Vacation in Peace

While you could vacation in Rocky Point at any time of the year, there are benefits to visiting during the wintertime. One of the main benefits is the decrease in tourists. During the peak seasons of spring and summer, Rocky Point is a popular travel destination for many Americans. Thus, it can get quite crowded with everyone from families to college students looking to have a good time. If you are looking for a more laid-back vacationing experience in Rocky Point, visiting during the winter is best. You will get a more intimate and “less tourist-like” experience that really allows you to see and explore Rocky Point in a unique manner.

Winter Events

The temperatures in Rocky Point remain relatively mild and warm even during the winter, making it the perfect place to partake in different events. There are tons of winter events such as the Cholla Bay Christmas Light Parade and Mermaid’s Art Market. You’ll also enjoy some of the other common activities that include fishing, golfing, hiking and more all under the warm sunshine in Rocky Point.

The Beach During Winter

Have you ever experienced the beach during the winter? If not, a trip to Rocky Point is perfect! When visiting Rocky Point during the winter, you’ll get to have the full “warm weather” beach experience that you desire. Sandy Beach is the perfect place to enjoy the warm sand and cool breeze from the water. The Sonoran region of Rocky Point offers views of the desert along with the beach. If you’d like, you’ll also get the chance to enjoy access to the ocean to its fullest with jet skiing and boat cruises. For the golf lovers, you’ll enjoy the beautiful greens of Pinacate. Experience all that the beach has to offer in Puerto Penasco in winter.

The Best Accommodations When You Visit Puerto Penasco in Winter

Make your wintertime visit to Puerto Penasco vacation a reality. Let FMI Rentals set up your luxurious vacation rental. We have beautiful lodging throughout Rocky Point, so you can enjoy your wintertime getaway to Rocky Point to the fullest. To book your vacation rental now, browse our selection of rentals for yourself or contact us directly at 602.288.8609 in the United States or at 638.388.0773 in Mexico.

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Manny’s Tequila Factory

Just because it is raining doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun day at Rocky Point. The owner of Manny’s Tequila Factory is very friendly and will teach you all about the history and process of making tequila. The store has several types of tequila and many different flavors of ice cream and pina colada. You can try free samples of the tequila and buy a bottle to take home if you like it. The store is closed on Tuesdays but is open every other day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Old Port Shopping and Other Stuff to Do in Rocky Point

Rainy days are the perfect excuse to spend the day shopping, so grab your umbrella and head on over to the Old Port shopping area. The district is full of boutiques, arts and craft stores, jewelry stores, and shops. There are also many restaurants in the area if you get hungry; if you like coffee, be sure to stop by Old Port Coffee Roasters. This cozy cafe roasts their own beans and uses them to make delicious espresso and coffee drinks. You can also purchase bags of their beans to bring home.

Mar de Cortes Aquarium

Instead of relaxing on the beach, you can spend a rainy day indoors at a local aquarium. For years the Cet-Mar Aquarium was open on the beach by Los Conchas. The aquarium was home to injured sea life who were there for rehabilitation. The aquarium closed down, but many of the animals were moved to the new Mar de Cortes Aquarium. The new aquarium is located in the Matador neighborhood. It is home to sea turtles, seahorses, various fish, and an injured dolphin was brought here last summer. Admission is by donation. To get to the aquarium, head east on Freemont. Once you pass the Red Cross, take a right on Durango, and the aquarium is four blocks down.

If you are planning a vacation to here, be sure to check out our vacation rentals and the awesome activities that you can do on a Rainy Day in Rocky Point. We offer some of the best beachfront vacation homes in the city. All of our homes come fully furnished with everything you need to enjoy your vacation to the fullest. For more information on our rentals, please contact us.

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Originated as a Fishing Village

Rocky Point was first established just off the Sea of Cortez as a fishing village. In fact, fishing is still performed by hundreds of local commercial and casual fishers. You will find an incredible selection of locally-caught seafood that are freshly prepared at the local restaurants. If you love seafood, you will be amazed by the seafood selection you can find across town.

Features a Protected Biological Preservation

Just outside of the city you will find the El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve. This government protected area is home to all kinds of amazing fauna and plant life that cannot be found anywhere in the area. At the Biosphere, you can even find craters left behind by an ancient volcano in the Sonoran Desert.

NASA Training

The presence of the craters left behind by the ancient volcano has made the Biosphere a perfect place for NASA training. In fact, from 1965 to 1970 astronauts were sent here to train for moon-walking since the terrain is so similar to that of the moon. Among those trainees was the famous Neil Armstrong, who received his training at the Biosphere. Who knew that a Mexican preservation had such deep ties to the training of NASA astronauts?

Wildlife Galore

Many unaware travelers may think that Rocky Point is strictly desert landscape due to its presence in Mexico. However, Rocky Point is home to all kinds of aerial and marine wildlife that can be viewed during a majority of the year. Many bird enthusiasts spend months here watching the birds migrate. Excursions to the many surrounding islands can show you aquatic creatures such as dolphins, seals, and many more.

A Short Drive from the U.S.

Many tourists frequent Rocky Point for its proximity to the United States. In fact, Arizona is less than four hours away just by driving! You will find an exotic, yet close vacation getaway when you spend time in Rocky Point.

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A Rich Seaworthy History

Puerto Peñasco was founded in 1928, and had its start as a tiny fishing village. Over the years, people started visiting the area and it quickly became a tourist destination, especially for spring breakers from Arizona and California. You can see the area’s early fishing roots with tourist attractions such as the Oyster Farms and many seafood-based eateries.

It was Named by an English Navy Officer

The town received its name when a visiting English Navy officer saw and named the iconic sea point Old Town Rocky Point. Soon after his visit, Spanish naval charts and maps named the point “Punta Peñasco.” Oh, and this naval officer was sailing the coastline searching for pearls.

Its Location is Convenient!

Rocky Point is a very popular destination because it is so easy to get to from the border of the United States. The most direct route is through the Arizona entry point in Lukeville. You can also cross the border in California at San Luis Rio Colorado. Also, you can now get to Rocky Point via air flights. Flights recently began coming and going from areas throughout Mexico into the local Mar de Cortes International Airport.

There’s a UNESCO Site Here

The El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve was recently named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which gives the town regional and international fame. One of the coolest facts about the Biosphere Reserve is that it was used as a NASA training site. Astronauts training for a moon landing used this area to simulate the moon’s landscape.

Other Fascinating Facts

There are so many other interesting facts about Rocky Point, with some of the most notable being:

• American mobster Al Capone frequently traveled to Rocky Point during prohibition. You can see the history of his travels and more information at “Capone’s Pizza Place” or at the La Roca hotel in Old Town.

• Cholla Bay did not have electricity until the year 2000!

• You can find fireworks for sale all over Rocky Point

If you want even more information and fun facts about Rocky Point, just ask one of our friendly team members at FMI Rentals. We want to make our guests feel at home here and we are pleased to share our local knowledge!

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