Things to Do in Puerto Penasco

Things to Do in Puerto Penasco

Puerto Penasco, Mexico is a small fishing village just 100 miles away from the US border. It is one of the most picturesque and safe places to visit in Mexico. It is surrounded by hills and mountains on one side and is situated right by the Sea of Cortez. Puerto Penasco or Rocky Point is also a very short distance from the beautiful desert region of Sonora.

Come here with friends and family to enjoy a long weekend. If you want to buy a nice condo by the beach or just rent a villa for the family, visit Laguna Shores Resort for more information. Laguna Shores Resort is right on the beach and offers great deals on villas, condos and lots to build your own home on.

Whether you want are interested in water activities, or hiking, going for a desert tour or just lying on the white sandy beach and sipping your cocktail, you can do it all here.

If you are a water person and want to explore various beaches, stop by the Playa Hermosa Beach, especially when it is low tide. Rocky pools form and amazing water life can be seen swimming in these shallow pools - shrimp, squids, octopi etc.The Sandy Beach in Rocky Point is also very pretty and is great spot to hang out for a laid back weekend.

For those of you who are craving a relaxing water activity, how about fishing? Puerto Penasco is, after all, a fishing town and is famous for its exotic fish and sea life.

But if you are looking for a adrenaline pumping weekend, you should try all the water sports here. Quite a few rental agencies are set up near the beach so you can take lessons, rent equipment or go for a joy ride - jet skiing, snorkeling, diving, sailing, swimming, cruises etc.

Towards the end of the day, most visitors want to head to a bar or restaurant and have a nice dinner. Puerto Penasco will not disappoint you. There are many bars on the main street with delectable local drinks and cocktails and for those of you who are seafood lovers - you will be in heaven!

So come down to Rocky Point soon and have a great weekend!