Get ready to race! Early bird registration for the Rocky Point Rally is underway, and it is great way to make sure you don’t miss one second of the heart-pounding excitement of this annual event! What, Where, And When is the Rally? The Rocky Point Rally is touted as the “Greatest Motorcycle Fiesta Just South of the Border!” This year is the 17th annual event, and it will run from November 9 – 12. Event planners are expecting to welcome 10,000 bikers from across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada for
On April 11, the Puerto Peñasco Tiburones baseball team took to the field for Opening Night at the recently remodeled Francisco León García Stadium. In addition to inaugurating the new field the team heralded opening day of the Liga Norte de Mexico season. Crowds packed the brand-new stadium and it was a sold-out audience for the first of the three-game series. About Tiburones Baseball in Rocky Point The Tiburones team is the most acclaimed and most popular team in Rocky Point and consistently deliver an exciting baseball experience. Tiburones translates
Rocky Point has long been a popular Spring Break destination. During the most recent Spring Break season, Mayor Kiko Munro confirmed just how popular the area has become when he stated that expectations of tourism growth were met. He also stated that the vacation period also proved complicated in terms of operative and administrative issues due to the high number of visitors—specifically young people. However, there were no serious incidents, outside of the “traditional” mishaps. Changes That Were Experienced There were changes seen from previous years. For instance, the crowds
If you want a wonderful opportunity to explore the Rocky Point area, along with discovering some history, the 11th Annual Kino Caminata will do just that. This event will be held March 18th and 19th at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and will let you explore new routes, such as those used by NASA astronauts. About the Kino Caminata This annual walk retraces the steps of Padre Francisco Eusebio Kino, who was a Jesuit priest who explore Pinacate more than 300 years ago. In addition to being a Jesuit priest, Kino
Around the world, people end up snowed in during the winter holiday season, facing the bitter cold with only the hope of sharing joy and laughter with their friends and families. At FMI Rentals, we have a better idea for how you can spend your winter vacation time: in the tropical paradise of Rocky Point! The climate here is amazing during the winter season; while everyone else is shut away in their homes as icy temperatures take over the landscape, the balmy beach town of Puerto Peñasco maintains steady temperatures
Vote for Prettier Streets Living in a popular vacation area can be a wonderful experience—getting to meet new people as they experience our beautiful town day after day is a real treat—but there is a big responsibility involved as well. We can’t get lazy and let our streets become barren, plain, and run down. To attract new guests, we need color and style to enhance the vacation of visitors, and nowhere is this more noticeable than on Rocky Point’s version of Rodeo Drive, where local realtor Ellie Balderrama has joined
September 15 —Puesta del Sol Restaurant, 4 p.m. This is a great gathering to meet folk in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy this Happy Hour gathering for visitors, residents, single-folk, couples — everyone! September 15-16 — Mexico’s Independence Day Come out to the area surrounding City Hall to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. Enjoy Traditional foods and treats along with live music, dancing, and more September 17 — Mermaid’s Market and Crafts Market at The Shrimp Plaza This event takes place each first and third Saturday of each month. Held at the Plaza
Rocky Point, also known as Puerto Peñasco, is the time of year this quaint seaside village really comes to life. The sun shines brightly over vacationing tourists as they frolic in the waters of the Sea of Cortez, laughing happily as they drink in all that is Mexico. Yes, it can get hot, but if you stay beachside or poolside, the water will cool you and allow you to experience all that is Rocky Point without being too uncomfortable. An afternoon siesta serves two purposes: It keeps you out of
