April is here and with it comes near perfect weather, renewed beach activity, sunscreen and bathing suits. Spring Break has come and gone for another year and Semana Santa is just around the corner. Rocky Point is gearing up for a record number of visitors once again. Considering that there were around 125,000 Spring Breakers that came to town over about a three week period, and roughly the same number will be in town in about a 3 day period over Semana Santa, you can imagine how busy our little city gets over the holiday. Some folks love the people and the activity, and others do not. If you are not one of the first group, you may want to consider making the trip before or after that long weekend.
The City has continued to repair streets and it just seems like a never ending job. At this point, most of the busier streets are in good shape and they are working on what is left. Of course, by the time they get finished, a new round of repairs will be needed. It definitely keeps them busy. They are also in the midst of a street sign replacement movement. If you have spent any time here driving around, you know that many of the street signs have been in poor condition, if they are still in place at all. Crews are working every day to repair and replace them as needed.
If you're looking for something to do today (Saturday, April 1st), be sure to stop by Shrimp Park for the Pirates and Mermaids Market. This once per year event goes along with the monthly Mermaids Market at the same location but with a fun swashbuckling spin bringing in the pirate theme and many more food vendors, performers, and even a costume contest. After spending some time at that festive event, you can catch the Puerto Penasco Tiburones baseball team's first preseason game at the newly renovated baseball stadium. Sounds like a full day of fun.
Whale watching is finished for another season, but the same captains and their boats regularly go out on sunset cruises and Bird Island cruises. Check out Del Mar Charters, Eco Fun Tours, About Time, or Rey del Mar (pirate ship) for good choices. The whales were plentiful this year and Oscar from Del Mar said that they had experienced up close and personal sightings for 28 days in a row. If you have never been out to see one of these huge beauties in person, put it on your list and plan a trip next year during January or February when the whales return to our area once again.
Let's see. What else did I not cover below? The 2nd wind generator is finally here and going up near the first one. Shrimp season is officially over, but you can still get the best shrimp around here in town. There is still a "red tide" warning in effect for the area, strongly suggesting that you do not eat clams, oysters, or any shellfish. Shrimp, fish, crab, etc. are perfectly fine. The "charanga" home made go-cart race is on Saturday, the 29th on the downhill stretch towards the Mirador. That should be great to watch (or participate in of you would like). Guess that's all I can think of at the moment...
Enjoy your month, come to Rocky Point if you can, and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Let me put my experience and expertise to work for you, and remember, as always, I've been here full time for almost 10 years and I am more than happy to help you with whatever you need, whether Sonoran Resorts related or not.
Just give me a call or send me an email any time and I will do my very best to help you. If I can't help you myself, I'm sure that I can point you in the right direction and help find you someone who can.
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Puerto Peñasco Becomes Tourist Destination with Longest Certified Clean Beach in Mexico, and First in Sonora
Photo of Beach in front of the Sonoran Sky Resort with "Certified Clean Beach" flag flying
During the First Ordinary Session of the Clean Beach Committee, held at the Puerto Peñasco Convention Center, the city was recognized as having the longest beach to receive clean beach certification in Mexico, and the first to receive such certification in Sonora by the National Water Commission.
Omar Gómez Ruíz, General Coordinator for the Emergency Care and Basin Council, and personal representative of National Water Commission Director Roberto Ramírez de la Parra, presented Mayor Kiko Munro with the Clean Beach Certification and 5 certification flags. With this, Sonora joins the states of Jalisco, Baja California Sur, Guerrero, Quintana Roo, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and Oaxaca as having the national distinction concerning beach sustainability per requirements of the Mexican Institute of Standardization and Certification.
"It took Sonora 13 years to achieve the first Clean Beach certification," acknowledged Mayor Kiko Munro. "It is precisely here in our home, that Puerto Peñasco was able to achieve this momentous success by raising the first flag accrediting 1525 meters of coastline in the area known as Sandy Beach."
He added it now becomes necessary to sustain steps to keep the area certified while also explaining these efforts should continue so that this is not the only beach in Puerto Peñasco to receive clean beach certification.
Omar Gómez Ruíz, General Coordinator of Emergency Care and Basin Council, and personal representative of National Water Commission Director Roberto Ramírez de la Parra, stressed the relevance of certification as Puerto Peñasco depends greatly on tourism. Certification will expand the city's landscape of potential visitors, which will strengthen the economy and family incomes.
"Puerto Peñasco and the area known as Sandy Beach is now at the forefront as a national and international tourist destination, becoming the first beach in Sonora to receive certification and the longest certified clean beach in the country," affirmed Gómez Ruíz.
As the session ended, members of the Clean Beach Committee agreed to seek additional certification and the international Blue Flag honor, granted by the Environmental Education Foundation.
Playa Bonita Hotel was the stage for the symbolic raising of the first certification flag, accrediting Sandy Beach as a Clean Beach.
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| Puerto Peñasco Welcomed More Than 125,000 Visitors Over Spring Break 2017  Municipal Tourism Director Luis Altamirano Almada reported more than 125,000 tourists visited Puerto Peñasco over three weeks of the 2017 Spring Break period, with hotel and condo occupancy rates registering at 100%. This surpasses numbers of 2016 when an estimated 110,000 Spring Breakers visited the area, pointing to around a 10% increase in tourism. "Thanks to tourism promotion, more people than expected visited over Spring Break," he detailed, acknowledging instructions of Mayor Kiko Munro to receive visitors with open arms. He also pointed to coordination among the different levels of government in providing safety and appropriate emergency measures. "Tourists recognize and understand that Puerto Peñasco is safe," indicated Altamirano, "We registered occupancy at 100%, highlighting professionalism of services so that people leave happy and even more so, return." Underscoring the importance of tourism as one of Puerto Peñasco's main economic engines, the Municipal Tourism Director remarked the city seeks to continuously innovate by providing quality weekend events so that visitors can enjoy experiences to complement the natural beauty of the beach, boat rides, and the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. |
La Cantina Sports Bar, Tiki Beach Bar at Sonoran Sky Resort Under New Management
Located directly on Sandy Beach in the area decorated by the State of Sonora with the prized "Certified Clean Beach" designation, The Sonoran Sky Resort is a true gem that really deserves a visit. Beyond the luxury high-end condos, the Sonoran Sky Resort has some truly wonderful businesses that are open to not only to condo owners and guests, but to the general public as well. As you come to the private gated entry, just let the guards know that you will be spending some time at the Tiki Beach Bar or at La Cantina Sports Bar and they will allow you through to enjoy yourselves at one of the oceanfront attractions. 
Rain or shine, windy or calm, too hot or just right, you can decide whether you prefer to sit on a colorful tiki bar stool right on the beach or step inside to grab a booth to watch your favorite sporting events and enjoy the refreshing air-conditioning. Both locations have fully stocked bars, and a nice selection of menu items from snacks to full meals. 
Everything is good... But, the Sonoran Resorts aren't satisfied with good. Sometimes when something is already really good it's hard to imagine making improvements on it, but that's exactly what has happened at the Sonoran Sky Resort. Our new Food and Beverage/Events Manager, Frida Modonia, has a lot to offer and finding ways to improve on the already good businesses of La Cantina Sports Bar and the Tiki Beach Bar are on her list of objectives. 
Frida is a very personable lady and she is easy to like, right from the start. But, don't let that fool you. She is a very experienced business person and has loads of experience in the food and beverage industry, having worked at some of the biggest and best companies from Puerto Penasco, to Puerta Vallarta, Rivera Maya, and Los Cabos, only to return home to the Sonoran Sky in Rocky Point. We are fortunate to have her. How about live music on Thursdays with Jesse Gerardo, and Friday with the Hillson Group on the patio in front of the beach? Agua de Coco is a very popular local group and they will be playing on Saturday. The menu is being upgraded, room service added, even more high end beers and liquors coming. How about poolside service? Of course. (Room service and poolside service are for owners/guests only). 
For those who have frequented the Sky hot-spots, you will be pleased to see things as they are transformed, improved, and upgraded - even if you already think that it's as good as it can get. And, for those who have not been there, it's time to check them out. What are you waiting for? Frida and her friendly staff are definitely waiting for you! 
Frida Modonia Be sure to say Hello to Frida while you are there as well! |
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Rocky Point Prepares for Semana Santa Crowds
Semana Santa in Puerto Peñasco has become one of the very busiest times of the year. People flock to town literally by the tens of thousands to enjoy the beach and the sunshine, along with the great food, music, and atmosphere that has kept tourism to Rocky Point growing by double digit percentages every year. It's no wonder that absolutely every condo, hotel room, trailer park space, and rental home is booked months in advance. It's pretty safe to say that if you don't have a place to stay booked by now, you will have a very hard time finding something open.
While the majority of visitors to town over Semana Santa are Mexican Nationals coming from Tijuana, Mexicali, Hermosillo, Chihuahua, and other nearby towns, a great number of Americans, Canadians, and even Europeans come to enjoy the festivities as well.
Music and laughter stream from all parts of the beach. From Playa Hermosa to Sandy Beach, bandas in front of nearly every resort pool and all along the beach bring trumpets and trombones, drums and guitars, providing non-stop dance music to well over 100,000 revelers from across Mexico and the US. In the Malecon, it is very common for many bandas to be playing closely together, almost in competition with one another. From early evening throngs of visitors move in waves toward the Malecon for sunset, beers and even more bandas and music, making the almost week-long celebration one wild, colorful, continuous national Mexican party. City streets are mostly bumper to bumper quads and out of state plates as gleeful Mexican and American tourists negotiate their way through town.
Our beaches are among the leading attractions among visitors to Sonora state and one of the safest. Officials predict the number of visitors in the range of 100,000 and adjusted up to 120,000 based on reservations and estimates of family members who come to town and stay with other family members living here. These numbers have been adjusted higher than the estimates from last year, in which the actual number of visitors topped the estimates by almost 30,000 visitors.
Of course, Semana Santa is not for everyone and certainly not for those who are looking for a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing weekend. The activities, music, and overall party atmosphere most likely won't be conducive to quietly reading a book on the beach by the pool. If that's what you are looking for, just pick another time to visit. But, if you're into fun in the sun, in spite of the crowds, you will consider it a unique cultural experience worth at least a one-time bucket list adventure.
Viva México! Viva Semana Santa!
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The Easter Tradition of Fariseos
Trish McCarty, Founder of Starshine Acadamy, Hamming it up with a Couple Fariseos
Much has been made of the surviving pagan cult of the bunny that has become an integral part of Easter in much of the Christian world, but in northwest Mexico, an indigenous boogeyman called a "fariseo," menacing and comical at once, is the central figure that announces the events of Holy Week.
Brought by the Spanish conquerors and instituted in colonial times as a central element of their rule, Catholicism was eventually accepted by American natives as a part of their own culture. However, fondness for indigenous traditions and practices led to a blending of European values with regional ones. Today, almost 500 years after the Spanish Catholic conquest, the echoes of those pre-Hispanic traditions still linger in the celebrations and rituals performed during Holy Week.
Lent has surely left a deep impact on the lives of those who participated in the prayers, processions and chantings that enhanced the religious feeling of this period, especially among the indigenous community. In the territory of Sonora, northwest Mexico, Lent is celebrated by some parts of the population according to the Yaqui ritual.
The Yaqui tribe is the largest native group in the region, and every year Yaqui men take over the city streets under the identity of what we, the "yoris" (non-indigenous), call "fariseos." (According to the Royal Dictionary of the Spanish Language; "fariseo," among the Jews, refers to a member of a cult who exercised rigor and austerity but eluded the precepts of the law, and above all its spirit.) In our popular culture we use this word which has its origin in Roman times to name this strange character that emerges during Lent.
The "Chapayecam" (the Yaqui name for the "fariseo") wraps his body in a blanket symbolizing the skin of an animal, wears a belt made of seashells, a representative mask, a knife and a walking stick that shares the same colors, and traditionally made sandals. For 40 days, the man in this outrageous costume loses his identity and leaves his family and work to become a symbol that announces to the rest of the community the need to prepare ourselves spiritually for Holy Week.
For 40 days, the "fariseos" keep a rosary inside their mouths to avoid sins and speaking. They dance through the streets, and their presence, which is somewhat mysterious, a little bit threatening and sometimes funny, is aimed at a specific mission: to prepare all the city dwellers for the events that will take place at the end of Lent.
Ernesto Camou, a local writer, described the presence of the "fariseos" in the streets:
"(They) try to create a tense atmosphere of expectation, to remind us that something dreadful will take place on the ensuing Holy Friday. They adopt an identity that is not human; they become countryside spirits that appear in human settlements and wander without any apparent reason other than to dance, play tricks and provide a ritual intimidation."
The impact of these beings over the people is always mixed: some react with horror when they are approached, others tend to follow them into their dancing and offer them food and money; they have become a unique part of the urban landscape and a persistent character in the children's nightmares.
When Easter Saturday comes the "fariseos" gather in their holy territory and set themselves free from their religious vow: the mask they've been wearing for 40 days are put together in the center of a field and, while they dance and pray, the fire begins and all the masks merge into a holy bonfire.
Their presence, the process during Lent and the ending of their ritual not only represents the Christian events of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ, but is also a celebration of life itself.
After the burning of the masks, at the conclusion of Lent, the "Chapayecam" returns to his family and celebrates with joy and lots of beer the ending of a spiritual cycle that he has been perpetuating for generations; he goes back to his daily duties and waits until next year.
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As Foreign Property Owners, What Rights Do You Have Under Mexican Law?
Given New USA Policies - Could I Lose My Property in Mexico? Answer: NO!
By: Agustin Galindo, Attorney at Law
During these times of economic and political changes, many foreign investors are worried about losing their real estate properties in Mexico as a reprisal to current USA policies against Mexican illegal immigrants and threats of governmental retaliations against companies that invest in Mexico (i.e., Carrier, Ford or General Motors for example).
Many USA citizens and other foreigners have invested in second residences, vacation property, or own hotels or Bed & Breakfast inns in Mexico. Other foreigners live in Mexico full-time and own property.
My response as a Mexican attorney: If you are a property owner in Mexico, whether your property is on the border, coastline or interior; or whether you own it through a bank trust, directly, or through a Mexican corporation; your ownership and possession are protected by one of the most essential guaranties of the Constitution of Mexico (Article 14), that restricts the retroactive application of any law and provides for due process of law.
Thereby, in accordance with the Mexican Constitution, if you are a property owner in Mexico, regardless of the location or type of ownership (bank trust, direct, or through a Mexican corporation), if any new law is issued or the current laws are amended to restrict such ownership, that law or amendment cannot be applied in a retroactive manner. In addition, the Constitution provides that no one can be deprived of ownership or possession without following a legal process before a competent court in accordance to the current rules of procedure.
Again, to summarize your rights as a foreigner under the Constitution of Mexico:
If You Own Property through a Bank Trust: Property that is located on the border or shoreline in Mexico (technically named "restricted zone") can only be owned by a foreign individual through a bank beneficiary trust with duration of 50 years with subsequent extension in accordance with the Foreign Investment Law and its regulations. Therefore, even if such laws were to be amended or abrogated, the Mexican Constitution gives you the right to maintain your beneficiary trust rights over property owned in this manner.
If You Own Property Directly: Property that is located in the interior of the country can be owned directly by a foreigner. In this case, under the Mexican Constitution, your ownership cannot be restricted in any manner, and you will be able to keep such ownership until you transfer it, sell it, or will it to others.
If You Own Property through a Mexican Corporation: Another way for a foreigner to own property in Mexico is by owning shares in a Mexican corporation, and that Mexican corporation owns the property; whether it is on the border, shoreline or in the interior. In the case of owning shares of a Mexican corporation that owns property, such share ownership cannot be restricted, and you will also keep its ownership until you transfer such shares.
My Advice:
Don't be worried about your property rights and investment. Just make sure you have all the correct paperwork and title in place.
For your reference, below please find a transcript of part of Article 14 of the Mexican Political Constitution:
"Article 14. No law shall have a retroactive effect against an individual.
No one may be deprived of his/her freedom, properties, possessions or rights, unless a process before the competent court is carried out, wherein all essentials formalities intrinsic to the procedure are fulfilled and pursuant to the laws issued prior to such fact..."
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OC3AN VIEW Ministry is the Conduit for Donors and Doers to Help Grateful Communities in Need
It's not unusual for visitors to fall in love with our little slice of paradise by the sea from the moment their toes first nestle into the golden sands of our beaches, or from their first interaction with the genuine friendliness of the local residents.
Puerto Peñasco is blessed by the generous, good-hearted visitors from the U.S. and Canada who have been here enough times to understand that poverty is not a choice of these proud, hardworking people, rather it is part of the economic fabric of a developing country. So they are happy to bring food, clothing and other items to donate each time they visit. Many want to do more but don't know how to find out more about other needs in the area or how to get their local church or service organization to promote missions to help with outreach programs among Puerto Peñasco communities, churches, ministries and schools.
In case you might be one of those who want to become more involved in helping out in this beloved destination, please read on:
Enter Oc3an View Ministry...............................
It was just two years ago when Conrado Flores Rodriguez, after devoting four years as a full time volunteer with a local missionary group, found himself being led by God to utilize his love for people and service to take on an amplified role to serve all of God's people.
Within a month of that glorious day in January of 2015, with the gentle waves of the Sea of Cortez coursing his bare feet as he prayed for guidance and received that life-changing command from his Creator, Conrad opened the doors of the non-profit Oc3an View Ministry with the clearly defined mission to host and provide outreach and service opportunities for large or small mission groups and the equally clear vision to serve as a conduit and facilitation service between those missions and the local churches, community centers, rehab centers, schools, athletic teams, families and other local organizations and ministries serving the needy in Puerto Peñasco. His commitment was and is to develop lifelong relationships with all those local organizations committed to helping the needy while creating loyalty, confidence and repeat visits by hosting the contributing missions who choose to help Puerto Peñasco, no matter the size.
"We are not a church; we are not a specific religion. We are a ministry serving all of God's children", explained Conrad.
In addition to the more than a dozen active outreach programs Oc3an View Ministry has developed, the c3 Memorial Scholarship Fund is of special significance to Conrad. Oc3an View Ministry and c3 Memorial Scholarship Fund are in dedication to Conrado Andre Flores III, the late son of Michelle and Conrado Flores. The c3 in Oc3an View Ministry represents Conrad III, born in Lovelock, Nevada on April 22, 1985. He departed to heaven on April 9, 2013.
A donation to the c3 Memorial Scholarship Fund will bless a deserving graduating student to further his or her education. Details for donations are on the web site listed later in this article.
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Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!
Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can't address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few "short shorts" to keep you up to date.
It's Not Too Early to Mark Your Calendar for our 2017 Las Vegas Night for Charity!
On Saturday, July 1, 2017, Sonoran Resorts will host our 6th Annual Las Vegas Night for Charity. For anyone who has not attended in the past, you'll definitely need to be sure to add it to your "must attend" list once per year. Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Raffles, Prizes and more Prizes - and a great dinner. Plus, each year we put every penny from the event towards a good local cause. Last year we painted a school inside and out, and provided some much needed equipment. The year before, we made some needed repairs and provided A/C units and other needed items to the senior retirement home, and so on. Much more information to come in next month's newsletter but now's the time to set aside some time to come down on July 1st.
It's Red Cross Donations Time Again - Please Give When You See Them
In marking the official start to the 2017 Red Cross fundraiser drive, Mayor Kiko Munro presented a 40 thousand peso donation to board members of the local Red Cross Delegation.
The national fundraiser, under the theme "Continue helping to save lives", will run from March 14
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through May 30
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Together with local Red Cross board president Julio Valenzuela, the mayor acknowledged the work of emergency responders and Red Cross members, encouraging residents and visitors help in achieving the 2017 goal to raise 460,000 pesos.
Valenzuela detailed the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross currently has 6 ambulances, 60 emergency responders and volunteers, and has undergone several renovations and improvements to its facilities.
You will see volunteers set up at intersections and topes (speed bumps) around town asking for donations. They are all dressed in Red Cross uniforms and usually have an ambulance at the site as well. Please help them as you pass if you can.
Tourist Assistance Unit Updates
The TAU has recruited 4 more Agents and started their training over the past weeks, and there will also be an additional four Agents who will graduate from the Lifesaving training program, just in time for the busy Summertime tourist season. The TAU Advisory Committee is still looking for donations towards uniforms, first aid items, and necessary equipment. If you can help with a donation of supplies or funds, please contact the committee at [email protected]
The TAU responded to several accidents over the Spring Break period last month and they are gearing up for another very busy time during the Semana Santa holiday, which begins in only 2 weeks. The TAU were responsible for the stabilization and treatment at the scene of several accidents, very likely saving lives. This is the case on many occasions, especially during the busier holiday periods in which literally more than one hundred thousand tourists populate our little city and beaches, all at the same time.
TAU Agents also attended meetings last month with both the local Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts where they shared information and demonstrated various first aid, first responder, and other TAU duties with the eager young group.
Circus Mexicus 2017 Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers' 4-day, rock-n-roll festival in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, are on sale now.
This year, tickets will be sold through Eventbrite. A ticket link and lineup information are on Circusmexicus.net. There will be a limited number of VIP tickets that will allow concert-goers to see the show from either the Side/Backstage Decks or the Soundboard Decks. Or, if you're not getting a VIP pass, get the combo ticket for both the Friday and Saturday night main events and save some money!
Admit it, you've been waiting for this all year! It's four days of rock & roll, beaches, tacos, and Mexican Moonshine Tequila with a few thousand of your closet friends. It's Circus Mexicus XXVI. Get your tickets starting Sunday!
Rocky Point Scout Troops Looking for Donations of Camping/Outdoor Gear
The newly formed Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops in Rocky Point are still looking for new or used camping equipment, fishing equipment, army surplus items, and other related items to be used for training and outings with the eager new recruits. The weather is perfect for some hiking and camping right now so please take a look through your garage, attic, or storage unit to see what you might have to donate. Or, of course, you can stop by a local Walmart or your favorite outdoor activities store and pick up a few items to donate. Everything will be put to good use and will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to drop it off at any of the Sonoran Resorts Sales Offices or email Barb at [email protected].  While you are digging around in your garage or storage shed looking for camping gear, if you should happen to run across any of your old musical instruments, go ahead and grab them too. They can come to life again to help music students learn the beauty of playing an instrument.
Given the real needs of dozens of students in furthering their studies in learning how to play an instrument, along with the goal of creating a symphony orchestra at the Academia, an ongoing campaign has been launched to collect donated musical instruments and supplies for the Academia. Additional ways you can take part are to help sponsor a student music scholarship, or contribute to instructor salary expenses.
Local Bomberos Receive Donations from AZ Cities of Grier and Show Low
The local bomberos (fire department) have received donations of emergency and firefighter equipment from the Greer White Mountain Ambulance Service Company and the City of Show Low, Arizona. With invaluable support and donations such as these, we will significantly improve the conditions of the local civil protection unit and fire department. The timing is right as Semana Santa is upon us and the much needed equipment will be available for possible emergency calls during this holiday season and after for the benefit of our community.
Rocky Point Mourns the Loss of Armando Ramírez
Jesús Armando Ramírez Islas, Public Notary No. 29 of Puerto Peñasco, died on March 20
th of complications in surgery at Hospital San José in Hermosillo.
Licenciado Ramírez Islas, who was affectionately known as "El Mandy", is survived by his wife. Ramírez Islas, originally from Nogales, Sonora, arrived in Puerto Peñasco as a Notary Public in the mid-1990s and became entrenched in Peñasco society. He created the Civil Association, Fomento de una Cultura Social de Legalidad, accompanied by Dr. Miguel Ángel Padilla Durán, Lic. María Jesús Cruz Murrieta and Lic. Armando Castillo Montiel.
Mandy also served in various service agencies such as CEDO and in support of the release of prisoners with minor sentences. He had been a candidate for Mayor for the PRI party on more than one occasion, and he previously served as Undersecretary of Government. Rest in Peace Licenciado.
Rocky Point will Soon Have New Aquarium Attraction
The Cet-Mar aquarium has been closed for quite some time and, even though it was a bit dated and eccentric in some ways, everyone just loved being able to see, smell, and sometimes even touch, many of the species of plants and animals that populate the land and sea in our area. While CEDO is a wonderful resource for information and nature activities, since the Cet-Mar acquarium had closed, there have been no live animal exhibits in town.
Enter the new Mar de Cortez Acquarium. The new Aquarium will open soon but no date has been set as of yet. I will post an update as soon as I have more info. To get to the new aquarium take Sinaloa (Reggies 8/12 street) to the Coco Rock (was the Caribbean Parrot) and turn west - go 2 blocks, and you are there. They will operate on donations and it will take at least $500 Pesos per day just for feeding the animals. This amount does not include the utilities and other costs involved. Along with a nominal entry fee, they will be accepting donations to help keep the doors open.
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Mayor Inaugurates Jesús Coto Miranda Athletic Field
With local baseball teams, athletes, and families on hand, Mayor Kiko Munro Lopez inaugurated the 2017 Veterans' Baseball League, inaugurating the renovated facilities of the Cota Miranda field made possible through a 4.5 million peso investment.
Municipal Coordinator of Public Projects, Terencio Gutiérrez Valenzuela, detailed work on the Cota Miranda facilities included installation of synthetic grass on the baseball field, 750 lineal meters of cyclone fence along with 36 lineal meters of fence behind the back stop, laying of concrete, 4 metallic bleachers, shade, and lights.
Alfredo Guzmán, Sports Manager of the Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco baseball team, then presented a plaque to Ernesto Munro Palacio for his history as a baseball player in municipal state, national, and international championships, noting the 2017 Veterans' League has been named in his honor.
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Tri-Ball Tournament on the Beach April 29th
OuttaTownProductions will host an action-packed, fun-filled, Rocky Point Tri-Ball tournament on Saturday, April 29th, featuring beach coed triple. Coed teams will consist of 3 players with minimum one person of opposite sex. Two divisions will be offered, A and B with a maximum of 12 teams in each division. All teams will play 9 games. Winners will take home great cash prizes.
Entry fee is $120 per team and they must be entered and paid by April 26th. Online pre-registration and prepayment is required to be officially entered in this new tournament. Sign up your teams at: http://www.
outtatownproductions.com/
event.php?id=42
Friday will be open/free play/practice after 12noon. Saturday is tournament play. Sunday morning could be mini-tournament or pickup games. The location will be on the beach in front of Playa Bonita Hotel and RV Park. Nets will be set up in front of the RV park and restaurant. No need to stay at any certain place. Bring your beach toys, full coolers, shade canopies.
WHAT IS TRI-BALL?
It's a fast and furious twist on regular volleyball. Played on a circular court with one center pole and three nets stretched out from it to form three equal play areas. It looks like a Mercedes logo from above.
Three teams of coed 3's play at once with one volleyball which can go over any net at any time. Basic volleyball rules apply with a few that are specific to Tri-Ball. Teams must be on their toes since this game gets so fast. It only takes one game to learn, then it gets very competitive. There is a lot of strategy in this game, too.
In Tri-Ball, low score wins as points are scored against the team that lets the ball drop on their side, they hit it out, or have an infraction of the rules. Games are timed to 15 minutes, and every team plays 9 games in a tournament. Every team plays every other team at least once, plays on every section of every court, and never sits off the court more than 2 games in a row. There is no sitting around with long waits between games. A tournament is usually done in 6-7 hours. Teams are usually exhausted by game 7 and the last two games even out the scores.
The teams that are off the court also play in the strategy. They must shag balls and keep feeding the servers who are on the court. This keeps the play going, but also keeps scores from being artificially low with players chasing down balls. Remember, low score wins and games are timed!
Tri-Ball levels out the playing field for players of all heights as it focuses on defense and court awareness rather than power and hitting.
Spectators are free and will be fully entertained in watching this fast paced game!
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More than 22,000 Families to Benefit from Energy Saving Program in Peñasco
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. March 16, 2017. During an event led by Mayor Kiko Munro, in an effort to preserve the environment while supporting family economies, the energy savings program "Ahórrate una Luz" once again provided an exchange of incandescent lightbulbs for energy saving ones.
Together with Rosario Rodríguez Quiñonez, Sonora Delegate for Social Development, as well as Rogelio Díaz Brown from the State Secretary of Social Development, and Carlos Millán Félix, Northwest Regional Manager of DICONSA, the mayor thanked the public servants for their work to benefit the community.
The mayor explained via the lightbulb exchange program, over 36,000 energy saving lamps were distributed in Puerto Peñasco during 2016, benefiting more than 7200 families. The goal of the program is to reach 22,000 families in Puerto Peñasco. Díaz Brown from the Secretary of Social Development detailed they seek to expand the program to several municipalities, noting to date it has benefited more than 780,000 people in Sonora.
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Working Abroad: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
There are many Americans who are earning income in Mexico or other countries outside of the United States and would like to reduce their tax responsibility to Uncle Sam.
That opening sentence will likely prompt more than a few readers to ask themselves, "Why would I pay taxes to the American government if I live and work in another country?"
That's an excellent question and the answer is simple: The United States is one of only two countries on the planet that taxes its non-resident citizens on their global income. - The other country is the small African nation of Eritrea.
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
This is how it works: if you meet the requirements below, you can exclude foreign earned income from your gross income on your U.S. tax return. The maximum amount of the exclusion depends on the tax year and increases each year based on inflation.
Here are the maximum exemptions for the indicated tax years:
2015: $100,800
2016: $101,300
2017: $102,100
As you can see, that's a substantial amount of money.
Basic Requirements:
According to the IRS, in order to qualify for the income exclusion you must 1) have foreign earned income, 2) your tax home must be in a foreign country and 3) you must be one of the following:
- A U.S. citizen who is a bona fide resident of a foreign country or countries for an uninterrupted period that includes an entire tax year,
- A U.S. citizen or a U.S. resident alien who is physically present in a foreign country or countries for at least 330 full days during any period of 12 consecutive months.
The first option, being a bona fide resident of a foreign country, is not as easy to prove as you might think. It's not a standard "yes" or "no" type of question and it can be a little subjective. The second option, the physical presence test, is much easier to prove and that's the recommended route for most people.
You'll need to track the exact dates that you were in the United States during the 12 month period. If you even go one day over, you'll lose the exemption.
If you are employed by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies, you cannot claim the exemption.
Income Limitations:
The FEIE only applies to the income that you earn by actually providing services in the foreign country: salaries, wages, commissions and tips.
It does not apply to passive income, which is referred to as unearned income by the IRS. The following are examples of unearned income: pension and annuity payments; social security payments; capital gains; interest; gambling winnings; and alimony.
Rental Income:
Generally speaking, rental income is unearned income. If you perform personal services in connection with the production of rent, up to 30% of your net rental income can be considered earned income.
Here is an example taken directly from IRS Publication 54 (2016):
Larry Smith, a U.S. citizen living in Australia, owns and operates a rooming house in Sydney. If he is operating the rooming house as a business that requires capital and personal services, he can consider up to 30% of net rental income as earned income. On the other hand, if he just owns the rooming house and performs no personal services connected with its operation, except perhaps making minor repairs and collecting rents, none of his net income from the house is considered earned income. It is all unearned income.
Bad News for the Self-Employed:
If you're self-employed, you can still claim the exemption on income; however, you'll still be responsible to pay self-employment tax on the income. In other words, Uncle Sam will be asking for 15.3% of your reported foreign income. Yep, that one stings a little.
Taxes can be more than a little more complicated once you live and work in a foreign country. It's always advisable to speak with a professional who specializes in preparing taxes for expats.
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Mexico Welcomed Record-Breaking 35 Million International Visitors in 2016
World-famous Mexican hospitality and diverse tourism experiences fuel industry growth.
The Mexico Tourism Board announced a record-breaking 35 million international visitors traveled to Mexico in 2016, representing a growth of 9 percent compared to 2015. This growth is more than twice the global industry average, most recently reported at 3.9 percent by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in January 2017. Additionally, tourism spending by international visitors grew even faster, at 10.4 percent, highlighting the strength of Mexico's appeal to luxury travelers, interest in multi-destination visits, and demand for Mexico's gastronomy, artisanal goods and shopping offering.
"Mexico's sustained, fast growth is a testament to the incredible quality and diversity in our tourism offering and the hard work for the entire industry, both internationally and domestically. More than 9 million Mexicans working in the tourism and hospitality industry have made it their mission to ensure visitors have incredible experiences," remarked Lourdes Berho, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board. "Plans are already underway to ensure 2017 builds upon these achievements and that Mexico continues to welcome all visitors and give them reasons to come back again and again."
Mexico's World Famous Hospitality Makes Visitors Feel At Home
True to the famous Mexican adage, 'Mi casa es su casa' (my home is your home), travelers from all over the world have recognized Mexico as being one of the most welcoming and friendliest places to visit in 2016. In fact, the Mexico Tourism Board's internal consumer tracking studies showed more than 94 percent of visitors reported an experience that "exceeded their expectations" and 86 percent say they would "like to come back again" in the next six months- some of the highest scores in the industry. Examples include:
Tourists arriving by air grew at an even faster rate of 10.7 percent, propelled by continued expansion in connectivity. This includes service from new international markets to multiple Mexico destinations, expanded frequency on existing routes, and upgraded aircraft featuring additional seats along with improved passenger experiences.
The Mexico Tourism Board's recently announced 2017 tourism development strategy included a focus on developing expanded products and personalized marketing campaigns focusing on areas such as luxury, weddings and romance, diving, biodiversity and nature, culture, gastronomy, high-profile events, sports and adventure, as well as programs for audience segments such as millennials, LGBTQ and retirees.
In each of these areas, partnerships with key destinations as well as global travel operators will bring an ever-expanded portfolio of options to travelers of all types. These industry partnerships are critical to Mexico's goal to appeal to a broader audience in new markets, globally. This will help in achieving the new ambitious goal of reaching 50 million international visitors by 2021.
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Methane Plant is the First to Use Nopal
A staple of Mexican landscapes and countless dishes, nopal - also known as prickly pear cactus - is now powering a tortilla plant and two vehicles in Michoacán.
It was 10 years ago that Rogelio Sosa López, a farmer and tortilla producer in Zitácuaro, Michoacán, and an associate, Antonio Rodríguez, began investigating cheaper sources of fuel and power generation, which represented Sosa's biggest costs.
Using old equipment and a trial-and-error approach they began producing methane with nopal, reducing energy costs by between 40% and 50%, said Rodríguez, a former Pemex employee.
Now they have a two-hectare nopal plantation and a processing plant where a special machine liquefies the nopal. The resulting pulp is mixed in large tanks with water at 38 degrees C, "the right temperature for nopal to break down and release methane."
Further treatment with sulphuric acid extracts carbon dioxide, giving the plant a 96% concentration of methane at a production rate of eight tonnes a day.
The complete process is sustainable, said Rodríguez, because it produces only water and nopal waste that is used to
Sosa's and Rodríguez' project, now a firm called Nopalimex, is the first in the world to produce biogas from the cactus.
Another inadvertent result of their investigation was that the methane could also be used to power motor vehicles.
Two have been running on nopal methane for two years at a cost of 10 pesos per liter. Come next year, the farmers turned fuel innovators plan to be ready to supply the fuel needs of vehicles owned by the Zitácuaro municipality, such as police patrol cars and ambulances.
In order to run on methane, the vehicles have to be modified with a small container tank, a vaporizer and a nitrogen container. In all, the ZItácuaro municipality will save 30% of its fuel costs during the first two years, said the mayor.
Sosa said the state government has also shown interest in further developing their project and investing in it, as has a Spanish firm that has even suggested international clients for the nopal methane.
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OXXO Stores Owner to Invest US $1.3 Billion
Femsa also predicts double-digit growth across all its divisions
The company that operates the OXXO convenience store chain, Mexico's largest, will invest about US $1.3 billion this year, despite economic uncertainty.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, known as Femsa, intends to proceed with caution but expects to continue investing in new gas stations and stores, and predicts double-digit growth in all its divisions.
This despite external factors such as the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and exchange rate volatility, corporate director Eduardo Padilla told analysts in a conference call.
He said Femsa will continue with its strategy of opening 50 new OXXO Gas station-convenience stores a year.
About $770 million of this year's capital expenditures, which will be approximately the same as last year, will be in Coca-Cola Femsa, the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler.
CEO Carlos Salazar Lomelín said Femsa continues to see a favorable consumer environment in spite of external
In its fourth-quarter financial report the company said it opened 1,164 new OXXO stores in 2016, closing the year with 15,225 in total.
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Consumer Law in Mexico: What are your Rights?
Most people who have spent any appreciable time in Mexico are likely to have been subject to a little 'gringo tax', paying a bit more than the "normal" price for a product or service. Do you know what your options are when situations like this arise? There are laws that protect consumers in Mexico, and here's where to turn when you have a bad experience.
Mexico passed the Federal Consumer Protection Law in 1976, becoming the second Latin American country to do so. The law was introduced to protect the rights of consumers and hold Mexican businesses accountable for fraud and abuse. This led to the establishment of the government agency PROFECO (Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor), responsible for verifying, investigating and punishing claims brought before them.
PROFECO has the authority to stop businesses trading (mostly temporarily) and levy fines, the amount dependent on the violation committed. It's possible that you may have walked past a business closed by PROFECO, with large PROFECO signs covering the entrance (note that these should not be confused with the "Clausurado" signs which are also often seen - these are business closed by the city's Health & Safety authorities). PROFECO is also responsible for evaluating gas stations and investigating claims made against them.
There are many consumer violations that PROFECO is authorized to investigate. However, to make life easy, here is a list of the most common violations that the public should be aware of:
1. Mandatory Tipping - tips or service surcharges cannot be added to a bill.
2. Prices not exhibited - prices must be available in writing - not only informed verbally.
3. Imposed purchases - a venue cannot ask for a minimum spend or insist on purchases in exchange for a table.
4. Promotions and Special Offers - a business cannot deny you promotional prices.
5. Total Price - prices displayed must include all taxes and any additional charges.
6. Currency - prices must be displayed in Mexican Pesos, although additional currencies may be shown too.
7. Discrimination - a business cannot discriminate against you because of race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or disability. This includes charging a 'gringo tax'.
Violations should be reported using one of the channels below:
Website: http://www.profeco.gob.mx/
Phone: 5568 8722 and 01 800 468 8722
Email: [email protected]
Mobile App: PROFECA en 30 (search the app store on your mobile device)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfecoOficial
Twitter: @Profeco
By Letter or in person to your local office.
Note that a lot of information available on the PROFECO website is available in English, and there will usually also be someone available to speak with you in English if you call. Emails and letters can be written and will be responded to in English.
Your rights are also protected if you do not live in Mexico and have bought a product or service from a company operating in Mexico that you are not happy with. PROFECO's 'CARE' department (Departamento de Conciliación a Residentes en el Extranjero) can assist complainants in reaching a solution. If you have any questions concerning your complaint or the process involved, the CARE unit can be reached by telephone on (55) 5211 1723 or e-mail: [email protected].
It may take several months for a complaint to be investigated and settled. However, there is a clear path of action that starts once your case has been verified. In the first instance, contact will be made with the business in question. If PROFECO cannot resolve the matter with the business alone, the complainant and accused will be invited to attend a hearing to reach a solution. In severe cases where a case is still not solved after the two above steps, PROFECO will step in as arbitrator to settle the dispute.
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Caguamanta Soup (Stew)
Caguamanta is a typical Mexican seafood dish made with manta ray and shrimp. It is usually prepared as soup, containing manta ray, shrimp and vegetables. It can be also be prepared as tacos by cooking until the broth has evaporated or by draining the broth to eat separately. When the broth is served alone, it is called bichi taken from the Yaqui language word that means "naked."
Originally, the main ingredient was sea turtle (caguama), but due to it being placed on the endangered species list its hunting has been outlawed. Since then, manta ray and shrimp, have become the main ingredients. This food was first served in the city of Los Mochis, Sinaloa.
Manta Ray is very inexpensive and can be purchased at the fish market stands in the Malecon.
Recipe for the Cahuamanta:
Ingredients:
* 6 lb. fresh Manta Ray fillets
* 1 lb. Tiger Shrimp, peeled and veins removed
* 2 Stalks of celery, diced finely
* 3 carrots, diced finely
* 6 chiles jalapenos
* 15 green string beans (cut small)
* 3 red tomatoes.
* 1 can of tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon of oregano.
* 1 pinch ground cumin
* 2 teaspoons seafood bouillon powder or cubes
* 6 tablespoons pasilla chile cooked and liquefied.
* 2 tablespoons flour (roasted and sifted)
* 1 tablespoon of lard
* 6 garlic cloves, minced
Preparation:
1) Make a cut in the jalapeno chiles and remove as much seeds as you can, the traditional presentation of this dish requires that the jalapenos stay whole. Put the pasilla chiles in hot water for 10 minutes.
2) Cut the manta ray in cubes, then put the manta ray in a pot with boiling water (but turn off the stove), leave them in the ot water 2 minutes, then put them in another pot with cold water.
3) Put the following ingredients to the bowl of your blender: the tomato, the tomato paste, oregano, cumin, shrimp bouillon and pasilla chilies; add 1/2 cup water, just enough to help the blender to liquefy everything.
4) Put the lard in a saucepan and heat up to melt it, then put the garlic cloves in and when they start to brown take them out. Pour the contents of your blender in the saucepan and simmer five minutes.
5) Cook the celery, carrots, green beans; bring to a boil then reduce heat setting; add the jalapenos, and simmer for 5 minutes; add manta ray cubes then simmer 6 minutes, then finally add the shrimp and simmer 4 minutes.
Serve each bowl, placing one cooked chile jalapeno for each bowl then dividing the Cahuamanta among your guests.
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Mexico's Love of The Beatles Lives On
The Beatles formed in 1960 and the band's first album, Please Please Me appeared in March 1963. Seven years later, in April 1970, Paul McCartney publicly announced his departure, which brought an official end to the remarkable musical endeavor, and paved the way for its members to pursue solo careers. The Beatles never toured Mexico: the country was far less open in the 1960s and it was hard for foreign bands to perform here-a far-cry from today's open Mexico, where a constant stream of top music acts from around the globe arrive to perform sell-out concerts in Mexico City virtually every week of the year. The omission of a live performance, and the absence now of their physical presence as a band, fail to dampen Mexico's interminable love and care for the Fab Four from Liverpool. Over fifty years and two generations later, Mexicans' love of the Beatles lives on, and not just in wistful memory. Radio Universal in Mexico City plays two hours of Beatles (mornings and evenings) every weekday on a program featuring the band's best-known hits as well giving listeners an opportunity to discover some of their more obscure numbers. Mexico is awash with Beatles Tribute Bands-they perform every week somewhere in the capital. In 2015, Mexico set a new World Record for the most number of people to gather dressed as members of The Beatles and they remain among the most-listened to bands on Spotify in Mexico City. Even now, restaurants, cafes, night-clubs, museums, street art, book collections-and more, remain replete with Beatles memorabilia. Paul McCartney played several paid-concerts at Mexico City's Foro Sol auditorium in 2010, and then in the spring of 2012-forty-two years after the Beatles officially broke-up-he returned to Mexico City and gave a free concert in the capital's Zocalo-the second-largest central plaza in the world. Tens of thousands of fans attended the event and were especially enamored with McCartney's contemporary renditions of The Beatles classics. 80,000 people roared when Paul opened the concert with All my lovin' - and he continued to keep devoted fans enthralled by performing virtually non-stop for nearly three hours. Although the Beatles were together for only ten years, the legacy they created for popular music has yet to be equaled by any other music band, and perhaps nowhere else in the world today is their legacy kept alive as it is in Mexico. Mexico's ongoing enchantment with a British band from a city in the north of England most Mexicans had never even heard of before The Beatles arrived-and talent which touched the hearts of millions-is testament to music's gift; Mexicans' openness to sharing and experiencing foreign cultures has helped the country to expand its own horizons and cultivated inspiration across borders and across generations. |
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WiFi Cafe and Convenience Store
Sonoran Sea Resort
$154,900
INCLUDES THE REAL ESTATE,
INVENTORY, AND LIQUOR LICENSE!
Are you thinking about moving here to paradise but don't know how you would make a living? Well, this might just be your lucky day! How about owning a WiFi Cafe and Convenience store, right inside the lobby of the beautiful Sonoran Sea Resort? This turn-key business INCLUDES the Real Estate! Terms Available! This is a very rare opportunity so please give us a call today.
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Sonoran Sky 410
4 Bedroom 4 Bath Premium
$850,000
FANTASTIC CONDO AT A FANTASTIC PRICE!
ASSUMABLE LONG TERM LOAN!
Luxury four bedroom condo at the Sonoran Sky Resort featuring exquisite furnishings, wrap around terrace, and absolutely unbelievable views, all at a super great price. This fantastic condo has it all - and it has never been used as a rental. This condo truly must be seen to be appreciated. Priced to sell too! Don't let this one pass you by. Call today.
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PRIVATE GARAGE INCLUDED!
GREAT PRICE - 3 BEDROOM BEACHFRONT
I really can't believe that this condo is still available. This is a great condo at a super great price. You even get a private garage with the condo. This beautiful Ocean Front condo has unbelievable views and a truly fantastic price. Owner priced it to sell and it won't last long. Nicely furnished and turn-key ready to go. Put it in the rental pool for income or just keep it for yourself and your family. Either way, you can't go wrong with this beauty. Includes your own private garage for your vehicles and toys. You really need to come and see this one before it's gone.
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PENDING SALE
Here is a condo that won't be around for long. This beautiful 2 bedroom is fully furnished and ready for you to enjoy. Granite counter-tops, New kitchen cabinets, Crown molding, New black appliances. Really too many upgrades to list - this condo really is model-perfect. This one is ready to go so come check it out.
This can be the private getaway for you and your family, or you can place it into the rental pool and realize a nice income while you're not using it. C
ontact one of our sales staff today to set up a time to view this great condo. Lots of great things are going on in Rocky Point and now is the time to get into this beauty before prices go up.
Call today.
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| Sonoran Sun E310 1 Bedroom West Building $198,000 Link to Listing 
PENDING SALE
ASSUMABLE 5.9% LONG-TERM LOAN! Super nice one bedroom condo with stunning oceanfront views. Furnished very nicely and shows like a model. Very good rental income. This is one of the very few condos available with an assumable developer loan at 5.9%. $80,000 Down and assume the long term financing. Call for more details! Come and see this one before it's gone!
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Sonoran Spa N805
1 Bedroom Top Floor
$149,000
TOP FLOOR BEAUTY!
PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY!
Beautifully furnished condo on the top floor of the Sonoran Spa Resort. Sold fully furnished and turn-key ready to move in. Condos like this one priced so low don't come on the market very often so you need to hurry before it's gone.
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Sonoran Sky 310
4 Bedroom Premium Luxury
Brand New Developer Condo
$989,900
Link to Listing
UNBELIEVABLE LUXURY AND VIEWS
LONG TERM FINANCING 20% DOWN
NO PAYMENTS/INTEREST FIRST YEAR
This condo shows like a dream. It is the absolute epitome of luxury with views all the way down the beach from the huge, wrap-around terrace. Brand New with full warranty. No payments or HOA dues for one full year. This condo must be seen to be appreciated.
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NEW LISTING! NON-RENTAL!
LUXURY 3 BEDROOM CONDO
The views from this condo are as wonderful as the condo itself is. True luxury at its finest level awaits the new owner of this gem. Fully furnished and appointed, this new listing has never been used as a rental. Come see this one soon. You'll be glad that you did!
Come and take a look today.
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BEST PRICE AT THE SONORAN SEA!
This is a fantastic listing and it really must be seen to be appreciated. Great 2nd floor location makes this condo a great rental. Beachfront views and palm trees. Priced to sell quickly. Come see it today.
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Sonoran Sea W804
2 Bedroom West Building
$264,900
BEST PRICE ON 2 BEDROOM AT THE SEA
This is a great price for a 2 bedroom at the Sonoran Sea and the condo has everything! Beautifully furnished and would make a great rental. Won't last long. Ocean Front luxury at a great price. Call for details or to schedule a tour. You need to act fast on this special deal.
Come see for yourself.
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New Super Aggressive Price!
HUGE OCEANFRONT TERRACE!
If you would love a huge terrace overlooking the Sea of Cortez, this condo is for you. And, the new, aggressive price makes it a super great buy. This condo is so much larger and has so much more than a 2 bedroom yet it is priced in the same range. Long term renters are in the condo for now so please plan to make an appointment with one of our sales agents to see the condo.
Come check it out for yourself. You'll be glad you did.
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Check out this beautiful, fully furnished, two bedroom condo at the Sonoran Sea Resort. Seventh floor location gives fantastic views down the beach and still allows for easy access to beach, pools, Jacuzzis, store, restaurant, etc. You may want to keep this beautiful condo all for yourself, but it could be a great vacation rental as well. The price is right and you need to see this beauty.
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GROUND FLOOR ONE BEDROOM
GREAT RENTAL PROPERTY
Here is a popular ground floor condo priced to sell. These units don't come up for sale often. Beautifully furnished and great rental history are just the beginnings. Walk right out your door and to the pool and beach. Embrace the fabulous unobstructed beachfront views of the Sea of Cortez. This one is already getting alot of attention so act quickly and don't miss out on this fantastic bargain.
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LOW DOWN PAYMENT AND LONG TERM LOAN
BRAND NEW FURNISHINGS AND UPGRADES
This condo must be seen to be believed. Panoramic views down the beach in both directions. Condo is in perfect condition with brand new furnishings and a long term assumable developer loan at 5'9%. This could be a great rental - perfect for your family, friends, or a group purchase. Call our office for more details. This one could be your dream come true.
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LUXURY ONE BEDROOM BEACHFRONT
GREAT PRICE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
Complete Luxury condo with nothing but the absolute top end finishes, appliances, and furnishings. The list is just too long to print here but please come and check out everything that is offered with this beauty. You certainly will be glad that you did. It won't last for long!
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Sonoran Sun E702
2 BR East Building
$299,900
VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS!
NON-RENTAL CONDO
Beautiful turn key condo at the Sun. Views all the way down the beach and to the new Home Port. Fantastic sunsets right from your terrace. In the future, you can watch the cruise ships coming and going from your own private beachfront paradise. This condo is priced to sell and it is very nicely furnished and ready to go. Come see it today.
602-476-7511
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FANTASTIC PRICE ON LUXURY 4 BED 4 BATH
HUGE WRAP AROUND TERRACE
Best price at the Sonoran Sky on a luxury 4 bedroom, 4 bath, end unit condo. This is one of the nicest condos in town with the very best views all the way down the beach. Non-rental unit in excellent condition and fully furnished, turn-key ready to go. Make this one yours!
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NOW GREAT TERMS AVAILABLE!!!
This is a great price on a fantastic condo at the Sea. The views from this condo are nothing short of spectacular. Enjoy the Sunsets and the future cruise ships from the comfort of your private oceanfront terrace. Nicely furnished and ready to go. Come and see this one today before it's too late.
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EXCELLENT RENTAL HISTORY!
Brand new listing and priced lower than any other one bedroom at the Sonoran Sun Resort. This condo has been totally remodeled and is in perfect condition. It provides excellent rental income and would be a fantastic investment - or just keep it all for your own personal use. Either way, you can't go wrong on this one. Call or stop by and talk with one of our Sales Representatives today! You'll be glad you did.
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PENDING SALE
UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS!
15% DOWN 15 YEAR FINANCING!
The best of the best. Super luxurious 3 bedroom, 3 bath penthouse at the Sonoran Sky Resort. Priced to sell on the private penthouse floor. This is one of those condos that you just need to see to believe. You really can't put a price on the views from this condo.
Photos coming soon...
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Sonoran Spa E504
2BR East Building
$229,900
NON-RENTAL CONDO!
This condo is very nicely furnished, turnkey ready to go and has some of the best views on Sandy Beach. One day soon, you'll watch the ships roll in from your very own private terrace. This condo is a non-rental and it shows. Nicely furnished and just waiting for you. Give us a call or stop by the on-site sales office today!
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This is one of the few condos that really must be seen to be appreciated. It is a ground floor, end unit with more privacy than you would expect in a resort. Right on the beach and near everything, yet far enough from the pool and pool bar to give make it quiet and peaceful. These condos rarely come up for sale so please come and check it out right away. Beautifully furnished and turn-key ready to go. This condo has never been used as a rental and was always meticulously cared for by the owners.
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NEW LISTING!
This is a great condo, recently, very tastefully remodeled, with absolutely stunning ocean views at the Sonoran Spa Resort. If you are looking for a truly turn-key beauty, this is it. Great price. Great views. Ready to go. You can't lose on this one. Take a look!
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Sonoran Spa N807
1 B
R Top Floor
$165,000
Top floor one bedroom condo available at the Sonoran Spa Resort is priced to sell. Great views and nicely furnished. This condo is ready to go and it can be yours. Contact one of our Agents for more information.
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Sonoran Sea E1001
3 Bedroom Top Floor
$419,900
BEST VIEWS ON SANDY BEACH!
POSSIBLE TERMS AVAILABLE
This condo truly has the best views on Sandy Beach. Look all the way down the beach in both directions from your terrace. Three bedrooms and fully furnished turn-key ready to go for you so you can't go wrong. Great rental or just keep it all for yourself. Come and take a look. You won't be disappointed.
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Sonoran Sun E509
3 Bedroom Premium
GREAT PRICE! GREAT TERMS!
This 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Premium condo must be seen to be appreciated. Great price and ready to move in and enjoy This one is a Must See beauty with ocean front views beyond belief. Just 20% down and your in.
Call Today: 602-476-7511
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NEW LISTING! NON RENTAL!
Fantastic Views of Sea of Cortez and Old Port from this ground floor Beach Front end unit with wrap around patio. Non rental unit with lots of privacy. Beautifully furnished and turn-key ready to go. This would make a super rental, or keep it all for yourself. Come and see this one. You're sure to be very impressed.
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Sonoran Sky 1010
4 BR Premium End Unit
$829,900
SPECTACULAR VIEWS!
WRAP-AROUND TERRACE!
This is one of those condos that absolutely has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Premium end unit with wraparound terrace and views forever. You can see all the way from Old Port to the new Home Port from the comfort of your luxurious 4 bedroom condo. Impeccably furnished and ready to go. Be sure to come and see this one as soon as you can. It won't last long.
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Sonoran Spa W310
3BR West End Unit
$299,000
GREAT NEW PRICE! BEAUTIFUL CONDO!
3 BEDROOM WITH A 2 BEDROOM PRICE!
This spacious 3 bedroom end unit condo at the Sonoran Spa is a great buy. Lots of room and fantastic beachfront views. Very nicely furnished and ready to move right in. Rental income is an option or keep it all for yourself. Be the proud owner of this beachfront beauty. Call or stop by one of our sales offices today for more details.
Call Today: 602-476-7511
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We are Rocky Point's one and only exclusive and dedicated team who have always, and will always, sell Sonoran Resorts and ONLY Sonoran Resorts!
If you are looking for a team of real professionals who specialize in Puerto Penasco's best family of "True Beachfront" resorts, you've found us, and we are here to serve you.
Whether Buying or Selling, no one can serve you better when it comes to the Sonoran Resorts. We have been here since the beginning, and we will be here for you when you need us.
We don't just sell the Sonoran Resorts, we ARE the Sonoran Resorts. We work directly with the Developers, the HOAs, and the Rental companies.
We really can help you in ways that no one else can.
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