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Old Port “Malecon”. Stroll through Rocky Point’s Malecon (Old Port) area, offering sights, sounds and shopping bargains to be savored. You'll find everything from open-air stands with T-shirts, jewelry and other wares, to upscale boutiques featuring fine art, local craftsmanship, clothing, and furnishings from rustic to elegant. The colorful marketplace and gift shop malls sell clothes, Mexican arts and crafts, iron and wood figures, jewelry, accessories and souvenirs. The Old Port Seafood Market sells a variety of seafood, including fish, shrimp, oysters, and flounder fresh from the ocean.

Cet Mar Aquarium. The Center for Technological Sea Studies and Aqua Culture is an aquarium exhibit that provides an up close look at the ocean life and native species of the inter-tidal zone and the northern gulf coast. Watch sea turtles, stingrays, lobster, dog fish, octopus, sea horses, shrimp, various fish species, and sea lions. You can feed the sea turtles and squid and go in the tank to feed the comical sea lions. CET-MAR is located just before you enter the main guard gate for Las Conchas. Schools, families, tours, individuals and groups are welcome. Tel Call (638) 382-0010.  [Top]

Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. Only 52 kilometers northwest of Rocky Point in the Altar Desert is “The Pinacate,” a biosphere reserve with thousand year-old gigantic craters. The Grand Pinacate and Grand Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve is one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world, with moon-like craters over a mile wide, lava tubes, moon-scapes, black pumice soil, cinder cones and sleeping volcanoes. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is one of the few archaeological and geological areas in the Southwest that remains mostly untouched by human hands, nature or development. Pinacate's Reserve encompasses over 600 square miles, with 400 cinder cones caused by exploding volcanoes, tunnels, ash and rock scattered for miles. Nine massive volcanic craters (now dormant) remain. Daily self guided tours are available from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit http://www.puerto-penasco.com/pinacate.html

CEDO. The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans or CEDO is a natural history resource center and biological field station in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, at the meeting of two marine and desert biosphere reserves - the Upper Gulf of California and Colorado River Delta Biosphere Reserve and the Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve. CEDO is a natural history museum with a giant fin whale skeleton, a field station for researchers and classes, and an education center with a library, laboratories, a book store and gift shop – a true intercultural experience. CEDO promotes conservation and sustainable use of the resources in the upper Gulf of California and Sonoran Desert. For tourists, CEDO is a great resource to introduce you to the unique characteristics of the Sonoran region and the Sea of Cortez. CEDO Offers free tours (2pm Tuesdays and 4pm Saturdays) and natural history walks through the community of Las Conchas. Visit www.cedointercultural.org.  [Top]

Del Mar Charters. Enjoy lots of family fun, entertainment and outdoor activities in any of Del Mar activities, including Bird Island tours, scuba diving, parasailing rides, snorkeling, fishing and sunset cruises with dinner and entertainment. Call (638) 383-2802

Playa Hermosa Beach. For a real old-fashioned beach, Playa Hermosa is #1! During the real low tides, when you can see the seaweed, the rocks and rock rimmed tide pools are exposed Explore the pools for fish, octopus, squid, shrimp, crabs, coral, colorful sea plants, and wondrous marine creatures.  [Top]

Sandy Beach. Rocky Point’s Sandy Beach - Playa Arenosa - is a beautiful seaside retreat where you can enjoy the sand and surf and many fun water sports, such as swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, water skiing, parasailing, jet skiing, surfing, fishing, clamming, and catching some golden sunshine. The miles-long, crescent-shaped sandy beach on the Sea of Cortez is magnificent with miles of sand dunes flowing inland. With pristine beaches and undisturbed dunes in the background, Sandy Beach is one of the most enviable stretches of luxurious lodging in Mexico. Explore the southern end where the rocks start and discover the diverse sea life. The 45-degree rocky angled area has leveled out for walking. Puerto Peñasco’s 51-mile reef near Sandy Beach is an excellent fishing spot for red snapper, whitefish, halibut, gold spotted bass and black sea bass. Explore exotic local restaurants and shops, and enjoy all the sea-related recreation the area offers. The warm, sunny climate and abundance of ocean wildlife add to the seaside splendor.

Las Conchas. Las Conchas is one of the most beautiful areas in Rocky Point, Mexico. The gated beach community of beautiful, pristine beaches is a peaceful and relaxing seaside destination. Away from the downtown noise and traffic, but a short 5 minute drive to fine restaurants and shopping.  [Top]

Sea of Cortez. With clear waters and abundant sea life, the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) is host to amazing fishing, scuba diving, and beautiful views. Legendary diver Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortez as the "world's aquarium" and the "Galapagos of North America". The Sea of Cortez plays a pivotal role in one of the most interesting ecospheres in the world. The Sea of Cortez is bordered by the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Sinaloa. To the north it is part of the desolate Sonoran landscape, and creates amazing areas where desert spills into a beautiful, sparkling coastline. Further south it laps up to Bahia Concepcion, La Paz, San Carlos and San Jose del Cabo. The Sea of Cortez is popular for sport fishing, boating, and scuba diving. A World Heritage Fund site, the Sea is a major whale breeding grounds and host to unique sea critters, such as the world's rarest, most endangered porpoise.  [Top]

Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert is an arid region covering 120,000 square miles in southwestern Arizona, southeastern California, Baja California and the western half of Sonora, Mexico. Subdivisions of this hot, dry region include the Colorado and Yuma deserts. Warm winters attract tourists to Sonora Desert resorts in Palm Springs, California, and Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. [While this is one of the hottest of our North American deserts, a distinctly bimodal rainfall pattern produces a high biological diversity.] Visit http://www.desertusa.com/du_sonoran.html

Cholla Bay Nightlife. Cholla Bay Bars, are famous party place for fun and sun lovers. For 20 years, this world-renowned landmark has been a gathering place for beach lovers and is noted as the place to be for family events, fish tacos and hanging out with friends. Local restaurants & bar organize The Fishing Derby, OTL Softball, One Club Open Golf, Bathtub Races, Whiplash Races and Sail Boat Races are all part of the activities that bring people to Cholla Bay. Being on the Bay, at the Sea of Cortez, is tranquil and invigorating. Enjoy the relaxation of watching the fishermen come right to their back door or catch the sunsets across the bay.  [Top]

Oyster Farms. Visit the Oyster Farms or “Las Ostioneras” just outside Las Conchas to find the freshest oysters in town. The farm is worked by a community of women dedicated to the Sea, to which the name “Las Ostioneras” refers. When visiting, all you need to bring is your favorite hot sauce. They now sell beer, so you are all set for an afternoon snack.

Puerto Peñasco Airport (PPE). Located 3 miles from town, Puerto Peñasco Airport is a small local airport catering to light aircraft. The airport has two runways, including a paved 5,000 ft. air strip and gravel road, and has been undergoing upgrades to keep pace with Peñasco’s growing air travel.  For information, contact our concierge@lppmc.com or call (52) 638-383-6097 / 638-102-0293, email info@therockypointairport.com, or visit http://www.puerto-penasco.com/airport.html. Note: A new commercial airport will be opening the first trimester of 2009.  Aeromexico’s smaller carrier (33 passenger, SAAB) has started flying from Puerto Peñasco to Los Angeles (3 times a week) and Las Vegas (3 times a week) will start anytime soon.  [Top]