Puerto Peñasco travel guide

Puerto Peñasco Tourism | Puerto Peñasco Guide

You're Going to Love Puerto Peñasco

With a population of 33,875, Puerto Peñasco is a must-see destination in Sonora, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Puerto Peñasco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Puerto Peñasco

If you’re looking for affordable options, Moo Restaurante (Circunvalación y o Malecón Kino, El Puerto) and Cielito Lindo (Blvd. Dr. Ernesto Guevara del Campo 600, Bella Vista, Costa Diamante) are great picks.

When to visit Puerto Peñasco

Puerto Peñasco in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Peñasco in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Puerto Peñasco in August, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 0.6″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Puerto Peñasco, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Puerto Peñasco

Plane

Although Puerto Peñasco doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Felipe (SFH), which is located 128 km from Puerto Peñasco.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Peñasco is to pick up a car rental from Mexicali, which is about 232 km from Puerto Peñasco. You’ll find branches of Fox and Firefly, among others, in Mexicali.

Plane

Although Puerto Peñasco doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Felipe (SFH), which is located 128 km from Puerto Peñasco.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Peñasco is to pick up a car rental from Mexicali, which is about 232 km from Puerto Peñasco. You’ll find branches of Fox and Firefly, among others, in Mexicali.

Airports near Puerto Peñasco

Where to stay in Puerto Peñasco

Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hospedaje Mulege and Jardin Del Mar. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Puerto Peñasco, with prices from $26 to $872 per night. Costa Diamante is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Puerto Peñasco are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Peñasco

Most booked hotels in Puerto Peñasco

Playa Bonita
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 757 reviews)
$181+
Peñasco del Sol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 944 reviews)
$227+
Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 6 reviews)
$229+
Sonoran Spa Rocky Point by Castaways
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 10 reviews)
$131+
Laguna Shores Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 678 reviews)
$104+
Hotel Plaza Peñasco
2 stars
Good (6.1, 811 reviews)
$65+

Renting a car in Puerto Peñasco

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Puerto Peñasco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Puerto Peñasco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40.