HOW TO GET THERE

The State of Sonora is located in Northwestern Mexico. It is bordered by the United States (State of Arizona) to the North; the State of Chihuahua to the East; the Gulf of California, to the Southwest; the State of Sinaloa, to the Southeast; and the State of Baja California to the Northwest. This attraction is located on the cost of Northwestern Sonora, in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), approximately 522 kilometers from the State's capital.

ORIGIN

Until 1927, Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) was just a small fishermen's town and it was known as Punta de Piedra. The main species caught were totoaba and giant prawn, for which the town is known throughout the country and southern United States. These crustaceans are so well-known that a monument has been built in their honor.

DESCRIPTION

These beautiful beaches are classified as an important tourist attraction. They stretch out for 100 kilometers. Their sand is fine textured and they are practically untouched by human hand. A warm sun, attractive tidelands, boat rides and friendly dolphins are only some of the wonders tourists can enjoy in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point). Waves are soft and the ocean is clear. These beaches are ideal for water sports all year-round, since the average temperature ranges from 31 C (91.8 F) in Summer, to 18 C (64.4 F) in Winter. Its vegetation is rather desert-like, since thorny bushes and saguaro cacti grow here. The region's fauna mainly consists in wild song and ornamental birds that have adapted to this type of climate. During the high season, for instance during Easter and Summer, its beaches are ideal for camping and water sports. On these beaches there are also hotels which feature all types of fun recreational activities.

ACTIVITIES

Tourists can participate in different activities, from simply observing the landscape, taking photographs, surfing, to exciting races on motorcycles and buggies, especially equipped for racing on sand dunes, as well as water sports, such as scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing, swimming and riding on water motorcycles.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Bring your camping gear, as well as your cameras and video equipment in case you want to enjoy an outdoor adventure.

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