Just as tourism spots across the state, country, and the world, the global coronavirus pandemic took its toll on Puerto Peñasco in 2020 with beach closures, restricted hours and limits on travel at the border, and limited visits to popular sites. Nevertheless, the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau, in …

Though this year has presented complicated moments for everyone in learning new ways of life, keeping our distance, and caring for ourselves and each other more than ever, we can’t let such an important traditional date slip us by. Christmas is still a time for gathering with loved ones, and …

Whale watching season is nearing as these giants of the ocean approach the Pacific coast, making their way to warmer waters in the Sea of Cortez. Early in the year is when we can observe the natural spectacle put on by these enormous cetaceans as they skirt the coasts of …

The production team of “Orgullo Sonorense” (Sonoran Pride), which airs on Telemex every Saturday at noon and Thursdays at 7 p.m., recently paid a visit to Rocky Point. Through interviews and on-site visits during their stay, the production team documented various trades and individuals that enhance the identity and roots …

Dozens of olive ridley sea turtles arrive along Puerto Peñasco’s warm beaches yearly to nest and lay their eggs before returning to sea. The olive ridley turtles perform somewhat of a ritual, as the story describes that turtles return to where they were born to lay their eggs. Whether or …

Thanksgiving is one of the most important U.S. traditions, and one that continues to be adopted in Mexico. It is customary for friends and family to come together to give thanks over dinner for all they have received throughout the year. Though we’re living through a complicated time for gatherings, …

In addition to Rocky Point’s amazing sunsets, meteor showers are another incredible spectacle you can enjoy and, if you’re lucky, capture in a photograph. Did you know there are still meteor showers to take in before year’s end? These are among the best, including the Leonids meteor shower in November. …

The season has come when sea turtles make their way to Puerto Peñasco’s shores to lay eggs before returning to sea. This provides a beautiful spectacle of nature for all who have the opportunity to witness it, as described by CEDO Executive Director Nélida Barajas who took part in a …

Puerto Peñasco is a safe destination for tourism. Most importantly is that residents and visitors continue adhering to current health protocols. For decades Puerto Peñasco has been a choice vacation spot for tourists from across Mexico and abroad. Currently, the city continues to adjust to health protocols due to the …

Altar and Catrina contests will indeed be part of traditional Day of the Dead celebrations in Puerto Peñasco this year, though with a limited public and broadcast live over social media. With the goal of preserving Mexican traditions while also complying with health protocols, Day of the Dead altars will be …

We’ve got great news for jazz lovers! Puerto Peñasco will be host to the 1st Desert Jazz Festival, to take place November 13th, featuring performances by four jazz groups. Read on for more details! El Tapeo Wine Bar will be the setting for jazz performances by the Caro Quinteto and …

Puerto Peñasco will be home to the tallest condominium towers in Sonora and northwestern Mexico, offering the most spectacular ocean and city views. The Encántame Towers complex, consisting of the Velero, Verano, and Viento buildings, will provide 300 metropolis style luxury condominiums in front of the Sea of Cortez.  At …

Puerto Peñasco continues to be a safe tourist destination. Given the utmost importance of ensuring a calm atmosphere, both within the city as well as on the highway to town, the Lukeville-Sonoyta-Puerto Peñasco Safety Corridor remains in effect. This includes ongoing federal and state monitoring, clear signage, roadside assistance, surveillance …

Even though official events of the Rocky Point Rally™ have been postponed to next year as a way to prevent large concentrations of people in the era of Covid-19, bikers and visitors are welcome to enjoy Puerto Peñasco’s roadways, live music, and beaches this Fall. Positioned as one of the …

The film “Sonora” won two Ariels at Mexico’s most important film awards event held on Sunday, September 27th. Shot principally in the desert surrounding the Pinacate, “Sonora” brought the impressive landscape to the world on the big screen, taking home an Ariel for Best Adapted Screenplay as well as Best …

Though the recent sinking of a shrimp boat in the area of Puerto Peñasco’s docks could raise concerns, impact from fuel spillage has been minimal and work has progressed to contain the spread of hydrocarbons. Upon report of the sinking of the “Guillermo Munro” shrimp boat in the early hours …

As had been anticipated, and in accordance with Puerto Peñasco’s economic reactivation, city beaches were reopened to the public on August 1st. Everyone can now enjoy our area beaches, though under a series of protocols meant to help contain the spread of Covid-19. The day highly anticipated by residents and …

After tremendous steps we’ve taken to reopen our city so you can once again come and relax here, we continue implementing new measures so people can take part in more activities while caring for your health and that of our residents. We are grateful for the opportunity to revive the …

On March 4th and 5th, our own little corner in the Sea of Cortez welcomed a group of prestigious Mexican travel agencies, showcasing all the qualities Puerto Peñasco has to offer visitors. These offerings include our natural wonders, hotel infrastructure, beach activities, eco-tourism, adventures, culinary delights, and tours, among other …

Perfect weather, warm beaches, vast hotel infrastructure, and excellent services await thousands of American tourists who have chosen Puerto Peñasco as their destination for this year’s Spring Break! We are expecting visitors to number between 110,000 to 120,000 over the Spring vacation season, particularly to include young adults and families …

As we want to ensure the highest quality in tour operator services in Puerto Peñasco, local tourism service providers will now have to take a training course to certify themselves as Nautical Tourism Hosts. You’ve probably already heard about the “Sonora con Actitur” program promoted by the Sonora Tourism Promotion …

The Astoria cruise ship of Cruise & Maritime Voyages represented a watershed moment for tourism in Sonora and across the region, putting Puerto Peñasco and the Sea of Cortez on the international map. The “Treasures of the Sea of Cortez” cruise on the MV Astoria, a dream transformed into reality, …

February 14th is right around the corner, that special day to spend with your partner or friends. Still don’t know what to do? Here are some ideas. If you are visiting Puerto Peñasco, or even live here, you should know there are endless activities and places to visit. It is …

The 3rd Annual “Fish Bowl” Seafood Fest on Saturday, February 1st, offers a culinary festival along with art and fun in leading up to the Super Bowl. Shrimp Plaza will be the setting for several restaurants from across Puerto Peñasco offering delectable seafood dishes throughout the day. Art stands, live …

Just imagine having the pleasure and privilege of seeing a whale breach in all its greatness, surrounded by clouds of water, or even being surprised by several playful dancing whales at once! Among the natural marvels the Sea of Cortez offers, whale watching is one of the “biggest”, highlighting nothing …

Those of us who have the privilege of living in, or simply visiting, Puerto Peñasco were treated to a wonderful spectacle at the beach as waves seemed to take on a blue fluorescent effect due to the presence of bioluminescent microorganisms or plankton, which react with the motion of the …

2019 was a positive tourism year for Puerto Peñasco, having welcomed over 2,221,298 visitors according to lodging estimates. This represents revenue of more than 107 million dollars in the tourism sector, for services and hospitality across the city. Lizette Ibarra, Director of the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCV), …

Launch of Astoria from Puerto Peñasco for 11-day “Treasures of the Sea of Cortez” cruise makes history Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich led a flag waving ceremony marking the launch of the majestic vessel, which sailed from Puerto Peñasco on Jan. 9th with 500 cruise goers and nearly 300 crew on …

The majestic vessel cruises along the Pacific coast on its way to Puerto Peñasco before embarking for first time on voyage through Sea of Cortez. With just days to go before launch of the historic cruise to sail from Puerto Peñasco, with port calls in four Mexican states lining the …

Puerto Peñasco’s imposing sun, dunes, sea, sunsets, volcanic areas, and infrastructure are the main attractions that have made this port city the setting for grand-scale film projects. The film industry has turned its gaze toward Puerto Peñasco to take advantage of its natural beauty, proximity to the border, and ease …

To ensure whale watching adventures are sustainable and adequate, on Nov. 21st and 22nd close to 40 tour operators and recreational fishermen from Puerto Peñasco and Puerto Lobos attended a training course offered by biologists from CONANP and from the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC). The course, which was …

More than 25,000 visitors and 7500 motorcyclists enjoyed the 19th Annual Rocky Point Rally in Puerto Peñasco from Nov. 7th – 10th, reaffirming this as one of the most important Biker fiestas in northwestern Mexico. The roar of engines, adrenaline, and leather jackets could be heard and felt across the …

More than 22 thousand visitors and more than 8 thousand motorcyclists are expected to come for the 19th edition of the Rocky Point Rally, the largest biker “fiesta” in the Northwest of Mexico that will take place from November 7 to 10. This event brings together bikers from the United …

More than 7 thousand people gathered for the 37th edition of the Regional Congress of Alcoholics Anonymous that took place in Puerto Peñasco from November 1 to 3. This convention was able to exceed expectations with 7,200 attendees from the delegations of Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California, Baja California Sur, and …

More than 800 volunteers, including children, teens, and adults, removed over 1.5 tons of trash from Puerto Peñasco’s beaches during a citywide event to celebrate International Coastal Clean-up Day. On the morning of October 19th, hundreds of people toting buckets and trash bags took to the city’s coastline for the …

The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) opened its doors in Puerto Peñasco in 1980 under the leadership of Director Peggy Turk-Boyer. Housed in its main offices next to a majestic whale skeleton, CEDO has distinguished itself for work on conservation programs and monitoring the biodiversity …

Whale sighting activities off the coast of Puerto Peñasco have been officially authorized by the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources under Mexican Official Law NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010, which establishes regulations for whale watching excursions for the 2020 season from January 1st thru April 30th. This means whale watching tours that allow …

A group of students and graduates from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, currently touring outlining areas of the country, will be including the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and its tremendous diversity in an ongoing scientific, cultural, and social documentary.  The project, format of which is similar …

Gastro 638, a collective consisting of local chefs, continues to surprise tourists and locals alike with pairing dinners and gastronomic festivals in the port. Their second large culinary event of the year, “Gastro Fest 638”, will be held October 5th at Playa Balche at Mayan Palace. The event, geared at …

Puerto Peñasco is chock-full of fun through the last three months of the year, and you don’t want to miss out on everything planned to enjoy for what’s left of 2019. We’ve got cultural, athletic, culinary, and musical events, as well as the highly anticipated Rocky Point Rally.

At a recent meeting headed by Puerto Peñasco Mayor Ernesto “Kiko” Munro, along with Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) President Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, representatives from the local administration, safety and health agencies, as well as members from the local business committee, work committees were formed that are meant to …

The collective of Puerto Peñasco chefs known as Gastro 638 have been surprising tourists and locals alike with their now popular gastronomic wine-pairing dinners. To date, the chefs have presented culinary events in various restaurants at local resorts. On June 21st this past summer, a pairing dinner was held at …

The new film Sonora, directed by Alejandro Springall, brings to the screen the script based on the novel La Ruta de los Caídos of Puerto Peñasco author Guillermo Munro. With a release date of September 6th, more than 300 copies of the film will be shown in theaters across Mexico. …

The Mexican Institute of Standardization and Certification recently acknowledged Puerto Peñasco’s Sandy Beach as the longest Level II recreational sustainable beach in the country.  Members of Puerto Peñasco’s Clean Beach Committee attended the National Sustainable Beaches Gathering held August 22nd in Mexico City, where they were presented with this most …

Filming for the Mexican romantic comedy “Infelices para Siempre” spent nearly a month in Puerto Peñasco, capturing some of the best images of what the desert and marvelous Sea of Cortez have to offer. The feature film, starring Consuelo Duval and Adrían Uribe, produced by Jorge Aragón and directed by …

We started off the month of August with the pleasant visit of a group of 18 promoters representing different cities from across the state of Chihuahua. This initiative was organized by Sierra Tours in conjunction with the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote outreach to the cities of …

The U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend meant to say goodbye to intense heat while welcoming cooler temperatures, brings with it the expectation of thousands of visitors looking for rest and recreation on Puerto Peñasco’s beaches. If you still haven’t made plans for the holiday weekend, starting the last weekend of …

With the highly anticipated arrival of the Astoria cruise ship on the horizon, a recent meeting addressed topics related to migration procedures for passengers, boarding, ship authorizations, transfers, and hotels, among other details in preparation for the influx of cruise-goers for the December 7th departure into the Sea of Cortez. …

Puerto Peñasco was chosen from among several options for the new film project “Infelices para Siempre” (“Unhappily Ever After”) given its scenery, sunsets, and natural light, which is perfect for filming. The romantic comedy, produced by Jorge Aragon, and starring Adrian Uribe and Consuelo Duval; with supporting actors Livia Brito, …

Six travel agencies that visited Puerto Peñasco from June 28th – 30th took part in a weekend full of tours and activities! The agencies, traveling from different counties from across the state of California, were able to get to know and enjoy the attractions Puerto Peñasco has to offer visitors, …

Close to 5 thousand people enjoyed a 4 day party of music and great atmosphere was enjoyed on the beaches and bars of Puerto Peñasco on the weekend of June 6-9, during the 20th edition of Circus Mexicus. Circus Mexicus creator and ambassador, Roger Clyne, was accompanied by dozens of …

The very first Brasa Fest 638 was a successful event tha gathered only the best in Puerto Peñasco and regional cuisine. With the Sea of Cortez for a backdrop, the best chefs in Puerto Peñasco showed off their grilling techniques with beef, seafood, seafood, pizzas, desert, and other surprises. Brasa …

Gustavo Brown Tarín, CEO of Grupo SBR, is intensely promoting Puerto Peñasco as a first rate tourism destination and investment opportunity while visiting various countries across Asia. The business leader, along with members of the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce located in Los Angeles, CA, and a Mexican Business Executives Delegation, …

Puerto Peñasco received approximately 61,000 visitors during the first week of the vacation period known as Semana Santa (Holy Week), representing economic revenue of over 65 million pesos. According to data collected by the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotel occupancy from Thursday to Sunday was 90% at area …

We are very pleased to have you visiting our beautiful beaches during this 2019 Holy Week in Puerto Peñasco. Your safety is very important to us, and since we want you to fully enjoy your vacations here are our recommendations: Please drive carefully so to avoid any accidents, fines, or …

Governor Claudia Pavlovich Arrellano stressed the importance of a vacation period without serious incidents in Puerto Peñasco, noting the anticipated arrival of over 120,000 visitors. She encouraged tourists and residents alike to be responsible and collaborate with public safety authorities to ensure Puerto Peñasco continues to be a safe place …

Governor Claudia Pavlovich Arrellano stressed the importance of a vacation period without serious incidents in Puerto Peñasco, noting the anticipated arrival of over 120,000 visitors. She encouraged tourists and residents alike to be responsible and collaborate with public safety authorities to ensure Puerto Peñasco continues to be a safe place …

A huge influx of tourism, improved services, fun, and perfect weather are what thousands of families and friends from Sonora, Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and our neighboring state of Arizona can expect in Puerto Peñasco for Semana Santa 2019. This seaside destination offers more than 6500 rooms at area hotels …

Puerto Peñasco has appeared in Forbes Magazine’s “Top 10 Spring Break Destinations Of 2019”list, further positioning our seaside port among international tourist destinations.  With this news, Sonora Tourism Promotion Coordinator Armando Ceceña Salido noted this means efforts made by State and Municipal administrations, as well as the Convention and Visitors Bureau …

Occupancy rates across town reached 77% during the first weekend of Spring Break, with many hotels at full capacity.  This translates to approximately 29 thousand tourists, detailed Lizette Ibarra, OCV Director. Ibarra also noted overall expectations were met, though the weather was a little on the cold side during this …

With the goal of contributing to better roadways while increasing overall safety and awareness, the president of the Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCV), Hector Vazquez del Mercado, recently presented a total of 40 traffic signs to the city, including Stop signs, Speed Limits, as well as DUI warnings, and mandatory use of helmets.

Puerto Peñasco (3TV/CBS 5) — After years of planning, the first cruise ship to depart from Puerto Peñasco, aka Rocky Point, is slated to set sail in December, even if the pier itself is not complete.

The very first cruise boat, to launch from Puerto Peñasco on December 7th, is the perfect opportunity to attract national and international tourists to Sonora, deemed Hector Platt Mazón, sub-coordinator of operations for the State Tourism Promotion Commission (COFETUR). Platt Mazon explained tickets for the 11-day cruises are now on …

The British production company BBC London recently gathered spectacular images of extraordinary flora from the middle of the desert at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve in the making of a documentary, which will be shared with the world. The production team spent over 10 days in February capturing the splendor of plants and flowers that paint the arid zones of the Desert of Altar

“Whale watching is a spectacular nature show sought out by visitors and residents in Sonora’s most important tourist destination.” During the months from January to March, these giant sea creatures migrate from the coasts of North-America with the purpose of reproducing and searching for food. It is at the beginning …

Press release, Hermosillo, January 13, 2019 Sonora has the best beach destinations, which will be on display to the world this year with launch of the first cruise ship to depart from Puerto Peñasco and travel through the Sea of Cortez, expressed Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich Arellano in announcing the …

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora    January 9, 2019 Getting gasoline in Puerto Peñasco will not be an inconvenience for tourists or residents given that local gas stations have made assurances regarding ongoing fuel supply, reported Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau. Similarly, Lilian Castillo Félix, …

The annual Sonora-Arizona Commission meeting brings more than 600 representatives together. The decision-makers are from the state of Sonora and Arizona. They make extensive agreements benefiting both states. The meeting is led by the governor of Sonora, Claudia Pavlovich Arellano, and Arizona governor, Doug Ducey. This binational project focuses on …

Thanksgiving will be on November 22nd We welcome the holidays with colorful decor. We create scrumptious meals in the warm kitchen. Chatter and laughter coalesce the house. Our table is adorned with traditional recipes and that aroma takes us to pleasant memories. There are some who have enjoyed these memories …

Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition that honors the dead. This celebration has its origins in the pre-Hispanic era. However, thanks to the Spanish conquest elements of Catholicism are incorporated and celebrated mainly on November 1 and 2. Coinciding with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day. Which …

Have you ever experienced Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of November? There’s a pulsating sense of anticipation and optimism in the air, emblematic of a mini-vacation filled with the aroma of gasoline, open to all, and which often feels like the whole beach town has been reserved for fiesta. In …

Puerto Peñasco expects an ongoing increase in tourism this summer as visitors come to enjoy our beaches and city given our peaceful surroundings and respect provided to gusts.

Puerto Peñasco’s pleasant October weather will welcome hobie cat enthusiasts for the 33rd Annual Piñata Regatta! Organized by The Hobie Class of North America, along with Tucson Hobie Fleet 514, this year’s Piñata Regatta will take place October 13th & 14th. The annual regattas, which attract participants from across the …

If you still don’t have plans for Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16th), Puerto Peñasco and its warm beaches and weather is a great option for the whole family! In commemorating Mexico’s Independence Day, the city celebrates on the night of September 15th complete with the traditional “Grito de Dolores” (Call …

The Perseids are the most visible meteor showers of the year, and they will be making their clearest appearance in the area on August 12th. This natural phenomenon happens when the Earth’s gravity intercepts remains from a comet’s orbit, vaporizing them as they speedily race into our atmosphere. To enjoy …

(Phoenix, AZ).- The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) once again furthered efforts to promote this wonderful tourist destination, as well as the state of Sonora, by participating in the Annual Fiesta in the Desert gathering of the Arizona chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Now …

TUCSON, AZ, US Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) emphasizes Safety Corridor between Sonoyta and Puerto Peñasco, along with the confidence it generates for visitors and investors The Puerto Peñasco Conventions and Visitors Bureau (OCV) attended the Sonora-Arizona, Arizona-Mexico Commission, held June 14th & 15th in Tucson, AZ, where …

18th Annual Rocky Point Rally / Register here! This will be the 18th year for the Rocky Point Rally, which welcomes nearly 10,000 bikers from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada each November for 4 days of fiesta, rides, music, and more on the shore of the Sea of Cortez. Donation …

The influential blogger Fillerup has more than 1.3 million followers on Instagram and a large presence in cyberspace. (PUERTO PEÑASCO, SON) The very famous influencer of Instagram Amber Fillerup, was in Puerto Peñasco as a guest blogger this weekend from May 4 to 6, reinforcing the promotion and public relations …

Tour operators interested in bringing groups and holding events in our state Puerto Peñasco, Sonora April 12th, 2018. The Free Spirit Vacation Company, Puerto Peñasco Visitors and Convention Bureau (OCV Peñasco), and Hotel Peñasco del Sol hosted a fruitful visit for 29 different tourism operators from Arizona, California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, …

More than 100,000 tourists expected in Puerto Peñasco from cities across Sonora, Baja California, and neighboring states Easter weekend occupancy rates at nearly 100% at all city hotels and condo complexes The malecón (Old Port) will be closed off to traffic from the “Anchor” statue from 9 p.m. – 3 …

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. March 9, 2018. Nine travel bloggers, known as “influencers” visited Puerto Peñasco from Feb. 23rd – 25th for a promotional tour aimed at strengthening social networking campaigns meant to attract tourism to this seaside community. The bloggers, selected by the local Convention and Visitors Bureau in …

Puerto Peñasco was present at the annual Travel & Adventure Show, held January 13th – 14th in San Diego, California, promoting the beach destination as well as recreational, adventure, and lodging services in the area. With an estimated 12,000 people in attendance seeking vacation options, there was tremendous interest in …

Over 2.3 million people visited Puerto Peñasco in 2017, representing a 5% increase over 2016. Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau President Héctor Vázquez del Mercado detailed along with growing interest in this beach side destination nestled along the Sea of Cortez, the tourism industry was further impacted by the …

Puerto Peñasco chosen as sole site in Mexico for Kids Sea Camp in exploring Sea of  Cortez Kids Sea Camp of Family Dive Adventures, dedicated to planning family vacations along with diving activities,