Why Rocky Point (Puerto Peņasco)?
Proximity
Rocky Point is considered Arizona’s beachfront community. On any given weekend, most of the population is from Arizona. Rocky Point is a quick easy 4 hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson.
Ease of Border Crossing
Unlike Tijuana or Nogales, the “Sonoyta-Lukeville” entry point is much less congested when entering into Mexico, but please allow for adequate crossing back into the U.S. The drive through Sonora’s Biosphere and Arizona’s Organ Pipe regions are ecstatically pleasing.
Diversity of Product
One can acquire a waterfront, timeshare/fractional, condo, townhouse, and/or single family home with a wide range or prices.
Diversity of Lifestyle
One can choose to live on a remote beach or a desert setting, on an urban or rural property or a 18 level condo high rise with all the amenities. These choices again provide a wide choice of prices.
Weather and Activities
Most days are sunny with clear sky’s providing time to enjoy water and desert sporting activities, including boating, fishing, riding, ATV’s, jogging, walking and napping. The nightlife is diverse and there is a choice of quiet places, to several forms of dining, music, and evening adventures.
The “People”
The residents of Sonora and particularly Puerto Penasco are warm and friendly. They want to be “good neighbors” and welcome Americans into their community.
Allied Real Estate Industry Participants
A real estate transaction in Puerto Penasco can incorporate American professionals with Mexican corporations and work permits (FM3), selling real estate, providing property management, appraisals, home inspections, title searches, closing services, mortgage lending with other tools and techniques familiar to US buyer.
Personal Safety
Puerto Penasco has a new general hospital, Red Cross, and medical infrastructure that are improving. There is a lack of crime and corruption as compared to many other tourist locales in Mexico.
Federal and State Government
Newly elected President Calderon is a “reformist”, pro American businessman who has provided Wall Street with increased confidence in the economic global monetary community. This president has just started his 6-years term with bright expectations. Governor Bours is one of the brightest modern Governors in Mexico. He wants to promote a strong Partnership with Arizona. His administration works on a daily basis with its Arizona counterparts enforcing “due diligence” measures for consumers.
What to do in Rocky Point
Charters
Sunset Cruises, Fishing, Bird Island, Scuba/Snorkel & Eco-tours.
www.santiagosoceanservices.com
Cet-Mar Aquarium Tours
Aquarium exhibition Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm / Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6pm. Located off Blvd. Fremont on the road to Las Conchas. Phone 382-0010
Off Road Adventures
Bring your motorcycle, ATV or sand buggie and explore the dirt roads around town. ATV’s are available for rent on Calle 13 (and many other locations in Rocky Point).
Sailing
Bring down your sailboat and enjoy a memorable sailing experience in Rocky Point
Fine Dining
Rocky Point offers great variety of styles & likes. We recommend Copa Cabana, with a panoramic view of the city, even Pablo says “it’s the best steak in Rocky Point”. Phone 388-0608
www.mannyscopacabana.com
Other restaurants
Lighthouse. Top of the hill looking at the sunset. Phone 383-2389
La Maria. Las palomas resort.
The Reef. In sandy beach. Phone 383-0655
Portofino. In the old port, the original old town glamour. 383-6838
Scuba Diving
Training, Specialty Courses, Air Fills, Rentals & Sales, Trips. All you need for diving, snorkeling & fishing.
www.sunandfundivers.com
Fishing
Deep Sea, Coastal, Full & Half day.
www.santiagosoceanservices.com
Cedo Tours
Free public tours available: Tuesdays at 2pm and Saturday at 4pm. Located in Las Conchas at the whale skeleton. Phone 392-0113
www.cedointercultural.org