International Trip - Puerto Peñasco, Mexico 10/11-16/23
Itinerary:
Wed. Oct. 11, Day 1 -
7:00 am - Meet Springville
Drive 9 -10 hr to Buckeye, AZ. Sleep at Holiday Inn
Thurs. Oct. 12, Day 2 -
Caravan drive 3 hr to the border. Drive slow when crossing the border! 1 hr to Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Stop at Penasco Sign for a group pic. Settle in at the condo. Play time (walmart, sams club, beach time, mini golf, pool, etc.)
4:00 pm - dinner at Pollos Lucas
5:00 pm - Sunset cruise or resort play
Fri. Oct. 13, Day 3 -
Excursions (optional, you choose: parasailing, horseback riding on beach, ATV rides on dunes, etc.)
Breakfast on own
Lunch on own
Group potluck dinner at resort
Sat. Oct. 14, Day 4 -
Excursions (optional, you choose: boat cruise to Bird Island/kayak with sea lions)
Group pic at Peñasco sign. Shop souvenirs on Rodeo Drive.
Breakfast on your own.
Lunch on own or on boat
Dinner at La Curva Mexican Restaurant or on your own.
Sun. Oct. 15, Day 5 -
Excursions (optional, you choose). Enjoy the last day. Pack.
Group potluck breakfast, lunch on own, dinner BBQ party at resort.
Mon. Oct 16, Day 6 -
Drive 14 - 15 hrs home.
Cost: $500 - 800 (depending on excursions) includes estimated cost for gas and hotel split with others, shared hotel in Mexico, food on own.
Details:
15 hr drive from Utah County. We will stay in Buckeye, AZ on the way down.
We will caravan across the border.
We will be staying at Las Palmas Resort Casa Blanca Golf Villas. This is a gated, secure resort in condos by the beach. Shared rooms/beds/couches. Potlucking some meals and food on your own. Eat at Pollos Lucas, Ice Cream, Shop at local shops, Walmart & Sam's Club.
FAQS Visiting Puerto Penasco: https://www.puertopenascomexico.com/faqs/
Recommended excursion company is Rocky Point Adventures: Parasailing & Bird Island Kayak/Boat tour to see the sea lions
Map of points of interest in Puerto Peñasco: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jC7ZTHctN6RfvHHM6?g_st=i