Puerto Penasco / Rocky Point, Mexico

 
It is 104 miles from Ajo, Arizona to Puerto Penasco. Buy auto/RV insurance in Ajo, as it is a rare US policy that will cover you in Mexico. There are many companies selling these policies in Ajo and other border towns. Do research - order on-line or phone ahead to save time at the counter. Do not leave the US without Mexican insurance!!! (And, gee, did I mention to not take guns into Mexico???)
 

RV Parks:
           
Playa Bonita RV Park 
We spent two weeks here. Never, ever, have I stayed where rigs are parked so close together. People staying in the campground are fun - the same people have been coming for years. Plenty of friendly Canadians, too. The park is associated with, and next to, a hotel. We never tried the hotel restaurant, but the beach-side patio bar is quite lively each and every Happy Hour. The power goes out quite often in this park and the water pressure is truly non-existent. Full hook-ups (30 amp) on gravel, directly on the beach. Hot tub. A guy brings American newspapers into the park daily and sells them for several dollars each. Fish and produce vendors drive through too. Craft vendors stay on the sea wall and are not too aggressive. Campers gather at the sea wall each evening with cocktails and enjoy gorgeous sunsets.
See a photo of a campsite | Another view | More photos of the RV Park
See a photo of the restaurant | Lunch at the outdoor restaurant in 2007


   
The Reef RV Park at Sandy Beach
Very similar to the Playa Bonita above, just a two miles down the beach. Same cramped quarters; not as many vendors. Restaurant on premises.
See a photo of the RV park and restaurant | Two more photos
Beach scenes

In the area:
Read our 2004 postcard from the Malacon
Read our 2007 postcard from the Malacon

     
Super Ley Supermarket | Read our postcard

 
The Dirt Mall |Read our postcard

    
The Fish Market | See more photos

Restaurants: 

Costa Brave | Review

Senior Amigos | Review

    
Asada Lucas | Review

 
The Lighthouse Restaurant | Review

 
The Friendly Dolphin |2004 Review | 2007 Review

 
La Curva | Review

JJ's in Rocky Point | Review
Regina's "Sea and Mexican Food" Restaurant
Balboa's
Portofino Italian Restaurant
Ocean King | Review