This is information that we have passed along recently, and you may well know all of this. We still get stray comments form folks who are, understandably, not sure about all of this. We print this so that we can all be informed when we come across those that find all of this confusing . . . .
Recently, Puerto Peñasco Municipal Health Coordinator Erik Gastelum publicly confirmed that requirements to travel to Rocky Point, and health rules while in town, will remain unchanged.
There will be NO requirement for proof of vaccine, or negative COVID test. You will NOT have to show proof of a reservation at a local hotel or resort. There will be NO health filter coming into town.
You are allowed to cross the border at Lukeville, travel to Rocky Point, and re-enter there back into the US. For example, 23 thousand tourists visited Rocky Point over the first weekend of Spring Break without a hitch. This according to the Peñasco Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Here are the Official rules and regulations from Puerto Peñasco’s Municipal Health and Safety Board that apply to current and upcoming travel to Rocky Point.
Municipal Health & Safety Board approved strategies to prevent spread of COVID-19 over Spring Break and Semana Santa
With the goal of safeguarding the health and integrity of residents and visitors alike, members of the Municipal Health & Safety Board have approved new preventive measures for the upcoming periods of Spring Break and Semana Santa 2021.
In addition to health protocols already in effect across town, including use of masks in public and social distancing, these approved measures will be in place from February 26 – March 14th, and again from March 29th – April 4th.
Spring Break & Semana Santa 2021 Health Protocols in Rocky Point
General health prevention measures already in place (mandatory use of masks in public, reduced capacities in establishments, social distancing) remain in effect.
Hours for Activities / Curfews during Spring Break period (Feb. 26th – March 14th) and Semana Santa (March 29th – April 4th)
Monday – Thursday – Curfew from midnight – 6 a.m.
Friday – Sunday – Curfew from 1 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Hotels, motels, condos, rentals, resorts:
Hotels and motels – maximum capacity 60%
Condos, villas, and similar lodging facilities – maximum capacity 80%
Rental homes (not in resort complex) – maximum capacity 100%
Restaurants / Bars
General safety and prevention measures in effect
Curfew hours in effect (indicated above). Hours for sale / consumption of alcoholic beverages is subject to the Sonora Alcohol Office
In closed spaces – maximum capacity 50%
In open air spaces – maximum capacity 60%
May contract live music, preferably local
Beaches – Playa Hermosa, Playa Bonita, Mirador, Mi Playa, and La Cholla ADHERE TO MEASURES ESTABLISHED BY ZOFEMAT (Federal Maritime Land Zone office)
Beach Hours 6 am – 7 pm
All access spots to be open
Sanitizing tunnel to be installed at main access point to Playa Hermosa
NO GLASS BOTTLES, GRILLS, CAMPFIRES
Rental tents to be spaced out – max 10 people per tent
No installation of beach bars / stages / contracting music groups
Masks to be worn when accessing beach and/or interacting with vendors
PETS MUST BE ON LEASH AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR CURBING THEIR PET
Sports fishing and boats for tourism:
Recreational fishing – maximum capacity 80%, including crew
Tourism boats – maximum capacity 60%, including crew
Restricted access to tourism boats for children under 12 or adults over 65
Malecon area:
Hours 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Contracting music groups (bandas) or programming music from vehicles is prohibited
Alcohol sales and set up of beer tents to sell along public area is prohibited
All businesses and restaurants in the “Malecon” area must adhere to these rules
In town – Calle 13, Mirador, and throughout the city:
General safety and prevention measures in effect
Curfew hours in effect (indicated above). Hours for sale / consumption of alcoholic beverages is subject to the Sonora Alcohol Office
Alcohol sales and set up of beer tents to sell along public area is prohibited
All businesses and restaurants in the “Malecon” area must adhere to these rules
Event / meeting halls:
General safety and prevention measures in effect
Curfew hours in effect (indicated above). Hours for sale / consumption of alcoholic beverages is subject to the Sonora Alcohol Office
Closed spaces – maximum capacity 40%
Open air spaces – maximum capacity 50%
Businesses / Churches
