Every winter is different for every person experiencing it, but if your winter doesn’t involve sunny skies, ocean waves, and having your toes buried in the sand, would you like it to be? A winter vacation spent devouring tacos and gulping tequila, watching the sun rise over the horizon every morning and then watching it set again each evening. If beach days and tequila nights appeals to you, now is the perfect time to start planning a winter getaway to the golden sands of Rocky Point (Puerta Peñasco, if you want to call it by its proper Mexican name!) in Mexico, leaving the cold and snow of your own hometown, if only for a few days. Making this once in a lifetime adventure even sweeter with a stay in our comfortable and luxurious FMI Rentals seasonal sanctuaries. Relax and luxuriate in beautiful spaces, and when you come home from your day-to-day adventures, the door opening to your home-sweet-vacation home will bring further light and wonder to your Mexican winter escape! This guide to winter in Mexico‘s Rocky Point village, South of the Border will ensure that every moment will be filled with fun, laughter, and light!
A Tour to Remember
Summer and winter aren’t so far apart in our charming Mexican fishing village and although it may be a tad too cold to swim in the surf during the winter, a sea faring tour offered by Eco Fun Adventures offers an experience you won’t need to pass on! Offering sunset cruises, Bird Island Tours, and during the months of January through March, whale watching adventures that will take your breath away! Charter them for a fishing expedition and bring your catch of the day “home” to be the special du jour on your FMI Rentals menu for the evening meal; barbecue grills and fully equipped kitchens will give you options on how you want to prepare your fresh fish feast!
Old Port Explorations
Old Port was once the hub of Rocky Point, the spot where anxious wives watched for their husband’s return from a day of pitting their wits against the sea, where merchants perused each day’s bounty, seeking the perfect fish for their store’s and restaurants. Today, fishermen still sail in and out of Old Port, but it has also become the center of shopping and dining activity, while still paying homage to those brave fishermen with a statue planted here known as El Pescador (the fisherman.) Shop for souvenirs at open air stores, purchase gifts for family members that are notoriously difficult to shop for, and in between purchases, be sure to keep your cell phones at the ready. Snap shots of the sea, the boats, and perhaps take a family portrait for your Christmas cards in front of the colorful Peñasco sign springing from the concrete in a spot where sea views and palm trees swaying in the breeze will enhance each shot!
A Culinary Exploration
Blending the sea with the heat and fire of classic Mexican meals, your culinary explorations of Rocky Point will make your taste buds stand up and cheer. The Friendly Dolphin serving up seafood tacos and chicken burritos (but only to those carrying cash, no cards allowed.) Latitude 31, offering American foods with multiple televisions playing the best of the American sporting events, and La Casa del Capitan, a local favorite for over 3 decades, featuring the best margaritas in town!
Food is love in our Rocky Point Restaurants, and when the dinner bell rings, your leisurely dining experiences will be filled with flavor, laughter, and contentment. Every restaurant offers something uniquely Mexico, even the American-themed ones, and because big meals are the norm down here, visitors will have plenty left over to take home and enjoy in the comfort of their seasonal sanctuary.
Winter in Mexico with FMI Rentals
Every morning can start with a walk along the sandy beaches of Rocky Point, even as the waters of the Sea of Cortez may be too chilly to swim in, the cool wet water streaming over your toes, feet, and ankles will feel just right. Come back home to sleep for a couple of more hours after watching the sunrise, play games at dining room tables when the occasional rainy day brings clouds to your winter adventure, and sip the tequila you purchased from the Tequila Factory on rooftop patios that provide stunning views of the sea.
Some homes may provide heated swimming pools that can still be enjoyed in the winter months, other homes may provide outdoor kitchens and large exterior dining tables for barbecues and picnics. Every home offers comfort and color and a peek into classic Mexican décor as well as south of the border charm that bids Bienvenido (welcome!) to all who reside within. Reserve your favorite FMI Rentals winter haven of comfort and luxury today!
