It’s an easy and scenic drive, well maintained roads all the way and takes 4 hours (including time for gas or bio-breaks) either from Phoenix or Tucson using the Lukeville AZ border crossing.

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 Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative | U.S. Customs and Border Protection 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.

Drive through the US side of the crossing and 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 on of the inspection booths where the agent will ask some questions and may inspect your vehicle contents. Do not attempt to take any firearms into Mexico!

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.

No!  We have full and direct ownership for our condos at Las Palomas, which follow the “condotel” model.  Meaning that each condo is individually owned and furnished, but the resort offers complete 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 for your convenience at no extra charge.

Yes, each Las Palomas condo has a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer as well as iron and ironing board.  Do bring your own laundry detergent with you as none is provided.

Just about anything you could imagine doing on a beach vacation is available.  Las Palomas is one of only two Rocky Point resorts with a golf course, so bring your clubs!  Of course the beach is the main feature—we are located on Sandy Beach, the nicest and most swimmable beach in Rocky Point.  A unique feature for our beach is extreme tidal swings which is a boon to shell-seekers.  Besides the beach, Las Palomas has an amazing array of pools, hot tubs, and lazy rivers at your disposal.  Feeling hungry or thirsty?  Two pool bars and two restaurants are at your service.  Over-indulged and feeling a bit guilty?  We have a fully-equipped gym where you can go work off a few of those tacos.

Same as any hotel, there are check-in desks where you get condo electronic key cards, pool towel card, wristbands, and a resort charge card.  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).

Yes!  In spite of the harsh treatment from the US press, violent crime is lower in Rocky Point as compared either to Phoenix or Tucson.  My family and I have taken ~ 150 driving trips over the past 7 years and have encountered zero incidents…not even a speeding ticket.

Rocky Point weather is similar to Phoenix or Tucson but more temperate due to proximity to the ocean.  Meaning, not quite as hot in the summer nor as cold in the winter as compared to Phoenix or Tucson.  The Sea of Cortez ocean water is much warmer compared to Southern California; our swimming season extends from March 1 to Nov 30 (but some more hardy souls swim year-round).

Amazing!  Rocky Point golf is a best-kept secret.  Besides the superb Las Palomas Links golf course, Rocky Point has two Nicklaus-design courses to challenge your golf skills:  Laguna del Mar (Cholla Bay) and Peninsula (Mayan Palace).  Please visit the link below to get more details about Rocky Point golf:  https://www.puertopenascomexico.com/things-to-do/golf/

Yes!  As the largest and most popular resort in Rocky Point, several jet-ski rental operators are on the beach in front of the resort.  Quads are not permitted on Sandy Beach but rentals are available nearby so you can explore the expansive sand dunes between Sandy Beach and Cholla Bay.

Several fishing charter operators are located at Old Port.  You have a choice of a small no-frills “panga” fishing boat or a larger and more opulent boat—depending on your budget and how many persons you have.  Bird Island tours can be arranged through several operators, you can check with the Las Palomas desk staff on how to set this up.

Rocky Point is a foodie paradise.  Jacque Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez “God’s Aquarium” and so the seafood is amazing as you’d expect.  Just about any dish with flounder or shrimp will delight your palate.

La Maria is located on the ground floor of Rubi building in Phase I and Citron is located in the Phase II convention center.  Check with the resort on arrival to confirm hours of operation for each eatery.  Las Palomas also operates two pool bar restaurants (one in each Phase) which serve both cocktails and food.

Not really.  You have access to the entire resort (both phases) regardless of which phase your condo is in.  The layout of the pool areas are different but each Phase offers multiple pools, hot tubs, lazy rivers, and more.

We have a convenience store on the basement level of Rubi building at the rear of Phase I.

Each condo at Las Palomas has a fiber-optic high-speed internet connection with Wi-Fi using both 2.4g and 5g. The routers are password-protected to ensure that the bandwidth is dedicated for your use during your stay…the wifi netname and access password are posted inside the condo. Internet service is complimentary; there are no fees charged for access. Phone service is available both within the resort and externally.

Las Palomas offers 50 DirectTV English channels along with 11 Spanish channels and 5 music channels.  All of our condos are 100% equipped with flat panel wall-mounted TV’s 55-65” size.  We also provide a Yamaha Bluetooth sound system which drives floorstanding full range loudspeakers.

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 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.

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

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

Is there a grocery store in Rocky Point?
Several.  The closest one is Ley’s grocery store, only 10 minutes from Las Palomas.  Ley’s takes credit cards and US$.

Absolutely!  This is a big advantage to renting a condo, while you will want to enjoy some of the restaurants in Rocky Point you can also choose to keep cost under control by cooking most of your meals in the condo.  Each of our condo kitchens is equipped with full size oven, glass top range, side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker and door dispenser, and dishwasher.  Small appliances include blender, microwave oven, toaster oven, drip coffee, and Keurig K-cup coffee machine.

Yes, there is a grilling area conveniently located adjacent to our condo building, in the courtyard between Cristal and Coronado buildings.  You will find 10 large professional gas grills equipped with lighting and also a sink.

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

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 Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria | Gobierno | gob.mx 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.  If you are bringing motorized vehicles such as watercraft or quads, be sure to have ownership documents with you and of course the vehicle you are driving should have current registration and insurance documents which are occasionally checked.

Exceptions are granted in case of a properly document service animal, please check directly with Las Palomas on what documentation is required.

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 police the pool areas so that any unsafe behavior is stopped.

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.

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.

Yes, this is permitted however recreation vehicles will not be parked in the underground garage—the staff will advise you on arrival which secured outside parking area to use for your recreational vehicle.

Yes!  During off peak season, at least two pools are heated (one in each Phase) along with hot-tubs.  Additional pools are heated during high-occupancy periods, and during May-Oct all pools and lazy rivers are comfortably warm for swimming.

Guests are not permitted to bring coolers to the pool areas.  You may bring an insulated bag as an alternative.  At the beach there are no restrictions on coolers.

Basic kitchen suppliers are provided including sponge, dish soap, dish towels, and dishwasher detergent.  If you plan to do a load of laundry please bring your own laundry detergent since the resort does not provide this.  For skin protection, we suggest you bring suntan lotion with a suitable SPF depending on your complexion.  Las Palomas has two lazy rivers and a water slide, bring your own tube or float if you would like to enjoy those water features.  For coffee-lovers, bring your own favorite drip coffee blend along with paper filters.  Or, you may choose to bring Keurig K-cup coffee since we have Keurig machines installed in each of our condos.