Driving directions to "Rocky Point" Puerto Penasco, Mexico

What to bring when traveling to Rocky Point, Mexico

Directions to Rocky Point, Mexico from Phoenix, Arizona

1. 101 Loop South to 202 West to 1-10 West...
2. 101 Loop North to 1-10 West...
3. Then Exit 112/South Arizona 85 (toward San Diego/Mexico/Gila Bend).
4. South on Rt. 85 through Gila Bend.
5. Turn right before McDonald's toward Ajo.
6. Continue on 85 South through Why, through Lukeville.
7. Continue through the boarder (red light = stop for brief car check. Green light = continue through no need to stop).
8. Continue 2 miles until sign for Caborca then go left.
9. Go over bridge to Sonoyta.
10. Look for sign Puerto Penasco/Mexico/Hwy 8.
11. Veer right go approximately 60 miles to Rky Point/Puerto Penasco.
12. 1st light turn right onto Blvd. Samuel Oceana.
13. Take to the end/round-about/Circle K.
14. Go left at round-about.
15. Pass under Costa Diamonte Arch.
16. Pass resorts: Princessa, Senoran Spa, Las Palmas.
17. Bella Sirena is next resort on your left.
18. Through guard gate veer left. Pass 1st building then veer right.
19. A-405 is straight ahead, on the 4th floor, far right end unit.

Directions to Rocky Point, Mexico from Tucson, Arizona

1. Take State Route 86 west from Tucson all the way to "Why", AZ.
   • Why is a good place to top off the fuel tank before crossing into Mexico. Gas in Mexico is available in most locations but the quality can be inconsistent and not what you are used to stateside. The stop at Why usually has about the best gas prices between Phoenix and the border.
2. Continue south on SR 85 through Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, AZ, the last stop prior to Mexico.
   • The settlement at Lukeville is called Gringo Pass and has all facilities available if there was anything you forgot. There is a well stocked grocery store, etc. but the prices are pretty steep.
3. Cross the border at Lukeville, AZ/Sonoita, Sonora, Mexico.
   • If you are only going to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) or Bahia la Cholla (Cholla Bay) you do not need a passport or visa since these towns are located in the Mexican "Free Zone".
4. Once across the border you will continue south into Sonoita.
   • The speed limit here is fairly slow so be careful. Driving in Mexico is not a problem as long as you drive defensively.
5. About 2 miles from the border you will come to a three way intersection. Stay to the left (towards Caborca). Do not take the direction to San Luis.
6. About 1 block south of there the road will split into a "Y".
   • "Pharmacia San Luis" will be on your right just before the Y. Stay to the right and you will be on the road to Rocky Point. You will pass Vasquezs on your left if you have made the correct turn. There is a traffic light soon after Vasquezs that is easy to miss if you don't know it is there.
7. The highway from Sonoita to Puerto Peñasco is approximately 50 miles of open range. You will know you are close to Rocky Point when you start seeing sand dunes.

Directions to Rocky Point, Mexico from Yuma, Arizona

1. Head east on I-8 from Yuma to the State Route 85 exit at Gila Bend.
2. Continue into Gila Bend and turn left just beyond McDonalds. This turn is marked with a sign stating Mexico and SR 85 South.
3. Continue south on SR 85 to Ajo.
   • Ajo is a good place to stock up on anything you may have forgotten. It is the largest town between Phoenix and the border. Ajo also has an ATM machine located at Bank One on the corner of the only intersection in Ajo with a traffic signal, right across from the town square. Ajo is also a good place to purchase your MEXICO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.
4. Continue south on SR 85 from Ajo.
5. Next civilization is Why, AZ.
   • Why is a good place to top off the fuel tank before crossing into Mexico. Gas in Mexico is available in most locations but the quality can be inconsistant and not what you are used to stateside. The stop at Why usually has about the best gas prices between Phoenix and the border. Flores and Sons Chevron in Why has recently added an ATM machine.
6. Continue south through Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, AZ.
7. Cross the border at Lukeville, AZ/Sonoita, Sonora, Mexico.
   • If you are only going to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) or Bahia la Cholla (Cholla Bay) you do not need a passport or visa since these towns are located in the Mexican "Free Zone".
8. Once across the border you will continue south into Sonoita.
   • The speed limit here is fairly slow so be careful. Driving in Mexico is not a problem as long as you drive defensively.
9. About 2 miles from the border you will come to a three way intersection. Stay to the left (towards Caborca). Do not take the direction to San Luis.
10. About 1 block south of there the road will split into a "Y".
    • "Pharmacia San Luis" will be on your right just before the Y. Stay to the right and you will be on the road to Rocky Point. You will pass Vasquezs on your left if you have made the correct turn. There is a traffic light soon after Vasquezs that is easy to miss if you don't know it is there.
11. The highway from Sonoita to Puerto Peñasco is approximately 50 miles of open range. You will know you are close to Rocky Point when you start seeing sand dunes.

• To take the Mexico route from Yuma proceed south on Arizona SR-95 to the town of San Luis.
  • This is a U.S. border town across from the Mexican town of San Luis Rio Colorado.
• In San Luis Rio Colorado you pick up Mexico Route 2 (MR-2) and follow that to Sonoita.
• In Sonoita you pick up MR-8 to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco).

Directions to Rocky Point, Mexico from From Southern California

1. From The San Diego area, follow I-8 East to Yuma and then follow the directions in the "From Yuma" guide.

1. From Los Angeles, visitors can take I-10 East to Arizona SR-95 at Quartzite, AZ
2. Then south on Arizona SR-95 to Yuma and then follow the directions in the "From Yuma" guide.

1. Another (longer) Los Angeles route would be to take I-10 East to Buckeye, AZ.
2. Turn south on Arizona SR-85
3. Taking this route you would follow the directions in the "From Phoenix" guide, picking it up where you turn south off of I-10 onto Arizona SR-85.