Real Estate in Puerto Penasco continues to drop, but with the opening of the Coastal Highway, we are already seeing LOTS of Californians here - with the California market being wide open and very accessible, the real estate market will start to recover; don't be left out!
If you have any questions about investing in Mexico, let me know - as I've said before, I work by referral, and can guide you in the right direction and connect you with one of Rocky Point's finest realtors!
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Showing posts with label Coastal Highway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coastal Highway. Show all posts
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
COASTAL HIGHWAY TO ROCKY POINT INAGURATION PICTURES
The Mayor of Puerto Penasco, Heriberto Renteria
Giving his speech
Epifanio Salido Palvovich, the director of the tourism department
A National Geographic worthy picture of the governer of Sonora, Eduardo Bours
Saturday, December 27, 2008
COASTAL HIGHWAY TO ROCKY POINT
Here are more pictures from the inaugration of the Coastal Highway that will connect Rocky Point with southern California!
Some ranchers arrived more stylish than Gov. Bours - on horseback!
Sonorans are very proud of where they are from
This is when I got my butterflies
This was the mariachi singing happy birthday to Gov. Bours
Some ranchers arrived more stylish than Gov. Bours - on horseback!
Sonorans are very proud of where they are from
This is when I got my butterflies
This was the mariachi singing happy birthday to Gov. Bours
There were a hord of people trying to get a peek at the Gov. as he made his way to the stage
Friday, December 26, 2008
COASTAL HIGHWAY TO ROCKY POINT
Check out these pictures from the Coastal Highway inauguration:
This is where it intersects with the road that leads to Benito Juarez
There were a lot of people - a healthy crowd of 300, I'd say...
I was fighting the wind and my notebook!
Craig Poturalski was present, and this is the view out to Sandy Beach 
This is where it intersects with the road that leads to Benito Juarez
There were a lot of people - a healthy crowd of 300, I'd say...
I was fighting the wind and my notebook!
Craig Poturalski was present, and this is the view out to Sandy Beach 
The federal police were there, protecting us and directing traffic
Stay tuned for more pictures and info later on this week and next!
COASTAL HIGHWAY TO ROCKY POINT FACTS AND NUMBERS
For all you interested in the specifics of the Coastal Highway, here they are:
The total length of the highway that stretches from El Golfo to Guymas will be 372.71 KM or 231.59 miles. The part from El Golfo to Rocky Point is 72.1 KM or 44.8 miles and the whole thing is 12 meters across or 39 feet.
The total investment on the stretch from El Golfo to Rocky Point is $374,251,124.00 pesos, which today with the exchange rate at 13-point-something-or-other, it would be about $27,976,176.84 USD.
Funding came from the federal government and the Sonoran government. They know how important it is to boost tourism. This will make the drive from San Diego about 4 hours!
Stay tuned for more info and pictures of the coastal highway inauguration and I have some good stuff on tourism numbers and projected growth, so check back!
The total length of the highway that stretches from El Golfo to Guymas will be 372.71 KM or 231.59 miles. The part from El Golfo to Rocky Point is 72.1 KM or 44.8 miles and the whole thing is 12 meters across or 39 feet.
The total investment on the stretch from El Golfo to Rocky Point is $374,251,124.00 pesos, which today with the exchange rate at 13-point-something-or-other, it would be about $27,976,176.84 USD.
Funding came from the federal government and the Sonoran government. They know how important it is to boost tourism. This will make the drive from San Diego about 4 hours!
Stay tuned for more info and pictures of the coastal highway inauguration and I have some good stuff on tourism numbers and projected growth, so check back!
Monday, December 22, 2008
COASTAL HIGHWAY PUERTO PENASCO - EL GOLFO HIGHWAY INAUGURATION
I must thank Sea Side Reservations for letting me tag along with them to the inauguration for the Coastal Highway that will connect Puerto Penasco with southern California on Thursday. I haven't ever been to anything like this before, and what an experience I had!
We were situated ON the Coastal Highway right where it intersects with the road to Benito Juarez. The Policia Federal were there decked out in their handsome uniforms directing traffic to either side. When the governer and his appointments arrived, they arrived in style - a big motor coach with the crest of Sonora emblazened on the side.
I got the opportunity to sit in the front row for the event, right down from Oscar Palacio, the director of OOMISLIM, and other big wigs of Rocky Point, so I felt like a VIP. When the bus was approaching, I couldn't help but feel slight butterflies in my stomach because the energy was so anxious. There was a crowd of about 200 (could have been more) and everyone was excited to hear what they had to say.
When Governer Bours and his entourage desembarked, about 50 paparrazi like photogs came out of the wood work and horded around him and his crew. I couldn't believe it! I felt like I was on Robertson Blvd in LA and the photogs were after a celebrity - you see the flashes and the camera men, but you don't see who they're after!
I just knew that I thought I'd know him when I saw him, but I assumed that well, (as cliche as this is) he'd be taller. Nevertheless, he was shaking hands here and there, and for some odd reason, I thought he wouln't shake mine. Maybe because I'm not Mexican, because I'm not really super inportant in the community? For a million reasons, but he looked right at me and stuck his hand out, so I did the same and managed to choke out a meager "Mucho gusto." I could've said "Feliz Cumpleanos" since it was, after all, his birthday. Just something that could have meant a little more. Well, next time...
After the Mariachi finished their birthday songs and warm words of well wishes, he sat down on the stage with the rest of the members of his group. Before I could stop beating myself up about my weak attempt at a formal greeting to the Governer of Sonora, I noticed that I really couldn't see the stage at all. I was on the front row, yes, but there were about 20 photographer's rear ends a mere foot and a half from my face. They wanted to see him too; but more than I, I assume. So much for our great seats.
The speeches the men of Sonora gave were direct and very informative. I learned about the actual material used to construct the highway as well as its dimensions. See my follow up post with the facts. Gov. Bours gave an uplifting speech that spoke right to the hearts of the people, and touched mine, too. He talked about how he "...doesn't care about the the high rise condo towers, or the expensive hotels just to be there to look good..." but that his main concern is the people. After all, it's the everyday Joes that are the backbone of any country. He spoke of paving streets and all the infrastructure that will continue to be implemented: water, sewage systems, electricity, etc.
After a quick snip of the red ribbon, he swiftly made his way back to his motor coach but not before shaking some more hands on his way out. I really feel that he does care very much for this town, and for the tourism aspect. He knows that with more tourism in Rocky Point, more business is created, more jobs for the unemployed, especially in these tough times.
I will be anticipating more great things during his time in office, and I will read up and go to more of these events so that I can get you news on the cutting edge! Stay tuned for pictures and a follow up post this week...
**Anything quoted from the speakers is a translated (to the best of my ability) version**
We were situated ON the Coastal Highway right where it intersects with the road to Benito Juarez. The Policia Federal were there decked out in their handsome uniforms directing traffic to either side. When the governer and his appointments arrived, they arrived in style - a big motor coach with the crest of Sonora emblazened on the side.
I got the opportunity to sit in the front row for the event, right down from Oscar Palacio, the director of OOMISLIM, and other big wigs of Rocky Point, so I felt like a VIP. When the bus was approaching, I couldn't help but feel slight butterflies in my stomach because the energy was so anxious. There was a crowd of about 200 (could have been more) and everyone was excited to hear what they had to say.
When Governer Bours and his entourage desembarked, about 50 paparrazi like photogs came out of the wood work and horded around him and his crew. I couldn't believe it! I felt like I was on Robertson Blvd in LA and the photogs were after a celebrity - you see the flashes and the camera men, but you don't see who they're after!
I just knew that I thought I'd know him when I saw him, but I assumed that well, (as cliche as this is) he'd be taller. Nevertheless, he was shaking hands here and there, and for some odd reason, I thought he wouln't shake mine. Maybe because I'm not Mexican, because I'm not really super inportant in the community? For a million reasons, but he looked right at me and stuck his hand out, so I did the same and managed to choke out a meager "Mucho gusto." I could've said "Feliz Cumpleanos" since it was, after all, his birthday. Just something that could have meant a little more. Well, next time...
After the Mariachi finished their birthday songs and warm words of well wishes, he sat down on the stage with the rest of the members of his group. Before I could stop beating myself up about my weak attempt at a formal greeting to the Governer of Sonora, I noticed that I really couldn't see the stage at all. I was on the front row, yes, but there were about 20 photographer's rear ends a mere foot and a half from my face. They wanted to see him too; but more than I, I assume. So much for our great seats.
The speeches the men of Sonora gave were direct and very informative. I learned about the actual material used to construct the highway as well as its dimensions. See my follow up post with the facts. Gov. Bours gave an uplifting speech that spoke right to the hearts of the people, and touched mine, too. He talked about how he "...doesn't care about the the high rise condo towers, or the expensive hotels just to be there to look good..." but that his main concern is the people. After all, it's the everyday Joes that are the backbone of any country. He spoke of paving streets and all the infrastructure that will continue to be implemented: water, sewage systems, electricity, etc.
After a quick snip of the red ribbon, he swiftly made his way back to his motor coach but not before shaking some more hands on his way out. I really feel that he does care very much for this town, and for the tourism aspect. He knows that with more tourism in Rocky Point, more business is created, more jobs for the unemployed, especially in these tough times.
I will be anticipating more great things during his time in office, and I will read up and go to more of these events so that I can get you news on the cutting edge! Stay tuned for pictures and a follow up post this week...
**Anything quoted from the speakers is a translated (to the best of my ability) version**
Friday, December 19, 2008
COASTAL HIGHWAY EL GOLFO - PUERTO PENASCO INAUGURATION
Boy oh boy do I have a story for you - stay tuned for play by play details on the arrival of Gov. Bours, his warm birthday wishes, the uplifting speeches by cabinet members of Sonora's government, and Gov. Bours's own promise to this great state!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
SONORA'S COASTAL HIGHWAY GRAND OPENING
Today is the day that the coastal higway will be given its stamp of approval by Gov. Bours - MYN will be there to cover the story, per Sea Side Reservations invitation...
Stay tuned for exclusive pics and notes from the event!
Stay tuned for exclusive pics and notes from the event!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
COASTAL HIGHWAY SONORA BAJA CALIFORNIA
The Coastal highway is open although not official. Millions of people just got a lot closer to Puerto Penasco. The road is paved all the way and it is a very good quality road. You can now drive all the way to El Golfo from Rocky Point in about 1 hour and 15 mintues. Better yet Yuma can make it to Rocky Point in about 2 1/2 hours. El Centro, CA. about 3 1/2, and San Diego about 5 1/4 hours.
Pictures an other information can be found at www.rockylink. com
Pictures an other information can be found at www.rockylink. com
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