Cheap Flights to Puerto Penasco (PPE)

Puerto Penasco is a beachside resort town located on the shore of Sea of Cortez. The town is situated in the Altar Desert region and experiences hot and dry weather. Since the 1990s, Puerto Penasco has been one of the top tourist spots in northern Mexico. It is also known as Rocky Point and is lined with many sandy beaches like Las Conchas, La Choya, Playa la Joya, and more. The city is situated 100 kms from the United States border but is a part of the border-free zone. Foreigners can drive from the United States to Puerto Penasco without obtaining any visa.

Things to do in Puerto Penasco

Seawalk

A must-visit place for the tourists in Puerto Penasco, Seawalk is a great place to enjoy the beautiful view of sunset. This pathway also has the representative sculpture of 'El Camaronero' and the Luis Donaldo Colosio Plaza. There are a number of bars, restaurants, and handicraft shops surrounding Seawalk thus making it an excellent place to enjoy hang out with friends and family.

Aquarium CETMAR (Center for Technical Studies of the Ocean)

For the tourists who want to learn about and see the marine life of the sea around the area, Aquarium CETMAR (Center for Technical Studies of the Ocean) is an apt place to visit. It is a center of marine studies where visitors can know about the several different marine species. Aquarium CETMAR (Center for Technical Studies of the Ocean) offers visitors see the species such as octopus, turtles, manta rays, and a number of varieties of fishes and other marine life.

Rocky Point Beaches

The beautiful sea of Cortez has bestowed Puerto Penasco with golden beaches with a serene backdrop. These beaches also have modern tourist building in the beachfront. At Rocky Point beaches, visitors can enjoy swimming in the water. These beaches are the ideal setting of water sports such as diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sailing.

Best Time to Fly to Puerto Penasco
The best time to take flights to Puerto Penasco is April when the weather is pleasant. However, April is also the busiest time of the year, in order to avoid crowds, travelers can also visit in December and February.

Airports
Located in La Jolla de Cortes, Puerto Penasco International Airport is situated 15 mins from the city. The airport offers only charter flights. If flyers wish to take Puerto Penasco flights, Mexicali International Airport, is located roughly 300 kms from Puerto Penasco and offers scheduled flights.