Situated just beyond the Arizona border in Mexico, Rocky Point, called Puerto Peñasco in Spanish, has built itself a strong tourist trade, especially for the spring break crowd, surfers and scuba divers. Home to year-round warm weather, as well as some of Mexico’s best beaches, this former fishing village has grown into one of Mexicos top tourist spots. To accommodate its growing tourist population, the beaches are home to some of Mexico’s top-rated hotels.
Situated directly on the water at the heart of Rocky Point, the Mayan Palace is ideal for business or leisure travel. The resort has its own fitness center, golf course and event or conference space, and each room or suite includes free Internet access. For families, a water park, bike trails and shopping are nearby, and water equipment can be rented. Each room comes complete with pillow top mattresses, work desk, balcony and luxury linens.
Mayan Palace Puerto Penasco
Km. 24 Carretera Penasco-Caborca
Ejido Miramar, 83500
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
(800) 292-9446
mayanresorts.com
A full five-star beachfront resort, Las Palomas features one-, two- or three- bedroom suites with panoramic ocean views, as well as a par 72 18-hole course. Each room provides pillow-top mattresses, luxury linens, marble accented bath and balcony, as well as LCD TVs with satellite, mini-bar and Internet access. On-site fine dining, spa and water activities are all within the resort, as are an infinity edge pool and swim-up bar. For active guests, the concierge desk can arrange dolphin swims, scuba trips or parasailing.
Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
Blvd. Costero No. 150
Colonia, 83550
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
(800) 480-4425
laspalomasresort.com
A four-star all-suite location, Las Palmas sits on the beach and features a selection of condos and vacation rental homes, which are all inside a large gated resort. With full-time security, on-site fine dining, three swimming pools and private beach access, it is one of Rocky Point’s top resorts, and includes just about anything a visitor could need. Each room is equipped with a balcony, private marble accented bath, luxury linens and LCD TV with satellite, as well as free Internet access and work space. Condos and rentals vary, but all provide private sleeping areas, separate sitting rooms, functional kitchens and some provide private barbecue areas. Guests have access to swimming pools, sport equipment rental, as well as tennis and golf just a few minutes away.
Las Palmas
Sandy Beach
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
(866) 475-5445
laspalmas-mex.com
