Spring break 2009 in Rocky Point, Mexico

Your guide to all the parties, activities and fun

Metromix
February 20, 2009

Spring break 2009 in Rocky Point, Mexico
At Rocky Point (Credit: Brian Kotwasinski/azcentral.com)

Every spring, hundreds of thousands of high-school and college students descend on Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, to indulge in the debauchery that only comes with a lower legal drinking age and the exoticness of a foreign country.

Rocky Point, as it's called in the States, is an epicenter for spring-break shenanigans, and this is our insiders guide on where to go, what to do and who to meet. We'll tell you what you need to know to have fun, to eat well and to stay safe on the Gulf of California.

From the hottest night clubs to the tastiest eats, here's a look at what the cool kids know about spring break, Rocky Point-style.

Rocky Point, Mexico, guide

Plan your spring break on the beach in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

Bars and clubs

The best nightlife and spring break beach parties in Puerto Peñasco

Restaurants

Chow down here in Rocky Point.

Club Elixir

Dos Equis girls strut while spring breakers go wild at Club Elixir and the Ice House

Spring break lies

A look at the most common (and obvious) lies you hear in Rocky Point.

Sombreros

Would these spring break trends fly in Phoenix?

Dancing in the street

Spring breakers relax at resorts and enjoy food, drinks, dance and shopping in Old Port

Why I wish Scottsdale's nightlife were more like Douglas' nightlife

The kids on Megan's sunset cruise could teach Scottsdale a thing or two about dance parties.

Great night at Manny's

The dance floors heat up at Manny's and Baja Cantina, and spring breakers take a sunset cruise

Neon bikinis

Mini shorts, plaid trunks, neon bikinis and stomach tattoos ... oh my!

Spring break style truths

Megan points out spring break styles that might not fly at resorts back in the Valley.

Pineapple drinks

Check out the spring-break scene on the beach and at the resorts

Rocky Point's rocky times

Rocky Point isn't as crowded as it was during spring break last year.

Cinco alto

Check out the scene at Las Palmas resort and the Friendly Dolphin.

Spring break serenade

The owner of the Friendly Dolphin sings Megan a passionate tune and names her the princess of Rocky Point.

Is it safe to go to Rocky Point?

Answers to your questions about crime, passports, water, pesos and car insurance

Have some fun in Rocky Point

We've mapped out the best ways to have fun on the beach, in the water and out on the town.

Good to know before you go

Here are some interesting facts about the spring break destination.

Check this out before you book your trip

Check this out before you book your trip.

What other people are saying...

sharkbitecantina - February 22, 2010 at 12:03 PM

We own Shark Bite Cantina and Santana's Coffee and would be glad to assist any of the Spring Breakers with our phone number to give their parents. ...

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Clarainphoenix - March 6, 2009 at 11:24 PM

As an ASU FEMALE Student and Mexican at that. I am offended by the remarks. NOT! Mexico has been dangerous 4 years. I swear Nuevo Laredo has been a...

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thetiger - March 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Varriobakers, you ovbiously haven't been READING the articles and various statements released... ALL THE VIOLENCE IS NOT IN THE RESORT TOWNS! Rocky...

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NEPhoenixDude - February 23, 2009 at 5:36 PM

The only things I don't like about Puerto Peñasco is that ASU students use the place as a toilet and tampon every Spring Break. If any of them get...

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AZC - February 23, 2009 at 5:32 PM

Bahahaha awesome article

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