Puerto Penasco, Mexico Travel Guide - Vacation Rentals by Zonder

Rocky Point Mexico vacationsPuerto Penasco may be better known as Rocky Point, Mexico - but don't let the name fool you. Visitors flock to Puerto Penasco for its scenic, sandy beaches along the Sea of Cortez - also known as the Gulf of California, is western Mexico's inlet of water between the mainland and the Baja California peninsula. Despite the many names for landmarks near Puerto Penasco, visitors who travel to Rocky Point, Mexico will come to know it best in a single word: exquisite. Go for the sun, go for the sand, go for the fun.

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  • Puerto Penasco: Thirteen Things to Experience on Your Vacation

    Puerto Penasco, Mexico , better known to gringos as Rocky Point , is a beautiful getaway located between the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Mountain peaks and bluffs surround the area, and it enjoys great year-round weather, with warm temperatures and little rain. Physical, cultural, and historical attractions offer visitors an exciting array of options. Hiking: Trails in the Pinacate Mountains...

  • Pincate Biosphere Reserve: A New Planet Right Outside of Puerto Penasco

    If you have always dreamed of flying to the Moon and walking in the footsteps of astronauts, then an excursion to Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is a must! NASA astronauts actually trained on this stark and rugged terrain in preparation for landing on the moon. Pinacate's otherworldly appearance provides a dramatic contrast to the restful undemanding atmosphere of Puerto Penasco's seaside location...

  • Things to do in Rocky Point

    If you happen to surf (on the web, that is) to the Rocky Point Times Newspaper's website , you will come face-to-face with three grand announcements about Puerto Penasco, Mexico, also known as "Rocky Point". Number one: no passport is needed to get in! Number two: there is actually a Burger King in the town for those American fast food addicts who tremble at the thought of leaving their...

  • Rocky Point Party 101

    Food, folks and cheap booze: pencil them in on your calendar for your next long weekend and head to Puerto Penasco. This is the kind of town where Saturday night stretches out for week at a time. Set a course to El Mirador, AKA "The Strip," Puerto Penasco's downtown that straddles the main scene and the town's sizzling beach. You can drink all night at some of the bars on the strip...

  • Puerto Penasco, Mexico: Fireworks, Booze, and Motorcycles

    Whether called Rocky Point (the name given by Lt. Robert William Hale Hardy of the British Royal Fleet) or Puerto Penasco, this fast-growing city in Sonora, Mexico is known for beautiful beaches, exotic marine life, and hearty partying. Though originally a fishing village, Puerto Penasco, situated along the northeast shore of the Sea of Cortez, now teems with resorts, nightclubs, and frolicking Spring...

  • Perfectly Perfect in Puerto Penasco

    Puerto Penasco, Mexico, formerly a small fishing town nestled against the Sea of Cortez, has been best known as a spring break party spot for college students in Arizona and New Mexico. But the secret of what was once called Arizona's beach is out. Development in Puerto Penasco is booming and attracting many more tourists, of all ages. Other than the weather, with temperatures averaging in the...

  • Puerto Penasco or Rocky Point? Tomato, Tomate.

    For ages the community known as Puerto Penasco to Mexicans has been called "Rocky Point" by Americans. (It was 1826 when retired Lt. Robert William Hale Hardy of the British Royal Fleet was sailing along the coasts of Sonora and Baja California searching for pearls and precious metals. He christened this point as Rocky Point and so the marine maps identified it as Rocky Point until General...

  • Hitch a Ride to Puerto Penasco

    Puerto Penasco lies on the shore of the Gulf of California, just northwest of the state of Sonora Mexico. This small town located on the sea of Cortez, hosts a fishing community and a diverse tourism industry. Puerto Penasco, also commonly referred to as Rocky Point, is a favorite playground for tourists, offering an abundance of sun and fun. If you are flying into Puerto Penasco, the closest international...

  • Sonora, for the Explorer: Things to Do in Rocky Point, Mexico

    If you happen to surf (on the web, that is) to the Rocky Point Times Newspaper's website (www.rptimes.com), you will come face-to-face with three grand announcements about Puerto Penasco, Mexico, also known as "Rocky Point": No passport is needed to get in! There is actually a Burger King in the town for those American fast food addicts who tremble at the thought of leaving their Whoppers...

  • Rocky Point, Mexico's 10 Best Beaches

    Puerto Penasco, Mexico, also known as Rocky Point, has some wonderful beaches dotted along the Sea of Cortez. This warm body of water is so clear and full of marine life that even the reknowned Jacques Cousteau referred to it as "the world's aquarium." Beaches here range from sandy to rocky and from quiet and uncrowded to party central! Sandy Beach: As the name suggests, this is a wide...

  • Mexico has a Point to Make: Puerto Penasco Stands Out as a Vacation Spot

    Puerto Penasco, Mexico , or as most of its adoring fans call it, Rocky Point , offers a quick and easy escape from the daily grind. Its convenient location, in the neighborhood of four hours drive from Phoenix or Tucson, AZ - has made it a favorite bolt hole of beach lovers from the Arizona area. With wide sandy beaches and spectacular views over the Sea of Cortez, this Mexican hideaway is a sure winner...

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