Aeroliteral announced today a Los Angeles press conference to celebrate the start non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Peñasco, Sonora – otherwise known as Rocky Point. The conference will take place October 24th at 10 A.M. Flights began today, with the following schedule:

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
Depart Hermosillo (HMO) to Puerto Peñasco (PPE) – 9:00 AM
Arrive PPE – 10:00 AM

Depart PPE to Los Angeles International (LAX)- 10:40 AM
Arrive LAX – 12:10 PM

Depart LAX to PPE – 1:30 PM
Arrive PPE – 3:00 PM

The Aerolitoral commuter jets carry 33 passengers – and yes, passports are a must!

www.mexicopremiere.com

Amor Ministries is a non-profit organization working in Mexico. Amor constructs clinics, schools, churches and homes for the Mexican communities of: Tijuana, Cuidad Juarez, and Puerto Peñasco. The majority of the families receiving assistance from Amor Ministries have a weekly income of $60 US. They are living in shacks with dirt floors and walls made from scrap wood.

The projects being built have a cement foundation, walls framed from 2″x 4″s, a strong weather resistant roof and a stucco finish. The average home built by Amor is 11’ x 22’ with two rooms. Clinic, schools and churches are larger structures. The structures are a free service provided to the families and communities of Mexico. This construction is done by volunteers from the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico:

2005: 2 churches, 1 vision clinic, and 93 homes were built.

2006: 5 churches, 1 clinic, 1 rehabilitation center and 89 homes were built.

Jan-August: 2007: 2 rehabilitation centers, 1 clinic and 51 homes have been built.

Along with the construction provided by Amor Ministries, a food bank for the communities of Tijuana and Juarez was also established. The food bank provides: flour, sugar, powdered milk, beans, rice, and other staple needs to Mexican families needing assistance. Again, this is a free service for the families and the communities of Tijuana and Juarez Mexico. The resources for the food bank come from the donations of people in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Amor Ministries

www.casadeamor.com  

Direct flights have been proposed to originate from Southern Californias LA/Ontario airports to destination Rocky Point.

The proposed flights are from airline carrier AeroMexico and would be provided by the carriers regional airline Aerolitoral. It is still unclear if these flights would originate from LAX, Ontario or both. The plan is to fly a 33 seat plane three times a week between Southern California and Rocky Point International airport. The current airport only has two runways, one asphalt and one gravel. The flights could begin as early as next month.

This is exciting news as this begins to open up the Southern California market to Rocky Point and increase the Rocky Point Reservations. According to reports, the flights will be subsidized in some capacity by time share and condo developments in town. However, this has not been confirmed by Reservations at the Point. The moment flights begin, a follow-up article will be released.

Written by Reservations At The Point

Posted by Shea Peil at seasideshea@gmail.com

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Nascent Food Service has opened a full-service warehouse and distribution center in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico, and named food industry executive Eduardo Ortiz Lopez as general manager for that facility.

The opening of this distribution center allows more efficient and cost-effective distribution to Ensenada, which stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez.

Nascent now has six strategically located distribution centers in San Diego CA, Miami FL, Tijuana, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Penasco, and Ensenada.

The company plans to consolidate many of the smaller foodservice distributors in Mexico market via acquisitions. Nascent currently has an exclusive distribution agreement with Miller Beer for Baja California. It represents other brands such as General Mills/Pillsbury Products, Avasoft Ice Cream, and Haagen-Dazs.

One question we seem to get often is, “Where is the best place to go shopping?” Well, that’s a tricky question. Rocky Point has a variety of Shops, Specialty Stores, and Beach Vendors that sell just about everything. You will be able to find jewelry, clothing, ceramics, furniture, sun glasses, and so much more, I promise! People always ask about a place called “Saks Fifth Avenue” and “Rodeo Drive”, which has recently taken on a new look. Rodeo Drive, which is the original Cholla Bay Rd, is now paved in front of all the shops. Here are some photo showing how it use to look, and how it looks now!

If Rodeo Drive just didn’t do it for you, then how about driving over to the Malecon. The Malecon is a wonderful ocean front area with shops & stores, and a bunch of wonderful Restaurants. This is also the place to go if you want to buy some fresh Seafood for your return home.

Malecon

Now, on the way to the Malecon, on the right side of the road, is a small group of shops call Las Palomas, (not to be confused with the resort). This is another option for some take home souvenirs. (No photos)

Now, if it’s a store you need for supplies like beer, soda, water, ect.., that is no problem at all. Their are stores on every corner in Rocky Point, including 2 new Circle K Stores.

Circle K Stores

Reggie’s 8 to 12

El Pescador Express Market

Keno’s

Super Ley Grocery Store

If you are you looking for a specialty store that has a bunch of great items for sale from the smallest to the largest, then visit Mercedes Rustico.

Now, what do you do when your just too tired to walk around town, or your having too much fun on the beach, but you have to get some sun glasses or earrings before you leave on Sunday?!… You let the shopping come to you. All you have to do is head to the beach, set up your chair and umbrella, and just sit back and relax. Next thing you know, their will be a man or woman standing over you asking if you want to buy one of their items for sale. Its that easy! Beach Vendors are perfect for all us “lazy folks” who still want to shop, but we don’t want to have to get out of our chair to do so.

Beach Vendors

Another wonderful store that you may not know about is the Drive Thru Liquor Store. This is a lazy man’s dream come true!

Another question we get often is about Pharmacies in Rocky Point, and about what you can and can’t but over the counter. It is our understanding, if you have a written prescription from a doctor, that you can get your perscriptions refilled in Mexico, if the medication is available. If you do this, you MUST tell them at the Mexico/US Border that you do have prescription medicine with you that you had filled in Mexico. If you say no when asked, and they end up searching you and find it on their own, you will be in serious trouble!

Pharmacy Hegar

For more information about locations of each store, or a Map of Rocky Point, please call Sea Side Reservations, “The Rocky Point Experts”!

602-404-2982 Or 1-866-785-2350

Here is a listing of our favorite places to eat, drink, and be happy!

• Black Dog (also a Bar and Restaurant-they have some great Ribbs and Fried Chicken)
• Cocodrillo
• Coffees Haus (Breakfast, snacks and German pastries)  
• Costa Brava (just before the Friendly Dolphin-piano bar in the back)
• El Delfin Amigable, The Friendly Dolphin (Some of the best seafood in Penasco)
• El Catorce at Sonoran Sun  (formerly the Adobe-pool tables, 2 large Tv)
• El Pelican Marinero (in the heart of the fish market)
• Flavio’s (right on the ocean where the Fish Market begins)
• Hacienda Las Fuentes
• JJ’s Cantina, “The Infamous” (Cholla Bay)
• Lapa Lapa (say that 5 times real fast-a new restaurant getting some good feed back from people)
• La Casa del Capitan (on top of “Rocky Point”, above Vina Del Mar)
• La Curva (always great)
• Las Palmas Bar & Grill (located at the Las Palmas Resort on Sandy Beach)
• Lily’s (on the malecon by the fish market)
• Lolita’s (down from the old Margarita Villa-best breakfast and best prices)
• Manny’s Beach Club (on the area known as Rocky Beach)
• Mar Y Sol Sports Bar and Grille
• Maria Bonita (at the Vina Del Mar Hotel. Highly recommend the shrimp dish.)
• Margaritavilla (for all you Parrotheads out their who love a bloodymary to start your day)
• Max’s Cafe (located across from Penasco Del Sol-free Internet available)
• M.O.A.B (Mother of All Burgers-haven’t reied it, but it sounds like a mouth full)
• Pescado Frito @ Gamas
• Pollo Lucas (they only make Chicken, and it’s the best in town!)
• Porto Fino (a wonderful new Italian restaurant located next to Flavio’s-beautiful atmosphere and ocean view)
• Puesta del Sol at the Playa Bonita Hotel (beautiful seaside patio dining and great Happy Hour)
• Rocky Garden (Courtyard patio or inside dining. Great food and atmosphere)
• The Point (the only restaurant that actually hangs right over the ocean-great view of Sunset)
• Santana’s Coffee Casa (look for the green sigh with Pancho Villa in the center-Santana’s offers breakfast and lunch and a great price)
• Senor Amigo’s (located on the Malecon facing the Sea of Cortez)
• Senor Shrimp II (this ocean front restaurant is located right above the fish market)
• Shark Bite (more of an American style Bar & Grill-upstairs with a nice view)
• Sonoran Grill (this restaurant, located at the beautiful Sonoran Spa, has the best Filet Mignon in Rocky Point, hands down!)