If you’ll be finding yourself in beautiful Puerto Penasco for your vacation, you should be aware that there are many activities you can engage yourself and your loved ones in which are completely outside of whichever resort you’ve chosen to stay at. These range from simple activities such as tide pool searching, to the more adventurous thrill of para-sailing. The following is just a few of the great things you can do during your vacation, so why limit yourself!

If you are the adventurous type who is always looking to try something new, then kite surfing could be you. Rocky Point offers various levels of lessons for this thrilling sport, from beginner to advanced. The cost depends on which lesson you choose to take, and all equipment needed is provided to you. In addition to kite surfing, there are many ATV and dune buggy trails which are available to tourists, as riding these types of vehicles on the beaches is illegal. ATV rentals are available, but make sure you inquire where it is safe to ride these vehicles.

If kite surfing and ATV riding seems a bit too adventurous for your tastes, you could always visit The Center for Technological Sea Studies and Aqua Culture. This aquarium is an exhibit which provides an up close look at many of the different native species of the northern gulf coast. While here, you’ll see sea turtles, octopi, sea horses, shrimp, and of course, a wide variety of fish species. The sea turtles and sea lions are allowed to be fed, and food is available at a very small cost.

While many people enjoy going to an aquarium and viewing the wildlife, sometimes its just best to see these things in their natural habitat. This is made possible by several opportunities to go scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez. You’ll be able to take a tour of the famous Bird Island, where you’ll see large sea lions, octopuses, rock fish, eels, and many other species of fish. Once you’ve completed your open water dives, you’ll be able to explore the open ocean of Puerto Penasco.

As you can see, there is a wide variety of activities for even the most discerning of vacationers, and many are activities even the whole family can take part in. So whether you decide to go kite surfing with your significant other, or simply enjoy the day at the aquarium with the family, you’re sure to have the time of your life at Rocky Point.

Depending on where you want to visit in Mexico, different resorts offer different facilities and attractions. Many people who choose to vacation in Mexico arrive at their resort and spend the entire duration of their stay at their chosen location. This is because many resorts in Mexico are well equipped with a wide range of accommodations and services, ranging from tennis courts and golf courses to fitness centers and spas. If you find yourself itching for activity outside of what your resort offers, there are plenty of other activities to be had as well.

Many resorts in the southern regions of Mexico, particularly around Yucatan and Quintana Roo offer the ability to take daily trips to archaeology sites, as well as a number of other adventurous activities, such as boat riding, water skiing, paragliding, and much more. On the Pacific Coast, the Grand Velas Resort and Spa in Peurto Vallarta is a great example of a resort which offers you hundreds of activities to engage in. If you’ll be finding yourself in the Baja region of Mexico, you’re in for the most stunning sunset cruises you’ll find anywhere in the world, coupled with whale watching and a great many opportunities for sports fishing.

Because many different resorts offer a wide variety of activities which cater to different requirements and budgets, you’ll need to know exactly what you’re looking for before you settle on any particular establishment. The most popular resort destination in Mexico is Cancun. Cancun is a pre-planned city and totally self-contained, but there are many attractions nearby, including archaeological areas, as well as other eco tourism attractions.

Aside from Cancun, the second most visited place in Mexico is Acapulco. Acapulco has two distinct areas, defined as the old town, and the newer, more recently developed “Punto Diamante”, or Diamond Point. It is situated further south along the coast, but offers some of the best experiences which can be had in the area.

Two other great spots which have sprung up recently include Huatulco, on the Pacific Coast, and Loreto, in Baja California. Huatulco is famous for its low-rise resorts which have plenty of activities both in the resort and the surrounding area. Once of the most popular is an excellent golf course which overlooks the ocean. Loreto is Mexico’s newest resort area, which offers many first class facilities on the Baja peninsula.

Mexico is now known as the kidnapping capital of the word, and rightly so. It has become a very dangerous place to travel, despite authorities who are doing their best to get drug traffic under control. Even with their best efforts, this trafficking has created a horrific war zone in many parts of the country, which could leave you caught in the crossfire if you are not careful. More than a few dozen U.S. citizens have disappeared recently, and because the government has much larger problems to deal with, it’s very hard to track one or two missing tourists, despite their best efforts.

Since Mexico relies on tourism from the United States and Canada, this isn’t information they want widely available. Currently, the safest crossings seem to be around Yuma, Arizona, and then the highway which travels down to Rocky Point. The highest death tolls in Mexico are near the border, across from San Diego and El Paso.

Currently, the greatest increase in violence in Mexico has occurred near the U.S. border. U.S. citizens who are traveling throughout Mexico should exercise the same caution there, as they would near the border, making sure they are aware of their surroundings at all times. Many innocent Mexican and foreign bystanders have been injured and even killed in violent outbursts in cities across the country, which clearly demonstrates the severe risk of violence in even public places. Several of these cases have remained unsolved. U.S. citizens who are afraid they are being followed and could possibly be the target of a kidnapping should notify Mexican officials, or the nearest American embassy as soon as possible. In order to prevent the onset of crimes, U.S. citizens should make sure to travel on the main roads during daylight only.

In addition, U.S. citizens are encouraged to stay in the well-known and tourist areas of the cities they are visiting. Travelers should avoid traveling alone and should always check with their cell phone provider to make sure their phone is capable of roaming on international GSM or 3G networks. Tourists should not display any expensive-looking jewelry, large amounts of money, or any valuables of any kind, as this could provoke an unwanted assault or attack.

U.S. citizens are also encouraged to monitor local media sources for any news developments which could pertain to the area they will be in, as well as exercising extreme caution when in the vicinity of any large protests which might be going on. These protests are known to turn violent, and often, foreigners are targeted.