24 Hours in Puerto Penasco, Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, is located at the north end of the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez. It is popular because it is the closest beach for residents of Arizona, and is often referred to as Arizona’s Beach. Sunny every day with almost no rain at all, Puerto Peñasco offers “summer” and beaches year-round. A lot of retired US citizens also make their homes here, so most residents speak at least some English. Whether you live in Arizona or southern California, there are plenty of reasons to consider spending at least 24 hours in Puerto Peñasco.

We’ve only been to Puerto Peñasco once, so we’re not experts, but we’d like to share with you what we experienced so you can do the same. With only 24 hours in Puerto Peñasco, we had time to enjoy some great Mexican meals, relax on the beach, take in a gorgeous sunset, and explore the Malecon and “Rodeo Drive”. We also found an interesting shell museum and listened to a live performance by Zara. Here are our details: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).