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Some Helpful Information / Frequently Asked Questions:

Weather:
On the average, Rocky Point is usually about a 5 degree difference, up or down, than we are here in Arizona. Example: If it is 80 degree here in November, it will be closer to 85 to 87 degrees in Rocky Point. If it is 100 degrees here in Arizona in the middle of Summer, it will be 5 degrees or more cooler in Rocky Point.

Border:
Here is the number to the Border Patrol, in case you have any questions about documents required to travel to Rocky Point in 2006 and beyond. Passports may be required by late 2007 - early 2008.
1-520-387-5671

LOCAL DIALING DIRECTORY & Instructions
Remember, when calling to Rocky Point, Mexico, you need to dial the entire International number. Here is the number, minus the last 5 digits of the place you are trying to call: 011-52-638-38 ...Now, all you need are the last 5 numbers!

Hospital 011-52-638-38-34566
Red Cross 011-52-638-38-32266
Police Station 011-52-638-38-32626 or 31616
Fire Station (Bomberos) 011-52-638-38-32828
Sky Med Air Ambulance (from Mexico) 001-866-805-9624
Taxi's 011-52-638-38-32773

Mexican Auto Insurance
Liability is "required" by law in Puerto Penasco, but full coverage is not. Play it safe, and purchase some insureance prior to crossing the border. There are several places in the US that sell Mexican auto insurance all along the highway prior to crossing into Mexico, as well as other places in Mexico.

International Gateway Insurance Brokers
1-800-423-2646 Ex. 2
Please use agent code: Rockypoint

Currency
Almost all establishments will readily accept US currency. The issue in that case will be the exchange rate that they offer; it is advisable to ask first in order to avoid any disappointments. Many businesses will not be able to make change for anything higher than a $20 U.S. dollars so it is a good idea to carry small bills with you, or pesos.

The Peso presently values between 10-11 Pesos to 1 US dollar. Banks generally have the best exchange rates & open at 9am (M-F), make sure you check what hours they do money exchanges. Lines may be longer at banks, but rates are probably a little better than exchange houses.

Credit Cards are accepted by most of the hotels, with some or no surcharge, but not all of them. ATM's are found t local banks and can be used to secure funds, although it will be in Pesos. This is one of the easier ways to travel, although there will be a small fee attached to your withdrawal. While you are planning your trip, make sure that you carry - or have access to, enough cash or traveler's checks.

LINKS:

http://www.puerto-penasco.com/