Welcome to November and Happy Dia de los Muertos from Rocky Point. The weather is perfect and there is so much going on this month, that you really need to make time to visit. This weekend is full of activities and the following weekend is the Rocky Point Rally. All that and much more to come all month long. Fun activities and great weather in the greatest little city on the beach anywhere. November is a great month to be in Puerto Penasco.
We are officially beginning our Annual Holiday Food Drive a bit earlier this year in an effort to catch all the people who will be in town for the festivities this month. Even though we have no posters up yet (they have been ordered though) or any boxes set up in our sales offices, we will begin accepting non-perishable food items, blankets, and jackets right away. Please bring something to donate if you're coming to town. If you don't want to bring something, you can certainly buy something locally. Every little bit helps.
I will try to head off the flood of calls and emails letting me know that our Live Camera is STILL not working by explaining why. You see, we decided that we wanted to upgrade the camera by giving it it's very own internet line. Sounds simple enough, right? Maybe not. Still waiting on the line to be installed and the old setup has been disabled so we just have to wait. I have been promised (more than once) by the provider that it will be "soon". So, I will echo their promise: The camera will be working again - "soon" (really).
Something that I have been wondering for a long time and have intended to investigate and report on no longer needs my investigation. Remember the big wind generator (the first one)? Went up pretty quickly and, as I remember it, started working fairly quickly after that. Since that time, a 2nd one was planned and the site was prepared. Then after a very long time, the pieces were delivered to the site. They they sat there on the ground for months and months. Finally, the thing was assembled. Great, now we have 2 wind generators (where the power goes is another story entirely). At that point, the blades were still. Stuck. Seemingly forever. I have been meaning to find out why, but before I had time (and remembered) to look into it, the blades started moving. Now, to be clear, they only moved a little, and only for a few days. They have now become still again, but they did move, so I think we're close. Honestly, I don't know whose project it is or why things have happened as they have. Surely there's a good reason, right? Maybe I still need to investigate...
If you will be in town this coming weekend, don't miss the Dia de los Muertos festivities in the area of the curios shops (aka Rodeo Drive or Shacks 5th Ave) and for another unusual treat, go see the Lucha Libre professional wrestling event. Way too much fun for the whole family. With that, I will set this one up to send in the morning and I'm off to bed. Every month I promise myself that I will finish early, and every month, I find myself rushing to get it done by my self-imposed 5:00 a.m. deadline. At least, after almost 8 years of putting these newsletters out, I'm getting used to it.
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 about 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.
Please check out some of our condos for sale along the right column.
You can see all of our listings by going to our website:
Besides our website, you can also see our listings at the following:
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Prescott Association of Realtors MLS
Northern Arizona Association of Realtors MLS
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Sonoran Resorts 8th Annual Food Drive Begins Now
As hard as it is to believe, the holiday season is upon us once again, and that means that it's time for our annual Food Drive. This will be the 8th year that the Sonoran Resorts team has orchestrated a food drive to assist those in need. Once again, we will be accepting all non-perishible food items in any of our sales office. Our offices at the Sonoran Spa, Sonoran Sea, Sonoran Sun, and Sonoran Sky are open every day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Please stop by to drop off a donation if you're in town. Warm jackets and blankets are needed too, and we will gladly accept those as well.
We are getting an earlier start this year in hopes of catching more people in town to donate. While we haven't kept track of exactly how much has been donated in years past, there have been several full pickup loads that have been delivered to various charity organizations over the years. With your help, hopefully we will surpass our donations this year. Thanks in advance to all who participate.
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Rocky Point Rally 2018 - Don't Miss It
Get ready for the 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally!
Have you ever experienced Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of November?
There's a pulsating sense of anticipation and optimism in the air, emblematic of a mini-vacation filled with the aroma of gasoline, open to all, and which often feels like the whole beach town has been reserved for fiesta.
In addition to the delicious weather and tantalizing sunsets, early November brings with it one of the largest motorcycle fiestas south of the US border. A festival filled with adrenalin, music events, motorcycles, and the best of friends from just about everywhere, not only the U.S. and Mexico but from across the globe. It's the Rocky Point Rally, which is now in its 18th year!
Each November, the rumble of motorcycles can be heard reverberating through town, mixed with the roar of people, announcing four days of "biker" celebrations replete with rock concerts at several venues, a bike show, bike parade, charity poker run, rides, and sunset cruises, with the Malecón and Calle 13 being the most popular meet up points. A free rebellious spirit permeates Rocky Point's main streets, which also includes taking in the wondrous beaches of the Sea of Cortez. Photos of bikes and beaches are particularly fantastic!
The Rocky Point Rally is a November celebration in town that can't be missed, regardless if you have a bike! Yet, after you've experienced one Rocky Point Rally you're sure to put buying a bike on your bucket list!
18th Rocky Point Rally Nov. 8 - 11, 2018!
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Black and White Ball 2018 - The Charity Event of the Year
First Lady, Linda Pivac de Munro, president of the City sponsored charity DIF, is proud to announce the 2018 Black and White formal dinner dance at the Puerto Penasco Municipal Convention and Expo Center. Continuing with the tradition and reaffirming their commitment to the scholarship program that DIF Municipal has carried out for many years, you are invited to attend the annual event, which will be held on Saturday, November 24th.
The tradition of the Black and White Ball began forty-two years ago, when the city administration hatched the idea in an effort to raise funds for local charitable needs. Each year, it is up to the administration and the President of DIF Municipal Charity (traditionally the First Lady) to plan, organize, and promote the event.
This will be the fourth annual gala organized and sponsored by the current administration, and this year promises to be even better than the previous three. After much preparation and promotion, the First Lady is confident that the event will be fabulous and will be attended by representatives of all three levels of government, Local, State, and Federal, along with a host of other government representatives, business owners, and town dignitaries, as well as local students and many tourists and local residents from the USA and other areas outside of town. Attendance for the evening is expected to surpass 1000 people.
The funds raised from the event will continue to support a local scholarship program created by First Lady Pivac de Munro and DIF Charity which assists students with limited resources in continuing their education from High School and beyond, helping eager students reach their Higher Education goals in both local and out of town Universities.
Currently, the DIF scholarship system supports 257 local and foreign students with 2 thousand pesos per semester each, as well as the cost of a house in Mexicali that houses 9 Puerto Peñasco students.
The First Lady warmly thanked everyone involved in making this special evening possible. "Sincerely and wholeheartedly, I am very grateful to all people and companies that have supported us directly and indirectly with the traditional Black and White Dance Dinner, this year and in the previous years", said Sra. Pivac de Munro. "At DIF Municipal Charity, we are betting on education. It is something that we feel very proud to be able to help in order to offer students better opportunities in the future".
Finally, the First Lady gave strong praise to all those who have and will purchase tickets to attend the event, and she emphasized that this formal event is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
For ticket sales and reservation of tables contact: Perla Mendivil at 638-109-4178. Ticket prices are: 900 pesos single (about $45 US), 1800 pesos per couple (about $90 US), and 400 pesos for students (about $20). Tickets include dinner, dancing, a fabulous live musical ensemble,and a night sure to be remembered for many years to come.
See you there!
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The 2018 Great Coastal Cleanup of the Upper Gulf of California was a Big Success
With the participation of 558 volunteers including children, young people, and adults, the successful annual campaign The Great Coastal Cleanup of the Upper Gulf of California was deemed a huge success. The program both helps clean up the trash and raises awareness about the importance of keeping the coasts clean and in good condition for the marine ecosystem, informed César García. "We managed to collect 1,161 kilograms of garbage, from the beaches and the sea floor with the active participation of more than 550 volunteers including both children and adults"
The Director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT) explained that the Municipal Government through various municipal agencies joined forces with organizers of the Local Committee of Clean Beaches,
Intercultural Center for Deserts and Oceans (CEDO),
Rotary Club Puerto Peñasco,
and the Riverside Inter-Community Group of the Puerto Peñasco-Puerto Lobos Corridor and educational institutions to coordinate this massive campaign to clean up the coasts and the seabed.
The joint efforts on Saturday, October 27th, were able to collect 1,161 kilograms of garbage, including waste such as glass, cigarette butts, bottle tops, plastic, aluminum cans, and untold bags of other debris.
Garcia explained that the efforts focused on the beaches of La Pinta,
Mayan Palace,
Las Conchas, Mi Playa,
Mirador,
The Malecon,
Playa Hermosa, Sandy Beach,
The Reef,
La Cholla Beach,
Estero La Cholla,
as well as Estero Morúa. Much trash was also collected from the seabed by volunteer divers in many areas.
"It was an event of pleasant family atmosphere, where the importance of the culture of care and cleanliness of the environment and marine fauna is reinforced," said César García. Finally, the director of ZOFEMAT, on behalf of Mayor Kiko Munro, thanked all participating institutions and organizers for their active participation in keeping the environment and the beach coasts clean and free of garbage.
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead 2018 - Altares y Catrinas
To experience and appreciate the real difference between Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos, come experience 2 days of celebrations to be held on November 2nd and 3rd in the area of the curios shops between the Expo Center and the railroad tracks. Some still refer to the area as "Shacks 5th Avenue" in reference to the area years ago before it received a total transformation into what it is today.
Along with the fun and festivities, there will be two contests to enjoy and for which you may want to participate. The first will be for the presentation of Altares de Muertos (Alters honoring the dead), and the second will be for the best Catrina (skeleton) costume and makup. Both are in honor of celebrating the tradition of the holiday. Winners will take home some great prizes.
Friday, November 2 is the day of the Altares de Muertos contest complete with judges tour of the exhibitions, tradition talks, and many artistic events on stage presented by the Casa de Cultura and Taide Independent Theater.
Saturday, November 3 will bring the theatrical performance, Luto, Flores, y Tamales, by La Chirpa Teatro, along with more artistic events and the catwalk and judging of the Catrinas contest followed by the awards presentations. Both days will be fun and not to be missed.
Registration open for both contests at the Casa de Cultura from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Telephone 638-388-6375 or 638-080-6098
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Adopt-A-Classroom Annual Bird Island Trip - November 23rd
Help Adopt A Classroom raise funds towards next semester's needs and have a great day on the Sea of Cortez at the same time. As of this writing, there are still places available for the trip.
Each year at this time, Mark and Barb organize a fun adventure trip to Bird Island to raise funds for their Adopt A Classroom 2nd Semester High School Program and other school projects. The boat trip is donated by Ernesto Jimenez Ruelas of Federico's Fishing Charters, and the owner of Siana, a 54 foot cruiser with all the comforts that you would expect from a boat that size. This is the second year for their very generous donation. The moneys collect pays for fuel and the remainder is all put to work helping local schools and students.
Bring your cooler with your Thanksgiving Leftovers, snacks, and favorite beverages. No glass containers on the boat, please. Be sure to bring your camera (cell phone) and water toys. There will be a few kayaks on board for people to use. Mark O will be onboard to answer questions and check you off the list.Chuck, Val and others who go every year will also be on the boat to answer questions. If you have snorkel gear, be sure to bring it. There will be some onboard to use but definitely not enough for everyone. If you are prone to sea sickness, don't forget to take something before you go. Once you're onboard, it's too late.
November 23, 2018 , Cost : $75.00 per person, Boat boards at 7:30am and departs at 8:00. Space is Limited If trip cannot go due to wind, your money will be refunded, however if you just don't show up, there will be no refund.
Cash donations can also be made to Adopt A Classroom. Please call or email Barb to get head count on boat to see if there is still room. before you pay for trip. Payments can be made to PAYPAL: [email protected], Barbara Olszewski, 602-324-9529, MX cell 638-114-2406.
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Puerto Penasco Areas Experience Major Flooding From October Storms
Puerto Penasco generally doesn't receive much rain. In fact, the average rainfall for an entire year is just less than 3.5". So, truth be told, we are really not very well prepared for a rainstorm. Streets were not designed to drain large amounts of water and most people (including myself) tend to neglect their roof maintenance. When it does rain hard, it can definitely cause some inconvenience and flooding. When it rains really hard, such as was the case when two tropical storms came through last month, that flooding and inconvenience can be ramped up quite a bit.
Hurricane Rosa and Hurricane Sergio, both turned into tropical storms and both came through Rocky Point in October, bringing an unusually high amount of rainfall for our little city. Cholla Bay reportedly received 6" of rain in only 2 hours. Needless to say, the area had some pretty extensive flooding and some road damage. Things have been back to normal for quite some time now, but the City will be patching potholes for months. Fortunately, there was not much wind and the storms were definitely not "hurricane" dangerous, but they were very inconvenient to say the least and they did cause some fairly significant damage from Cholla Bay all the way to Playa Encanto.
Here are a few photos that show some of the damage and flooding in and around town:
Cholla Bay
Calle 13
Blvd. Benito Juarez
Road to Playa Encanto
Sonoyta "shortcut"
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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.
Following weeks of incubation, the first 29 baby sea turtles of the season were released on Sunday, October 14th, in Las Conchas, where mama turtle made her nest two months ago.
Cesar Garcia Gonzalez, Director of the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT), explained on this occasion members of the Clean Beach Committee, along with volunteers and tourists, participated in the turtle release by creating a human chain in helping provide safe passage for the young turtles as they made their way to the sea. As in the past, biologist Itzel Cárdenas of Grupo Vidanta was on hand to carefully supervise the trail of the 29 sea turtles to the water.
Garcia Gonzalez recalled at the beginning of September this year, a report was made about the arrival of a sea turtle on the Las Conchas beach to nest. Over 100 eggs were collected safely and put in protected enclosures, as per protocol.
He added this represented the first of six turtle nests this season, with expectations of successful hatchings of the more than 500 eggs collected and protected now in 2018.
New Fishing Gear May Help Protect Endangered Vaquita
Testing of new shrimp nets for the upper Sea of Cortez was scheduled to begin on the first of, however the project was delayed due to the tropical storms that came through the area. Delegate of SEMARNAT in Baja California, Alfonso Blancafort, commented Friday that the tests will comence immediately and will be carried out throughout the entire shrimping season which ends at the end of the year.
Since 2015, a ban has been established for commercial fishing in the Upper Sea of Cortez, with the objective of protecting the endangered vaquita marina. Many have confidence that this new equipment can make it possible for shrimpers to operate in the area negatively impacting the small population of vaquita that remains in the area. If test results come back favorably, commercial fishing could be reactivated for the area as soon as next season.
US Consulate to Host Passport Renewal Fair on November 6th
The United States Consulate General from Nogales, Mexico, is pleased to announce a Passport Fair for U.S. citizens living in the Puerto Peñasco community. "We look forward to this opportunity to support Americans citizens who would like to renew their U.S. passports or seek notarial services". Appointments will be offered to American citizens who send a request for an appointment via email to [email protected]. Consulate staff will respond with detailed instructions to those requesting appointments.
What: Passport Fair
Where: American Legion (Av. Chihuahua 141, Benito Juarez, 83554)
When: Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Who: All U.S. citizens seeking passport or notarial services
The Passport Fair will be hosted by the American Citizen Services section at the Consulate General.
U.S. Consulate General
American Citizen Services
Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Mermaids Market Returns for Another Season
The "Mermaids" are back at work!
Check out all the Mermaid's Treasures at each Mermaid Market.
We have New Vendors (Mermaids) scheduled to be joining us!
The 2017 - 2018 Season dates are listed on the poster
Murder Mystery Dinner for Penasco Scouts
The Puerto Peñasco Scouts Troop 002 presents a fundraiser:
"The Trailer Park Tragedy"
A murder mystery who dun it dinner! Join us on Saturday November 17th
at 5:00 p.m. (location to be announced soon) to guess who, when, where, and why! Come have a delicious dinner, a drink, enjoy the who dun it show, and meet our Scouts and Leaders. Meet new people and greet the ones you know. We anticipate having a bar, so you can purchase additional drinks. Tea and water will be provided.
All of this for only $20.00 USD.
Contact:
Deb Turner - (520) 906-3065/ (638) 386-8645
Haley James - (638) 104-1515
Marsha Hansen - (520) 234-2577
Red Cross Volunteers Receive Training in the Use of Defibrillators
On Wednesday, October 17, the State Red Cross provided training to personnel from delegations of Puerto Peñasco, Caborca, Sonoyta, Magdalena, Cananea, Imuris, Agua Prieta and Benjamín Hill, in the use of external automatic defibrillators, which were delivered recently to each delegation.
Miguel Ángel Ibarra Lomelí, Relief Coordinator of Cruz Roja Peñasco, who attended the training on behalf of this delegation, indicated that the delivery of the devices "Lifepak 1000", costing around 58,000 pesos each, was completed and the units are ready to use as needed. These devices, are used for people suffering from cardio respiratory arrest, and to provide a controlled discharge, achieving the stabilization of cardiac activity.
Toy Drive Donations Needed
It's that time of year again, and Adopt A Classroom will be collecting to buy toys for their annual toy and treats giveaway. Below is a message from Barb Olszewski:
In November I will brave the border and spend your money on toy sales. I will go to Ajo with the hope to buy out Family Dollar. They do a sale buy one get one 1/2 price and they have a alternate location in Gila Bend. I will ask some friends to go shopping with me and help bring across the border.
We go to the shack area by and on the dump and along tracks where they do not even have water lines to their homes. All toys will be given to children as we do every year. We help with the Xmas party for over 500 kids there.
The cost of the toys will average $5.00 to $10.00 each and filling in with some $2.00 little stuff and sale items.
I have to Break out the Santa suit for Mark again soon. That Santa does a lot of local events for charities . He will also be Santa out at the edge of town. You should see the kids run up to see Santa. It's great. We are also looking for bulk candy for scout Halloween party and Santa hand outs to the kids.
Cash donations can be made to Pay Pal with notation "Toys" - to [email protected]. Or check made out to Barbara Olszewski , P.O. Box 695, Lukeville , AZ 85341 Or please call me to meet up to pick up donations in RP 602-324-9529 MX cell 638 114 2406,. Thank you all so much for caring about our kids in Rocky Point.
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For Something Fun and Different, Attend Lucha Libre on Saturday
Literally translated as "Free Fighting", Lucha Libre is similar to American WWF Wrestling, but it usually includes more high flying jumps & athletic moves than its American equivalent. And of course, Lucha Libre is easily recognized by those all-important lucha libre masks which hide the identity of the luchadores (fighters).
Lucha Libre dates back to 1863, but became more popular after the 1933 founding of the Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling Enterprise), then with the invention of television allowing the sport to reach a much larger following. Lucha Libre in Mexico City is a popular pastime for locals and tourists alike, who want to catch a glimpse of their favorite luchador.
The most famous luchador in Lucha Libre was named El Santo (The Saint), who wore a silver mask & fought for nearly 5 decades. He became a symbol of justice for Mexicans, and appeared in comics and films battling his evil rival, Blue Demon, as well as more unusual foes like zombies, vampires, and werewolves. Ever wondered where the film Nacho Libre got inspiration? Wonder no more.
Lucha Libre Masks
Not every luchador fighter in Lucha Libre wears a mask, but for the majority, the mask hides their true identity and is a vital part of their luchador persona. In the early days, the Mexican wrestling masks were more simplistic with different colors to distinguish the wrestler, but have gradually developed into more complex designs with some transforming the wearer into horned animals, gods and ancient heroes. Sometimes high stakes fights include fighting for your opponent's mask - and losing their lucha libre mask can mean the end of a luchador's career - or at least the end of the persona they created. Some fighters never remove their masks in public. El Santo continued to wear his mask long after retirement, and was even buried wearing it.
The Rules
To win in one-on-one matches you must pin your opponent for a count of three, knock them out of the ring for a count of twenty, force submission, or get them disqualified. A
less common fifth way of winning is with the "exceso de rudezas" (excessive violence) rule, in which the referee awards the clearly superior wrestler the title. As far as banned moves, the 'piledriver' is definitively not allowed, but is still frequently seen. However, the few rules of lucha libre that are theoretically in place are (to put it lightly) rarely enforced in practice, principally due to the highly choreographed nature of the bouts. What did you expect from a form of wrestling whose name translates to 'free-style fighting'?
The Moves
The moves of a lucha libre bout, while highly stylized, are still impressive to watch in action. They're typically characterized by lots of flamboyant, aerial maneuvers and speedy, acrobatic combos. Just like US wrestling, many moves are named for the
wrestlers that have perfected them and regularly use them to their advantage, such as the huracán rana, a twist on the classic rana that was developed by Huracán Ramírez. Other popular lucha libre moves include the plancha, in which a wrestler is flat on their back in the ring and is then jumped on from a great height by their opponent. A centón is similar, but the jumping wrestler lands on their back. Topes are any moves that involve a head butt in one way or another.
The Format
Each lucha libre bout, whether it's one-on-one or tag team style, has a storyline and (most often) a predetermined winner from the outset. A typical story line in the art of lucha libre is that of the técnicos versus the rudos. In plain English, the
good guys versus the bad guys. Team técnicos represent the common man, whereas the rudos are the antagonists, representative of politicians or narcos and so on. To win a battle like this, you must pin two of your opponents or take out the opposing team's captain. Very often there will be two referees (one for the técnicos, one for the rudos) trying to keep the underhand moves of the rudos in check.
The Luchadores
As mentioned above, not all luchadores were created equal - some fall under the evil rudos category, whereas some are renowned técnicos. As well as this, you may also see luchadoras (female wrestlers), and exóticos, who threaten the masculinity of their opponents with their over-the-top campiness. Another form of luchador are the dwarfs of the lucha libre world, who are regularly slung around the ring.
While the
athleticism needed to be a luchador is very real - some of the moves these guys and gals come out with are spectacular to say the least - the true role of the luchador is one of entertainer. After all, they need to be semi-decent actors to pull off the menacing, hateful personas that they act out night after night in the ring.
No luchador will reveal his or her real name while in character, nor will they remove their mask without being forced to. In fact, occasionally fights include a de-masking condition for the loser, which in literal terms equates to great shame and a loss of status. Therefore, the persona that is played out by the luchadores is intrinsically tied into the costume and mask that they wear.
Tips For Your Visit
- Don't get too close to the front or you risk being caught up in the ruckus of the fight, but similarly, don't sit way back - you want to be close enough to the action.
- Prepare for the atmosphere to be rowdy and oftentimes incredibly
macho. By this we mean that scantily clad women are key components of the show, as are homophobic slurs when exóticos make their appearance.
- Don't worry about bringing the kids, because these events are typically family friendly. As long as they don't speak Spanish, you needn't worry about them picking up any bad language.
- Finally, and most importantly, suspend your disbelief - that's the only way you'll enjoy a lucha libre!
The event will be held in the municipal auditorium/gymnasium on Benito Juarez, near the baseball stadium.
Ticket prices are $100 pesos for adults (+/- $6 US) and $50 pesos for kids (+/- $3 US)
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The Mexican League Playing American Football: Meet the LFA
For those living in Mexico who are die-hard fans of American football, there is hope for you when the NFL season ends: there is a Mexican league playing American football-and it's growing.
The
LFA (or
Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional) began only a few years ago in 2016. The real powerhouse behind the LFA's creation is
Juan Carlos Vázquez-a Fox Sports commentator. Vázquez was a huge fan of the previous American football league in Mexico called Liga Master, and all his life he had dreamed of creating his own league. He even wrote his MBA thesis on Liga Master and how foreign American football leagues can become successful. After 6 years of work, Juan Carlos Vázquez-along with Edgar Zapata who coaches one of the teams-managed to put together a consortium of investors to create the first Mexican football league in 20 years. He would now begin his second job as the Operational Director of the LFA.
The LFA began with only four teams: three based in Mexico City, and one in the State of Mexico. Each team had a 40-man roster with an additional 5 players allowed during practice. LFA officials are hoping to keep the league Mexican-allowing only two foreign players per team in 2017. These teams played each other only twice during that first regular season. They would have a short playoff, and one team would emerge victorious at the Tazón México-the Mexican version of the Superbowl. They had big dreams of expanding the league to 6 teams by 2018, and even 8 teams by 2020-which would put it on par with the
CFL (Canadian Football League).
All games the first couple years were played at the Estadio Jesús Martínez "Palillo" which has a maximum capacity of 6,000, and is located in Mexico City. Attendance was 1,600 on average, it climbed to an average of 1,900 in 2017, and it is steadily increasing. This included 200 - 300 underprivileged children who get in through a government program called the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF). The rest of the attendees are largely friends and family of the players-and the die hard fans. During the 2016 season, both sides of the stadium were only used twice: the LFA's first match ever-the opening game-and the Tazón México. Since then the LFA has expanded to five stadiums through the 2018 season.
However in their opening year, they would have to settle for only four original teams:
The Eagles - Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City
The Condors - Xochimilco, Mexico City
The Mayas - Iztacalco, Mexico City
The Raptors - Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México
The Mayas went on to win the Tazón México their opening year, when they defeated the Raptors with a score of 29-13.
The LFA shocked the sports world when it expanded to six teams the very next year. They added two northern teams and they split the divisions into Northern Division and Central Division with three teams in each division-with the Eagles changing their name to the Mexicas after the leaders of the Aztec Empire for which the country is named.
In the second year, the teams were:
- Northern Division -
The Dinos - Saltillo, Coahuila
The Fundidores - Monterrey, Nuevo León
The Raptors - Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México
- Central Division -
The Condors - Xochimilco, Mexico City
The Mayas - Iztacalco, Mexico City
The Mexicas - Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City
The LFA's sophomore year was filled with challenges to overcome. The fledgling league could only afford to pay players low wages-and so the players often hold second jobs. One is a chef in a fine-dining restaurant, another is a police officer, still others are electrical engineers, and entrepreneurs. Gerardo Gil, the defensive back for the Mayas, doubles as a surgeon. His brother Antonio runs a chicken distribution and production business and plays as a defensive lineman for the Condors. Yet, they face off against each other as equals on the football field. The LFA could only afford to pay the players about $500 USD a month in 2017. When teams have to travel to Mexico City to play a game, they fly home that night to avoid travel accommodations and sleeping arrangements.
Still, every team has professional-quality gear, and each team has a complete staff with medical personnel, trainers, and coaching staff. "We hope in a few years that this league can be successful enough that the players can live just from playing," said Mayas head coach Ernesto Alfaro. They are given a salary and they all have paid medical insurance to protect the player in the case of injury, complications, and high out-of-pocket costs. Each team even has cheerleaders and a mascot.
In 2017, the Mayas repeated their victory at the Tazón México with a 24 - 18 win over the new Dinos of Saltillo.
By the 2018 season, the LFA had increased its games to a respectable 7-game regular season. However in 2018, the LFA faced its own challenges when operational problems led to the cancellation of a game between the Mexicas and the Dinos. Despite this setback, the Mexicas would go on to win the Tazón México giving the Raptors their second 29 - 13 in the Mexican league's final match. As a special treat, this game was played in
Estadio Azul-where the Cruz Azul plays-with a capacity of 33,000 (almost 6 times that of their typical stadium in the LFA).
For 2019, the LFA is looking to the future. Right after the NFL's superbowl ends, the LFA will begin in hopes of riding the emotions of the American league. They have secured an extra two teams: for the Northern Division, the Osos of Toluca, CDMX, and for the Southern Division, the Artilleros of Puebla City, Puebla-which is one of the fastest-growing and trendiest cities in all of Mexico. These extra teams will come with two extra stadiums increasing the league's reach to millions more Mexicans. Even more incredible, a press conference was held the 20th of April of 2018, shortly before the latest Tazón México, where it was announced that the league would be adding an additional two teams bringing the total to ten teams in the LFA. This leaves the LFA with more teams than Canada's CFL.
Some ties have begun between the NFL and the LFA (which can only bring the fledgling league good publicity). Chad Johnson (formerly Chad Ochocinco)
played a guest match with the Fundidores of Monterrey in 2017. Also, a linebacker of the Fundidores named Octavio González was
invited to try out for the NY Giants minicamp. He performed admirably and is on the NY Giants short list for this 2018 - 2019 season. Overall, the LFA seems to be secure in the coming years while the sport appears to be building a steady fan base.
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November 20th: Mexico's Revolution Day
November 20th marks the anniversary of the
start of the 1910-1917 Revolution- specifically the call to arms by Francisco I. Madero to unseat the dictator Porfirio Díaz, who had remained in power for more than three decades.
2010 marked the centenary of the episode, during which time a number of special events were held, and a limited edition
commemorative $100 peso banknote (now a collector's item) was produced.
While
Mexico's annual Independence Day is celebrated with vigor on September 16th each year, featuring parties, fireworks, gatherings of family and friends to eat traditional dishes such as
pozole and
tostadas, and the 11 p.m. "
grito" - either watched on television or attended at the local
zocalo - Día de la Revolución is little more than another
día festivo
- a day off school or work - and the reflections and orations on the achievements of those years of turmoil are left almost exclusively to the political classes.
Mexico's Revolution Day is one of the public holidays which was folded into a selection of designated "
long weekends," or bank holidays, introduced in 2006 and today, the closest holiday weekend to the anniversary is now known as "
El Buen Fin" ("the good weekend")-an event where retailers and travel companies across the country join in a promotional extravaganza offering discounts and other savings, emulating the U.S. tradition of Black Friday, when stores begin their holiday season sales. The initiative, which was first introduced in 2011, has become a de-facto annual
shopping event in Mexico.
While few Mexicans question the importance of the birth of an independent nation after three centuries of colonial rule, the 1910-1917 period of conflict that led to the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution was far more complex, and to a certain extent inconclusive. A number of the better-known heroes of the Revolution were themselves killed in acts of treachery well after 1917. Emiliano Zapata in 1919, Venustiano Carranza in 1920, Francisco Villa in 1923, and Álvaro Obregón in 1928.
Disagreements continue to this day on the significance of the events that made up the revolution, with ideas usually influenced by political views. The revolution is not the same thing seen from the left as from the right, and its success or failure from either of those viewpoints is not something that can be easily settled.
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Mexico's Time Zones
Mexico's land territory, including the Baja peninsula, straddles an area between 23.6345° North, and 102.5528° West. To give that some time-zone perspective, its longitudinal land mass covers a distance-equivalent starting on the Pacific coast in California USA, and ending near Pensacola, Florida-thus spanning some 1,700 miles.
Mexico used to have three time zones, until February 1, 2015 when a fourth time zone was introduced for the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, home to Mexico's most popular vacation resorts including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum as well as the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres.
Mexico's Four Time Zones
Baja California [North] (
Zona Noroeste) - Which covers the northeastern reaches of the Baja peninsula, the state of Baja California and is aligned with US Pacific Time. Note that the state's name is Baja California, not as it's sometimes referred to as '
Baja California Norte'.
Mexico's Pacific Time Zone (
Zona Pacifico) - This zone begins in Guayabitos, north of Puerto Vallarta (Vallarta and environs are not affected) and includes the states of Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora, and Chihuahua.
Zona Pacifico is aligned with US Mountain Time.
Mexico's Central Time Zone (
Zona Centro) - This zone covers most of Mexico, including Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Merida and is aligned with US Central Time.
Mexico's Southeastern Time Zone (
Zona Sureste) - This is the fourth time zone specifically affecting the state of Quintana Roo. It's aligned with US Eastern Standard Time and does not move its clocks backward or forward each year.
Seasonal Time Changes
To complicate matters, not all Mexican states move their clocks each year, and those that do, don't necessarily synchronize with dates that other Mexican zones change their clocks, nor the dates that the USA, Canada and Europe move theirs.
For example, Mexico's relatively-new Southeastern time zone aligns with the US Eastern Standard Time and doesn't move its clocks anymore; so its clock time is aligned for part of the year with the US ET, but leaves that alignment by an hour when the US moves its clocks forward (the alignment returns in the autumn when the US moves it clocks back again). And because the Northeastern time zone synchronizes on the date that US Pacific clock-times change, and not the date of the Mexican Central clock-time change, there can be further clock-time disparity for some weeks each year in the spring and autumn.
Puerto Penasco and the rest of Sonora has chosen not participate in the time changes, as has our neighbor to the North, Arizona. No need to change your clocks, but it is good to keep in mind that most of the rest of both countries will.
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Daylight Savings Time in Mexico
Daylight Savings ends Sunday but the practice could be put to President Elect, AMLO's, next vote.
The incoming president surveyed the public on it when he was mayor of Mexico City.
Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday in most of Mexico but is there a chance the practice might change under the new federal government?
When president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador served as mayor of Mexico City between 2000 and 2005 he often clashed with then-president Vicente Fox on a range of issues and public policy, one of which was Daylight Savings Time.
The former mayor decided to consult the people - as he is doing now with Mexico City's airport - if they wished to continue changing their clocks twice a year, which he had previously declared unconstitutional and illegal.
The February 2001 survey polled 321,933 from the Mexico City area and found that only 25% supported the measure, while 75% did not.
The following day, López Obrador issued a decree that would regulate time in the city, in opposition to another decree by President Fox regarding the implementation of Daylight Savings Time.
The disagreement went to the Supreme Court where a ruling went against both decrees and left the final decision on the matter in the hands of the federal Congress which in the end voted for its adoption.
López Obrador brought the issue up again in 2006 during his presidential campaign. He made it clear that continuing with Daylight Savings Time would be decided through public consultation if he were elected.
Early Sunday morning the clocks will fall back one hour everywhere in Mexico except in municipalities located along the northern border where the time change takes place on November 4. Matters are simpler in the states of Sonora and Quintana Roo which do not observe Daylight Savings.
With a new president eager to transform his country and one who is keen on public consultation, the rest of the country might soon join them. Only "time" will tell...
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The Story of Mexican Beer
The Spaniards were the first to brew beers in Mexico using barley and wheat, although production was limited in the early days, in part due to the lack of available grains.
The first official concession to brew European-style beers was issued by the Spanish authorities in the middle of the 16th century; however, despite the brewers' attempts to expand the business by growing more crops locally to increase the supply of barley at a lower price, heavy regulation and high taxation imposed by Spain on locally-produced beers and wines stymied the industry's growth.
After
Mexico's war of independence, beer production began to flourish in Mexico, and during the latter part of the 19th century an influx of German immigrants brought additional knowledge and expertise to the field which caused the local market to diversify and improve its products.
By the turn of the 20th century, beer had become big business in Mexico, helped also by prohibition in the United States at that time, which gave rise to a brisk and profitable trade of beer and other alcoholic beverages along Mexico's border towns and cities.
By the end of the Mexican Revolution, there were more than thirty-five breweries operating in Mexico, and a period of consolidation that began in the 1920s brought about the beer market we see here today: smaller breweries were absorbed into one of the "big-two" breweries,
Grupo Modelo and
Cerveceria Cuautehmoc-Moctezuma, which emerged as the dominant players of the Mexican beer market.
Successful beers produced by the acquired regional breweries were mass-produced and distributed nationally, and less successful beers disappeared from the market altogether. Smaller breweries that were not bought-out were forced to close as they could not compete with the economies-of-scale brought about through consolidation.
The two big Mexican breweries, which by the turn of the 21st century controlled over 90% of the Mexican beer market, were subsequently acquired by international conglomerates. Cerveceria Cuautehmoc-Moctezuma, whose brands include Sol, Bohemia, Tecate, and Carta Blanca, was sold to Heineken in 2010; Grupo Modelo, which sells Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico brands among others, was acquired by Anheuser-Busch in 2013.
The colossal marketing budgets and the extensive distribution networks controlled by these two breweries ensure that their big-brand names are placed at the forefront of buyers' choices across the country. However, changing consumer habits are fueling a boom in artisanal beer across Mexico, and
independent brewers have been making a noticeable comeback in recent times with small-batch craft beer and ale labels appearing regionally in local stores, restaurants, and bars.
The majority of beers sold in Mexico today are lagers, pilsners, Vienna-style light and dark beers, as well as Munich dark beers. Beer in Mexico is served cold, or taken as a
Michelada: beer with lime juice, or lime juice mixed with a variety of spicy sauces like Worcester, tabasco, or soy sauce.
The beverage is still regularly supplied using returnable bottles, although recyclable cans and bottles are becoming increasingly common. If you are visiting Mexico and purchase beer from a local store, choose the cans or recyclable bottles with the words "
No Retornable" printed on the label, which don't require a deposit and can be recycled after use.
When you're living in Mexico, it's worth building up a small stock of returnable bottles which you can take back to the store when you want refills. Building up a rapport with your
local store keeper might earn you the privilege of being able to take beer bottles without paying a deposit, as the store keeper trusts that you will return the bottles and, presumably, buy more beer there.
Most Mexican beer bottle sizes are 325ml, although some brands of beer are also available in larger 925ml, 940ml and full 1-liter sizes.
In Mexican slang Spanish, the larger bottles are called caguamas (sea turtles) or if you're in north-eastern Mexico you might hear them referred to as ballenas (whales); in Mazatlan, ballenas refer specifically to the Pacifico brand of beer sold in the larger-sized bottles.
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Turkey in Mole Poblano
It may be called the great American bird, but turkey was first domesticated in Mexico, where, as James Beard once wrote, "it was to that country what beef is to the United States." One of our favorite preparations is a celebratory dish from the Mexican state of Puebla: a slow braise of breast meat in a deep, dark mole that's shot through with three kinds of dried chiles, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds and enriched with chocolate and spices. The spicy, sweet, savory sauce can be sopped up with hot tortillas and rice, or even crusty bread.
What You Will Need:
SERVES 12-14
Ingredients:
12 dried ancho chiles
12 dried guajillo chiles
6 dried pasilla chiles
5 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. whole aniseed
1 tsp. black peppercorns
½ tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. dried marjoram or oregano
3 dried bay leaves, crumbled
1 ½ stick cinnamon, broken into pieces
2 cups canola oil
7 ¼ cups chicken or turkey stock
1/2 cup skin-on almonds
½ cup raw shelled peanuts
1/3 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup raisins
2 slices white bread
2 stale corn tortillas
10 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 large tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
1 large tomato, quartered
1 (4-5-lb.) whole skin-on boneless turkey breast, split into halves
Kosher salt, to taste
1 cup fi
nely chopped Mexican chocolate
4 tbsp. sugar, plus more to taste
Tortillas and cilantro sprigs, for serving
Instructions:
Stem chiles; shake seeds into a bowl. Tear chiles into pieces; set aside. Measure 4 tbsp. chile seeds (discard the rest) and 4 tbsp. sesame seeds into a small skillet set over medium heat. Toast seeds, swirling pan, for 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder. Toast aniseed, peppercorns, and cloves; transfer to grinder along with thyme, marjoram, bay leaves, and cinnamon. Grind into a powder and transfer to a large bowl; set spice mixture aside.
Heat oil in an 8" skillet over medium heat. Working in small batches, add chiles and cook, turning, until toasted, about 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon and reserving oil in skillet, transfer chiles to paper towels to drain. Transfer fried chiles to a large bowl; add boiling water to cover. Let chiles steep for 30 minutes. Strain chiles, reserving soaking liquid.
Working in 3 batches, put 1/3 of the chiles, 1/4 cup soaking liquid, and 1/4 cup stock into a blender; purée. Set a sieve over a bowl and strain chile mixture, pushing it through sieve with a rubber spatula; discard solids. Reserve blender; set chile purée aside.
Return skillet with oil to medium heat. Working with one ingredient at a time, fry the almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and raisins until toasted, about 1 minute for almonds, 45 seconds for peanuts, 20 seconds for pumpkin seeds, and 15 seconds for raisins. Transfer each fried batch to paper towels to drain. Return skillet to medium heat and fry the bread, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to paper towels. Repeat with tortillas. Break bread and tortillas into small pieces and transfer to bowl, along with the almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, and ground spice mixture; set aside.
Set a fine strainer over an 8-qt. Dutch oven. Strain all but 2 tbsp. oil from skillet into Dutch oven; set aside. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions; cook, stirring, until brown, 10-12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onion mixture to bowl with spice mixture. Return skillet to medium-high heat; add tomatillos and tomatoes; cook, stirring, until soft, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to bowl with spice mixture along with 2 1/2 cops stock. Puree spice mixture in reserved blender. Press through the strainer into a bowl; set purée aside.
Heat reserved Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season turkey breasts with salt. Brown each breast, turning once, for 12 minutes. Transfer turkey to a plate. Pour off all but 3 tbsp. of oil in Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add chile purée; cook, stirring, until thick, 10-12 minutes. Add spice purée, reduce heat, and cook, stirring, for 30 minutes. Stir in 4 cups stock and chocolate; simmer, partially covered and stirring often, for 1 hour. Season mole sauce with salt and sugar; remove from heat.
Heat oven to 325°. Nestle turkey in mole sauce. Bake, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into turkey reads 150°, about 1 hour. Transfer pot to a rack; let rest 20 minutes. Slice turkey, serve with sauce, and garnish with remaining sesame seeds and cilantro; serve with tortillas.
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No Hay
If you have lived in Mexico for a while, the title of this article will sound a familiar ring. If you come to live in Mexico for a while, you will, without doubt, become well acquainted with these two words.
No Hay, in Spanish, means "there isn't any," and in Mexico the term may be applied to almost anything, anytime you need or wish to acquire something.
The term may be used to express a dearth of foodstuffs, "
No hay leche" (no milk today), stuff in general, "
No hay lentes de contacto" (no contact lenses in stock), and even services,
"No hay luz" (power cut).
While the overall
availability of all kinds of things and services is Mexico has improved immensely in recent years, in comparison to its northern neighbors, the continuous reliable supply of certain types of goods and services can sometimes still be a hit-and-miss affair here.
This inconsistency of supply can sometimes be a source of frustration, in most part, because Murphy's Law dictates that in Mexico, the infamous '
No Hay' will spring up at the precise moment when whatever isn't available will cause you some inconvenience, and never when it really doesn't matter.
It could be that your car just broke down, and '
no hay' applies to the very part it happens to need now; perhaps the local store has run out of a key ingredient you need for tonight's dinner party; or perhaps you've been looking forward to eating
tamales, and the restaurant you sit down at has 'just sold out.'
The impact of '
no hay' also depends upon where you are situated, how much energy you're willing to expend in locating whatever it is you want or need, and what price you're willing to pay to obtain it.
For example, if a store in town you go to says '
no hay,' there's a decent probability that some other place nearby will have stock. However, '
no hay' could mean '
no hay' for hours, days, or weeks, - or ever - leaving you with little alternative but to find plan B. Maybe, Amazon.com.mx.
The '
no hay' effect may be mitigated with some forward planning, but it may never be completely avoided.
Part of the art of living in places like Mexico is that one comes to accept that, on some occasions, you just can't-and that's as it is. In the moment when it happens, '
no hay' may be frustrating or inconvenient to your situation.
When you live in Mexico, the omnipresent '
no hay' will pay homage to your situations sooner or later.
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Sonoran Sky Resort
Sonoran Sun Resort
Sonoran Sea Resort
Sonoran Spa Resort
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Just for the fun of it...
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Sonoran Sky 1109
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Luxury Condo
TRUE LUXURY 3 BEDROOM - 3 BATH!
Beautifully furnished luxury 3 bedroom beachfront condo at the Sonoran Sky Resort. Fully furnished and turnkey ready to go. Assumable developer financing available. Never used as a rental. This one is getting alot of attention so act quickly and don't miss out on this fantastic bargain.
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Sonoran Spa N508
1BR End Unit
$169,900
PENDING SALE!
This condo is recently totally upgraded, very nicely furnished, turnkey ready to go and has great views. This end unit condo even has the small patio and door on the side, making it look much larger and adding to the views.
The end unit condos offer premium value and rental income yet this is the lowest priced one bedroom available. Lots of interest in this condo already so don't wait too long. Give us a call or stop by the on-site sales office today!
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Sonoran Spa W806
2 Bedroom Top Floor
$350,000
TOP FLOOR BEAUTY!
INCLUDES 15'X30' GARAGE - TRUST ALREADY IN LLC
Penthouse level two bedroom beauty at the Spa for sale. Very nicely furnished and turnkey ready to go. This condo comes with a large garage and the trust is already in an Arizona LLC. Save money and quick close. Come and see this one before its gone. Call us today for an appointment!
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Sonoran Sky 609
3 Bedroom 3 Bath Luxury
$559,900
GREAT NEW PRICE!
This condo is beautifully furnished and total luxury combined with a great price makes this one a must-see condo. Ready to go for your family or for a great rental income. An aggressive price and motivated Sellers make this one a sure bet. Contact one of our Agents for more details. Come see this one today!
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Sonoran Sun E1004
2 Bedroom Top Floor
$359,500
PENDING SALE!
NEW REDUCED PRICE! PENTHOUSE LEVEL!
ASSUMABLE LONG-TERM LOAN!
Top floor views all the way up and down the beach in both direction. Wouldn't think that it can get better than that, but it does. Assumable long-term financing available. Beautifully furnished and turn-key ready to go. These condos do not come available very often so take advantage of this opportunity. 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.
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Sonoran Sea E702
2 BR East Building
$329,900
ASSUMABLE LONG-TERM DEVELOPER LOAN AT 5.9%!
REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE!
Great new price and long term financing makes hard to find condo an even better bargain. This is a great condo, very tastefully decorated, with absolutely stunning ocean views. If you are looking for a truly turn-key beauty, this is it. Great price. Great views. Ready to go. This condo is a home run. Come take a look!
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Sonoran Sky 410
4 Bedroom 4 Bath Premium
$850,000
FANTASTIC CONDO AT A GREAT REDUCED 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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Sonoran Sea W805
2BR West Building
$294,900
NEVER BEEN USED AS A RENTAL!
Not many available two bedrooms available at the Sea these days. This condo is super nice and has never been used as a rental. Very nicely decorated and turn-key ready to go. You can't go wrong with this one.
Don't wait. See this one today.
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| Sonoran Spa W501 3 Bedroom End Unit $415,000 Link to Listing 
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED! NON-RENTAL
This condo has it all. Freshly upgraded and remodeled with views all the way down the beach and to the lights of Old Port at night. Excellent condition and not used as a rental property. Upgraded kitchen. Call for more details! Come and see this one. You'll be glad you did!
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Sonoran Sun E205
2 Bedroom East Building
$329,000
NEW LISTING! GREAT PRICE!
Beautifully two bedroom condo right on the beach for the best views, Best priced 2 bedroom at the Sun and ready to sell. Condos at this price are becoming a thing of the past and this new listing is a great opportunity to get in before it's too late. Great as a rental or keep it all for yourselves. Either way, you need to check this one out soon. Call or visit for more details.
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Sonoran Sea E801
3 Bedroom End Unit
$399,000
This condo truly has it all. Great beachfront views, beautifully furnished, upgrades throughout, turn-key ready to move in. Great rental or just keep it all for yourself. Priced right and ready for an easy transaction. The seller financing option with only 20% down makes this a very unique opportunity. These condos don't come around often so come and take a look very soon. You won't be disappointed.
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Sonoran Sky 310
4
Bedroom Premium Luxury
Brand New Developer Condo
$989,900
NO PAYMENTS/INTEREST FIRST YEAR
LONG TERM FINANCING w/ 20% DOWN
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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Sonoran Sky 1403
2 Bedroom Beachfront Luxury
$479,000
FANTASTIC PRICE! TERMS AVAILABLE! VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS!
If you're looking for a model-perfect, beach-front, turn-key, total luxury condo at the Sonoran Sky for a great price, look no further. This condo is absolutely amazing and you really need to come and take a look for yourself if you're considering investing in a wonderful vacation/investment property. Views go on forever and this would make an excellent rental as well. Don't wait.
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Sonoran Sea W602
2 Bedroom West Building
$299,000
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.
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Sonoran Sun E709
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath
$439,000
Great Price! Ready to Sell!
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE ON SUN 3-BEDROOM PREMIUM UNIT
Check out this beautiful, fully furnished, three bedroom oceanfront condo at the Sonoran Sun Resort. Seventh floor location gives fantastic views down the beach and plenty of privacy. Easy access to beach, pools, Jacuzzis, store, restaurant, etc. Condo has never been used as a rental and is in terrific condition. 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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Sonoran Sea E710
1 Bedroom Top Floor
$259,900
TOP FLOOR BEAUTY!
Great top-floor beauty with possible financing available. Panoramic views down the beach in both directions. Fully furnished and ready to enjoy. This could be a great rental - perfect for your family. Call our office for more details. This condo can be your dream come true. Come take a look for yourself.
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Sonoran Sky 601
4 Bedroom Luxury End Unit
$849,900
LUXURY 4 BED 4 BATH! TERMS AVAILABLE!
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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Sonoran Sea W903
2BR West Building
$299,900
NEW LISTING! FANTASTIC VIEWS!
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Sonoran Sun W212
1 Bedroom West Building
$229,000
BACK ON THE MARKET! EXCELLENT RENTAL HISTORY!
Beautiful condo 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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3BR Ground Floor
$550,000
MUST SEE TO BELIEVE
NEW AGGRESSIVE PRICE!
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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Sonoran Sky 806
1 B
R Luxury Condo
$349,000
PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE!
ASSUMABLE 5.9% LONG TERM FINANCING!
ULTIMATE IN CUSTOM LUXURY!
Absolute luxury at the prestigious Sonoran Sky Resort. the Nautical theme in this condo is as unique as it is beautiful and it is an absolute one of a kind original. This is the ONLY one bedroom condo for sale at the Sky and it will make a great rental, or keep it all for yourselves. Really is a must see to appreciate beauty.This condo is ready to go and it can be yours. Contact one of our Agents for more information.
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Sonoran Sun E206
2 Bedroom East Building
$339,000
NEW LISTING! GREAT PRICE!
This is one of those condos that absolutely has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Bright and alive with vivid colors and a Mexican flair. This is a very popular and requested rental condo with great income potential. True beachfront with fabulous views. Very nicely furnished and ready to go. Be sure to come and see this one as soon as you can. It won't last long.
Call Today: 602-476-7511
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Sonoran Spa E501
3BR End Unit
$399,900
TERMS AVAILABLE!
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE ON A 3-BEDROOM END UNIT!!!
This spacious 3 bedroom end unit condo at the Sonoran Spa is a great buy. Priced right and seller is offering financing as well. Lots of room and fantastic beachfront views. Upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops. 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.
Our In-House closing team will make things happen quickly and professionally and we will save you money. Our attorneys are on salary and no additional attorney fees are charged to our clients. Loyalty to the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team is both appreciated and rewarded!
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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