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...
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...
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...
In December 2008, Casa del Mar and I will celebrate our 20th anniversary. Our relationship began when I planned a surprise birthday party for my new husband. I called the hotel, spoke with the staff and they instantly became my willing accomplices. They located a bakery on the island for me, and before...