BajaNomad - Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)

Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)

Udo - 2-26-2016 at 09:48 AM

Playa Bonita resort and next door, Playa Bonita RV park.

BTW...the entire municipality gas been turned into a Puert Vallarta. If you like fresh oysters, don't forget to take the main road south of town and stop at the oyster lagoons where they will fetch and serve fresh oysters and beer.
The El Faro restaurant at the south end of the malecon, has the best flan I have ever eaten in all of Mexico.

durrelllrobert - 2-26-2016 at 09:55 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Not exactly a trip report, but.........

Looking for suggestions on moderately priced pet friendly accommodations for three nights (March 20-22) near the Playa de Oro RV park in Puerto Penasco. Motel, condo or casita.

Thanks

Last year we rented a 2 BR condo at the Mayan Palace all inclusive resort at Puerto Penasco through Resort Condominiums International. Price was $500 US for 10 nights and they gave us a $500 cash voucher to spend on things that that weren't part of the all inclusive package (like massages) and we didn't have to sit through a time share lecture either..

durrelllrobert - 2-26-2016 at 10:35 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Bob and Udo -

Thanks for the info. we are meeting some friends who will be staying at the Playa de Oro RV park and wanted to be close to that....and we only have a 3 night window.

Udo - Thanks for the food tips, always appreciated!!

I realize that. Mayan Palace is about 1/2 hour drive from downtown and 3 days is not same as 10 days. BTW if you're looking for the Walmart downtown it is next to Sam's club but signed as "Bodega Aurrera" same as store in Maneadero.

Udo - 2-26-2016 at 10:45 AM

3 night window?
It will take you most of the day each way. That only leaves one day to meet and eat!

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Bob and Udo -
.... we only have a 3 night window.

Udo - Thanks for the food tips, always appreciated!!

bajabuddha - 2-26-2016 at 11:13 AM

Food tip; La Curva Restaurant used to be a must. Wonderful Chile Verde.... has a lime zest to it. Used to be always packed.

durrelllrobert - 2-26-2016 at 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

You must drive slow

Arriving Sunday afternoon, leaving Wednesday after lunch.........plenty of time!!!

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

3 night window?
It will take you most of the day each way. That only leaves one day to meet and eat!

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Bob and Udo -
.... we only have a 3 night window.

Udo - Thanks for the food tips, always appreciated!!

My last trip from Ensenada to PP via Tecate/Rumorosa to San Luis and onto PP via the (brand new) toll road only took 5.5 hours. but with the 1 hour time difference it was 6.5 on the clock.

JZ - 2-26-2016 at 06:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Highly suggest you skip RP and go to San Carlos. Night and day difference. San Carlos is awesome. RP is super meh.

JZ - 2-26-2016 at 06:27 PM

Convince them to go to SC. Million times better.

[Edited on 2-27-2016 by JZ]

[Edited on 2-27-2016 by BajaNomad]

blackwolfmt - 2-26-2016 at 06:59 PM

grt pic that is Mag bay area right if so a ways down I will Def have to visit sum time looks really nice

Udo - 2-26-2016 at 07:50 PM

I FORGOT about the new toll road...shaves about two hours from the old drive.

Quote: Originally posted by durrelllrobert

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

You must drive slow

Arriving Sunday afternoon, leaving Wednesday after lunch.........plenty of time!!!

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

3 night window?
It will take you most of the day each way. That only leaves one day to meet and eat!

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Bob and Udo -
.... we only have a 3 night window.

Udo - Thanks for the food tips, always appreciated!!

My last trip from Ensenada to PP via Tecate/Rumorosa to San Luis and onto PP via the (brand new) toll road only took 5.5 hours. but with the 1 hour time difference it was 6.5 on the clock.

Udo - 2-26-2016 at 07:52 PM

COOL avatar, blackwolfmt!

Where did you find it?

Hook - 2-27-2016 at 06:35 AM

Quote: Originally posted by blackwolfmt

grt pic that is Mag bay area right if so a ways down I will Def have to visit sum time looks really nice

The only pic in this thread is one of San Carlos, Sonora not Puerto San Carlos in Baja.

JZ - 2-27-2016 at 09:49 AM

Why did the guy delete all his posts?

bajaguy - 2-27-2016 at 10:02 AM

Because you posted irrelevant, unwanted information regarding my request. If you want to extol the virtues of San Carlos start your own thread

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Why did the guy delete all his posts?

durrelllrobert - 2-27-2016 at 10:22 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

I FORGOT about the new toll road...shaves about two hours from the old drive.

Only trouble with new toll road is that few people use it because of cost (around $5 US as i recall). Never passed or was passed by any north bound vehicle and only saw one southbound bus. Unfortunately my serpantine belt broke on that near deserted road about 10 miles before reaching San Luis but was able to limp in without overheating.

JZ - 2-27-2016 at 02:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Because you posted irrelevant, unwanted information regarding my request. If you want to extol the virtues of San Carlos start your own thread

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Why did the guy delete all his posts?

Lol, what a *** ****. Taking your ball and running home I see. Are you a grown man? It's the internet, **** * ****.

You won't find this at crappy RP.

[Edited on 2-27-2016 by JZ]

[Edited on 2-28-2016 by BajaNomad]

bajaguy - 2-27-2016 at 03:11 PM

Still posting crap about a place I'm not interested in

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Because you posted irrelevant, unwanted information regarding my request. If you want to extol the virtues of San Carlos start your own thread

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Why did the guy delete all his posts?

Lol, what a *** ****. Taking your ball and running home I see. Are you a grown man? It's the internet, **** * ****.

You won't find this at crappy RP.
[Edited on 2-27-2016 by JZ]

[Edited on 2-28-2016 by BajaNomad]

Bajahowodd - 2-27-2016 at 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by durrelllrobert

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

I find it interesting that Grupo Vidanta(Mayan Palace) doubled down here and built two separate resorts.

There has always been a problem with airline access. And seriously, anyone from California faces a really long drive.

Grupo Vidanta has a resident Cirque De Soleil company at there Maya Riviera resorts in a dedicated theater. Go figure.

AKgringo - 2-27-2016 at 05:29 PM

I spent a week in Puerto Penasco fifteen years ago, from what I am reading hear it sounds like I wouldn't recognize it now.

Udo - 2-27-2016 at 05:34 PM

You definitely would not recognize the place, AK.

I got transformed into a Puert Vallarta for the Zonies.

JZ - 2-27-2016 at 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Still posting crap about a place I'm not interested in

You can lead a horse to water, but....

[Edited on 2-28-2016 by BajaNomad]

mtgoat666 - 2-27-2016 at 06:20 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

Still posting crap about a place I'm not interested in

You can lead a horse to water, but....

That was probably once a pretty bay. Too bad it's now an ugly parking lot,...

[Edited on 2-28-2016 by BajaNomad]

rts551 - 2-27-2016 at 06:25 PM

From Arizonies it is close. We use to go there 25 years ago. No more. All the campspots taken over by condos or hotels. Nothing to do but hit the bars... No thanks.

JZ - 2-27-2016 at 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666

That was probably once a pretty bay. Too bad it's now an ugly parking lot,...

Launch point to 50 of these w/i 30 miles. Too bad you'll aren't a boater and will never get to see it.

[Edited on 2-28-2016 by BajaNomad]