Contact your local travel agency and find out what documents you need to cross the Mexican border. Start applying for the documents months ahead of time. Passports are the best way to prove U.S. residency, but it can take several weeks to receive them.
Decide if you want to drive or fly to Rocky Point. The city is 170 miles south of Tucson so it is not a long or difficult drive if you don't mind taking your car over the Mexican border. if you decide to fly you can book a charter flight or you can fly your own small plane and land at the nearby airstrip.
Book a hotel. Visit the Web site for Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) Mexico Online (see Resources below and click the link in the lefthand column for lodgings or hotels.
Call the Sonora Visitor Center at (638) 383-5010. Give them your vacation dates and ask for upcoming events and tips for traveling.
Reserve your activities before arriving if you are visiting during high season. You don't want to be left in the parking lot with all the Jet Skis and fishing tours sold out.
Pack adapters for some electronics. Although wattage may be the same, adapters are needed for plugs that have an enlarged end on one prong or plugs with three prongs.
Cross the border with plenty of time and gas. Depending on the season or holiday it may take hours to cross the border.
