Rocky Point, Mexico is practically Arizona's closest beach resort vacation destination. Rocky Point, also known as Puerto Peñasco. Puerto Peñasco has miles of un-crowded beach front with old Mexico, and the excitement of new world class resorts.

Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), located in the northwestern part of the State of Sonora is only 63 miles from the U.S. border. It is a 4.5 hour drive from Phoenix, AZ which is about 220 miles away.

Puerto Peñasco's population is about 30,000 people. It has beaches of enormous natural beauty from which to enjoy its tranquil waters. With accommodations to fit any budget, the area is very popular for weekend visitors from Arizona who enjoy popular activities such as beachcombing, fishing and riding dune buggies.

Puerto Peñasco is now in a tourist commercial development stage as tourist related services businesses - bars, resorts, restaurants, cafes, real estate offices, property rentals, sandwich shops, gift shops, golf courses and condo projects are in the forefront.

Drive from Phoenix to Puerto Peñasco

• Head south on SR 85, through the outskirts of Buckeye and on to Gila Bend.
• Continue west through Gila Bend and turn right just before McDonalds. This turn is marked with a sign stating “Mexico” and “SR 85 South”.
• Continue south on SR 85 to Ajo. Ajo is a good place to stock up on anything you forget to fill your trunk with. 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 a place to purchase MEXICO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.
• Continue south on SR 85 from Ajo. 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 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. Flores and Sons Chevron in Why has recently added an ATM.
• Continue south through Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, AZ. 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.

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