Things to do in Puerto Penasco, Sonora: The Best Nature & Parks

April 12, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Puerto Penasco, Mexico including Playa Encanto, Playa Bonita Beach, Isla San Jorge, El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve, Cholla Bay, Plaza de La Madre.
Restaurants in Puerto Penasco

1. Playa Encanto

15 Mile Marker, Route 8, Puerto Penasco Mexico
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 29 reviews

Playa Encanto

2. Playa Bonita Beach

Puerto Penasco Mexico
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 256 reviews

Playa Bonita Beach

Reviewed By portizruiz - Tucson, United States

Our favorite place to stay Rooms are always clean and the beds are very comfy and everyone is so friendly and helpful

3. Isla San Jorge

Inbox Us @ecofunrentals/facebook, Puerto Penasco Mexico +52 638 388 9699 http://www.ECOFUNRENTALS.COM
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 72 reviews

Isla San Jorge

Reviewed By adeolaa585

We took the kids on this excursion and we all had a marvelous time. The sea lion was a great experience for them and kayaking by sea lions was a once in a lifetime treat. Kids were also able to snorkle and it was all in all a great day! Definitely recommend it.

4. El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve

Carretera Federal No. 8, Puerto Penasco Mexico +52 638 105 8016 http://elpinacate.conanp.gob.mx/directorio.php
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 184 reviews

El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve

Reviewed By Foody4seeker

The visitors center is nice. There is an 18 minute movie in english you can ask for. There are two short informative hikes that have signage in spanish and english. The road to the craters is permanently closed due to a local township wanting a fee for passage so they made a new road further north. You still have to check in at the biological center where the old road starts, 23 Km north of the visitors center. There you will pay an additional fee and be given instructions and a map. All in spanish. The new road is at Km 51 west out of Sonoyta, about 125 Km. A bit of an inconvenience but we wanted to see the craters and we had packed a lunch and had plenty to drink. The entrance is not marked but it is next to a structure being built, probably a new entrance office. From there it is pretty straight forward. High clearance vehicles are a must. The camping area is pretty spartan. It has a couple of tables with fire rings. The desert was in full bloom and was breath taking.

5. Cholla Bay

Cholla Bay, Puerto Penasco Mexico
Excellent
45%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
9%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 211 reviews

Cholla Bay

Reviewed By rkypntkd - Glendale, United States

Cholla Bay is a nice quiet spot in Puerto Penasco! Nice beaches, restaurants and a famous JJ’s Cantina is a must stop! Check out Scott’s condos for a comfortable stay as well! Cholla was great!

6. Plaza de La Madre

Adolfo Lopez Mateos, s/n Between Blvd. Benito Juarez and Mariano Abasolo, Puerto Penasco 83550 Mexico http://www.puertopenasco.gob.mx/

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