of the celebration. The start of the Posadas are just around the corner. In Spanish La Posada means “The Inns”. This is a reenactment of the pilgrimage Mary and Joseph did to get from Nazareth to [...]
Soon Thanksgiving will be upon us and the weather is beautiful in Puerto Peñasco. The RV Parks of Playa Bonita, Playa del Oro and the Reef are already filling up. Although this is an American holiday, restaurants here cater to our celebration. For many the celebration of Thanksgiving is one of cooking or smoking [...]
When you live in Puerto Peñasco, people always ask “what do you do there all the time”? There is never a dull moment and if you are just visiting or live here and you get bored, than perhaps this is not the place to be. Most of the bars in the area have great entertainment [...]
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...
