Rocky Point, Nestled in the northwestern part of the State of Sonora, bordered on the north with the United States and the municipality Gral. Plutarco Elias Calles, northwest with San Luis Rio Colorado, southeast with Caborca and its southern boundary is the Gulf of California or Sea of Cortez.

Fun and activities offered by Puerto Penasco no limit, its beautiful beaches invite us to walk, to swim in the calm waters to admire beautiful sunsets and staying in modern and luxurious hotels and resorts with first class services.

In Puerto Penasco can enjoy from: The clean sand and warm water beaches of Puerto Penasco are the major attraction for visitors, since in them the jet ski is practiced, boating, fishing, sailing, or simply take a relaxing stroll along the sand . It offers places for fishing, diving and snorkeling as it is located in one of the major gulfs in the world, owning an enormous biodiversity of marine species.

El Pinacate is a reserve and a great place to visit and learn more about the nature. It is a volcanic and desert region of 715 000 hectares object of scientific study and family recreation. Home to 554 species of flora, mainly saguaro, ocotillo, governors and choyas; 237 species of birds such as golden eagles and red-tailed hawk; 49 species of reptiles and amphibians and 41 species of native mammals.

The CER-MAR Aquarium is a marine research center open to the public, where several marine species can be observed, such as sea turtles, octopus, seahorses, numerous species fish and creatures living in the depths of the underwater world. CEDO is a marine research center located in the community of Las Conchas and open to the public. It also has a gift shop and souvenirs.

From the malecón and the Old Port, the main Bulevar Juárez runs nearly parallel to the water before heading off towards Sonoyta, while the town’s main attraction, Sandy Beach, stretches off to the northwest, an eight-kilometre strip backed by condos and resort hotels ending at La Choya (or Cholla Bay in English).

There are plenty of opportunities for fishing, diving and sailing here. Oceanbound activities are best arranged in the Old Port.

Basic eating options line Calle 13. More sophisticated dining can be had in the Old Port, where restaurants proliferate along and around the malecón, or within the resorts along Sandy Beach.

The region’s most impressive natural attraction, the Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar (ranger station daily 9am–5pm), lies 52km north of Puerto Peñasco on Hwy-8. NASA used this otherworldly expanse of volcanic cinder cones and craters to train its astronauts for lunar landings. One of Pinacate’s largest and most awe-inspiring craters, “El Elegante”, is 1.6km wide and 250m deep and can be seen from space. Camping is allowed by arrangement with the ranger station at the edge of the park; permits are given on a first-come, first-served basis but there are no facilities. No public transport runs to Pinacate, so you’ll have to drive or join a tour.

Puerto Peñasco is just 100km south of the US border and around four hours’ drive from Phoenix, Arizona – most visitors drive here on Hwy-8. The main bus stations are located on Benito Juárez (the main road into town) in the centre, around 1km from the seafront; ABC and Transportes Norte de Sonora are at Constitución and Juárez, while Albatros (for buses within Sonora) is further up at Benito Juárez 292. One of the omnipresent white taxis should get you to wherever you need to be.