Explore Rocky Point – Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
Your options for fun in Puerto Peñasco go beyond a walk or a horseback ride along the beach (although that’s fun too). Enjoy a visit to one of these local Rocky Point attractions.
Aquariums
Mar de Cortes Aquarium
This private aquarium started after the popular Cet-Mar Aquarium (Acuario Cet-Mar) closed in 2017. It is small, with some sea turtles and other examples of local waterlife, and is funded by donations.
The Mar de Cortes Aquarium is located in the Mirador area on Durango, four blocks from Freemont.
Tequileras
Learn all about tequila and how it is made. And enjoy some samples, while you’re at it.
The Tequila Factory
Blvd. Benito Juarez # 121 & Calle 12
(638) 388-0606
Tequila Penasco
Attractions Near Rocky Point
El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve
This fascinating volcanic crater is now a 1.9 million acre biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site located north of Puerto Penasco. Read more about El Pinacate.
Caborca
This Sonoran city is a short 1 1/2 hour drive from Rocky Point. It is known for its Kino mission church, petroglyphs, and other local attractions. Learn more about Caborca.
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Hotels and Motels in Rocky Point
Restaurants in Rocky Point
A February Resort Trip to Rocky Point