Frequently Asked Questions

It’s an easy and scenic drive, with well maintained roads all the way. It takes 4 hours from either Phoenix or Tucson. Please visit our map page for more detailed information.

Yes, if you are age 16 or over you will need a passport or passport card to re-enter the US. For children age 15 and below, a birth certificate official copy is sufficient. Please visit the CBP website for details on US immigration requirements. As for entering Mexico, Rocky Point is located within the Mexican border zone therefore no visa or any other travel documents are needed.

Yes, at minimum you need to have Mexican liability coverage in order to drive legally in Mexico. You can purchase online or at one of the insurance agencies along AZ85 around Ajo or Why. Purchasing collision or comprehensive coverage is optional.

On the US side, there is a border patrol checkpoint where they will ask if you have any weapons or large amounts of cash. Do not attempt to take any firearms into Mexico! Then you proceed to the Mexican immigration checkpoint—as you drive through, if you get the green light just continue on your way. If you get the red light, pull to the left into one of the inspection booths where the agent will ask some questions and may inspect your vehicle contents.

Generally you are fine to bring normal items with you that you intend to bring back. Laptop computers, tablet PC’s, smartphones etc. are OK. As for food and alcohol, check at https://www.gob.mx/senasica to confirm the current regulations. In general, the rules for bringing food/drinks into Mexico are similar to the rules for bringing the same items back into the US…uncooked meats or poultry, or vegetables and fruits, are generally a problem. Up to 1 liter of spirits per vehicle occupant over 21 is OK. If you are bringing motorized vehicles such as watercraft or quads, be sure to have ownership documents with you.

Mexico highway 8 is a well maintained 2-lane road with broad shoulders. Posted speed limit is 90 KMH (about 55-60 MPH). Speed limits in the border town of Sonoyta and also within Rocky Point are very low, we suggest you adhere to the posted limits in town where enforcement is strict.

Each condo building has convenient underground parking so you can unload your car close to the elevator that will take you to your condo. Additionally, you can take comfort knowing that your vehicle is parked in a secure shaded area. During checkin, you will be given a parking placard for your vehicle which must be displayed while your vehicle is at Las Palomas.

Rocky Point has often been called “Arizona’s Beach”, and due to the very large American population you will find that US$ are generally accepted. Be advised that you may get change back in Mexican pesos however.

We have a large security staff at Las Palomas, ensuring that only legitimate guests or owners gain entrance to the resort property and also to monitor the pool areas so that any unsafe behavior is stopped. All guests wear wristbands during their stay.

In the event of injury, Las Palomas has medically trained emergency response staff on hand 24/7 and in addition there is an Urgent Care clinic less than one mile away. For a more serious issues, Rocky Point does have a hospital.

No! We have full and direct ownership for our condos at Las Palomas, which follow the “condotel” model. This means that each condo is individually owned and furnished, but the resort offers hotel services including check-in desk, maid service, room service, restaurants, etc. just as you would expect from any 4-star hotel.

In order to rent your condo at Las Palomas, the owner must meet minimum standards for furnishings. We’ve gone far beyond those minimum standards with the objective of delighting our guests with opulence and comfort during your stay in our beach condos.

Not necessary. All linens and bath towels are provided. Daily maid service is included, and while towel reuse is encouraged to save resources you may get fresh towels on demand with no extra charge. Pool towels are also available in the pool area.

Las Palomas is a guard-gated community; when you first arrive just ask the guard where to find the check-in desk that is most convenient to your condo (there are two desks). Then, as with any hotel, there are check-in desks where you get condo electronic key cards and a wrist band which allows for resort charges and pool towel rental.

Each of our condos at Las Palomas has a dedicated fiber optical 30Mbps internet connection and the fiber optic router broadcasts wifi internet using the common 802.11n format with both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz connections available. The routers are password-protected to ensure that the bandwidth is reserved for your use during your stay – the access password is provided prior to your arrival and is also written on the router. Internet service is complimentary, there are no fees charged for access. Phone service is available, free worldwide outbound calls can be made from the phone that is attached to the router and there is a Cisco dataphone which can be used for condo-to-condo calls or to contact resort services.

Las Palomas offers a wide variety of satellite high-definition channels which include 5 local Arizona stations, and most channels are in English.  All of our condos are 100% equipped with flat panel wall-mounted TV’s for your viewing pleasure.  We also provide a Yamaha Bluetooth sound system in the living room and BluRay players in each room.

Several ways, actually.  First, we equip each of our condos with a Yamaha Bluetooth stereo system connected either to Klipsch or Polk tower speakers. Second, there is a portable Bluetooth speaker tower system which you are free to move around to any room or to the balcony. We hope you enjoy listening to your own music while staying at our Las Palomas condo.

Each of our condos is equipped with a digital safe box same as you would expect in any hotel.

Yes! In addition to the regular water supply to the condo being treated to US standards, our condos are equipped with reverse-osmosis water filtration systems which provide pure drinking water to the kitchen sink as well as to the icemaker.

Yes! In fact we have recently invested in high-reliability Trane air conditioning equipment for each of our condos to ensure that our guests enjoy their beach vacation with no concerns about condo cooling.

Las Palomas provides daily housekeeping services, unlike other Rocky Point beach resorts which only clean your condo after you leave.

Our aim is to keep our condos immaculately maintained so that you can enjoy your beach vacation without any hassles. In the unlikely event that something goes awry, Las Palomas will move you to a different condo of similar floor plan and location with no extra charge to you.

No! Our quote is the full amount including taxes and fees. You owe nothing more to the resort other than any food or drinks you may choose to purchase.

Yes, you can bring any US appliance or electronic device with you and it will work perfectly in our condo.