Things to Know

Auto Insurance

If you are driving across the border you must have Mexican Auto insurance coverage on your automobile.  Your existing auto insurance policy will not cover travel into Mexico.  You can obtain  Mexican Auto insurance at the border or you can purchase it on the internet so that you are in compliance with the laws established in Mexico, which require drivers to carry Mexican auto insurance.

Directions

For direction to Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort Click Here

Currency

Puerto Penasco accepts US dollars in addition to Mexican pesos.  In most major cities you may exchange dollars or traveler’s checks at banks or casas de cambio.  The banks however, require  a passport  in order to change traveler’s checks.  ATMs (cajeros) are readily available in most major cities throughout Mexico. The exchange rate is better at a bank and most banks have either no or a low service charge. It is recommended not to exchange your money in the US but rather wait until you arrive in Mexico for a better rate. Many banks in the US will charge you a high commission fee and not give you the best exchange rate. Wire services, such as Western Union, are also readily available throughout the country though they tend to charge high commission fees and do not always charge the official exchange rate.

What documents do I need to get into Mexico?

Citizens of the United Sates are required  to have a valid passport if you are going to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point). You will  not  need to stop and get a visa since it is considered in the “free zone.” You will, however need Mexican car insurance. If you plan to go  further south into Mexico you will need to get a tourist visa (FMT) either at the border or in the US through a Mexican Consulate before your trip. There is a tax on this of about $18.  If you fly into Mexico – say to Mexico City – the tourist visa form will be given out on the airplane before your arrival at the airport and is also available in the airport in the immigration area. The form needs to be presented to immigration officials upon arrival, the officials will then give you a certain allotment of days to stay in Mexico (usually about 30 or so). Tourists with an FMT visa are allowed to stay in Mexico for up to 6 months though this may require going to an immigration office to add days to your visa. If you know how long you plan to be in Mexico tell the officer how many days you need (though they do not always grant you that amount). The following items are prohibited to enter into Mexico: absolutely no firearms, more than 3 liters of alcohol per adult, and any illegal substances (drugs). Laptop computers are permitted for business purposes.

What can be brought across the border duty free to Mexico?

Cash – You must declare if you have in excess of $10, 000
1 used Sport Article or Piece of  Equipment for Individual Use
2 Cartons of Cigarettes or 50 Cigars
$75 in new merchandise per person
All items for personal use such as food, clothing  and toiletries according to the length of your stay
1 Photographic or Motion Video Camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes (no professional
equipment)
3 Liters (approx 3 quarts) of Wine, Alcohol, Beer etc.  You may import an additional 2 Liters and pay the
corresponding tax.
Medicine for personal use (with your perscription)
Suitcases
Camping Equipment
Portable TV, Radio and 20 CD/DVD
Laptop Computer
5 used Toys if you have a child passenger
Pair of Water Skis
2 Tennis Rackets
Non-Motorized boat up to 5 1/2 Meters in length or a surfboard
If traveling by a camper, trailer, motor home you may also bring the following:

  • VCR
  • Bicycle
  • Household Linens & Kitchen Utensils

Can we take our pets into Mexico with us?

Yes, but in order to bring them back into the U.S. you will need to have documentation showing a rabies vaccination within the last six months. Only domestic animals (dogs and cats) are permitted into Mexico and two animals per vehicle.

In Case of an emergency who to call?

  • 0666 is the number for Emergencies
  • Air Ambulance: 001-880-321-9522
  • Police Station: 011-52-638-383-2626
  • Red Cross: 011-52-638-383-2266

Shuttle Services from Phoenix or Tucson:-

There are shuttle companies and prices vary depending on the number of passengers in a shuttle.

Phoenix  – Nena’s Transportation: 602-442-6802
Lloyd’s  Rocky Point Shuttle: 623-551-1616
Head Out to Rocky Point : 602-971-0166        www.headouttorockypoint.com
Tucson  – Rocky Point Rides: 520-207-0532       www.rockypointrides.com

Are there flights from the US to Puerto Penasco?

At this time there are no commercial flights into Rocky Point, so most people fly into Phoenix or Tucson.
There is a company that offers private charters – Morgan Jet     888-869-0866       www.westwindairservice.com

Can you rent a vehicle from a rental company and bring it into Mexico?

Yes there are some companies such as Enterprise, Advantage and Dollar that will let you take the rental car into Mexico.  Double check with the Arizona office that you will be renting the car from to avoid any problems.

Border Wait Times –   http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/

Weather

Rocky Point is described as ……SUNSHINE and more SUNSHINE!
Rainfall:2 inches — mostly in December and January and late summer.
Spring brings us the best weather with temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees so it is so easy to see why Spring is Rocky Point’s peak season.
Summer will have temperatures ranging from 80 to 105 degrees.  All the more reason to jump in the Ocean and enjoy yourself in Rocky Point.
Fall & Winter the temperatures are ranging from 60 to 75 degrees.  Sunny days and cool nights.

Temperatures:
Dec. to Feb. – 40-75 F°
March to May – 60-80 F°
June to Aug. – 68-98 F°
Sept. to Nov. – 62-84 F°