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from phoenix, az - west valleydriving directions

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To Puerto Penasco From km miles

Ajo, AZ 151 94Caborca, Son 173 108Hermosillo, Son 434 270Lukeville, AZ 109 68Mexicali, B.C. 366 227Nogales, Son 473 294Phoenix, AZ 345 212San Diego, CA 677 421Sonoyta, Son 106 66Tucson, AZ 345 212Yuma, AZ 436 271

D R I V I N G D I R E C T I O N S1. Take I-10W to Buckeye

2. Exit State Route 85 South and continue to Gila Bend/I-8 San Diego

3. After reaching Gila bend, continue until you reach McDonalds. Turn right just before McDonalds at the sign for Mexico/SR 85 South.

4. Take SR 85 South to Ajo (39 miles)

5. Continue on SR 85 South to Why, AZ (10 miles)

6. Continue on SR 85 South to Lukeville, AZ (27 miles)

7. Lukeville is the border between USA and Mexico. Once you cross the boder, you will be in Sonoyta, Mexico. At this time, distances change from miles to kilometers.

8. Continue on the main road for approximately 1.8miles. You will arrive at a 2-way intersection with a stop sign. At this time, you will see a monument and signs for PTO Penasco and Santa Ana to the left. Make a left at the stop sign and then bear right, follow the signs to PTO Penasco.

9. Stay to the right towards Puerto Penasco/Caborca at the Y on the road. There is a traffic light soon after you bear right.

10. Continue straight through this traffic light to Mexico Highway 8.

11. Once you have gone through Sonoyta, continue on Highway 8 from Sonoyta to Puerto Penasco (60 miles). Along the way, there is a sign that says El PTO Penasco. DO NOT turn at this sign. It is in the middle of the desert! Continue on Highway 8 until you see the sign for your appropriate resort. For all Sandy Beach Resorts (Sonoran Sea, Princesa, Las Palomas, Las Palmas, Bella Sirena, Sonoran Spa, Sonoran Sun, Esmeralda, Casa Blance) you will turn at the first light when you reach town. This light will have signs for Sandy Beach Resorts and it is named Blvd. Samuel Ocana.

12. If you turn to go to Sandy Beach Resorts, continue on Samuel Ocana past the railroad tracks. You will reach a round-about with a Circle K. Continue on the road and head towards the resorts on the horizon through the arches at Costa Diamante. For more detailed directions once in town, please refer to our area maps.

arizona

california

mexico

new mexicogila bend

buckeye

ajo

why

yuma mexicali

indio

santa ana

barstow

bakersfield

lukevillesonoyta

hermosillo

caborca

nogales

casa grande

tijuana

ensenada

los angeles

flagstaff

las vegas

tucson

phoenix

san diego

puerto pe�asco

el paso

albuquerque

405225

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5

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D R I V I N G D I R E C T I O N1. Take Loop 202 or SR60 (Superstition Freeway) to I-10 South

2. Exit on SR 347 (exit 164) and head towards Maricopa

3. Continue on SR 347 through Maricopa until you reach SR 238 towards Mobile (also known as Dead Cow Road)

4. SR 238 will end at a STOP sign. Turn left at the STOP sign and it will put you into Gila Bend.

5. Continue through Gila Bend until you reach McDonalds. Turn right at the sign just before the McDonalds for Mexico/SR 85 South.





10. Continue on the main road for approximately 1.8miles. You will arrive at a 2-way intersection with a stop sign. At this time, you will see a monument and signs for PTO Penasco and Santa Ana to the left. Make a left at the stop sign and the bear right, follow the signs to PTO Penasco.

11. Stay to the right towards Puerto Penasco/Caborca at the Y on the road. There is a traffic light soon after you bear right. Continue straight through this traffic light to Mexico Highway 8.

12. Once you have gone through Sonoyta, continue on Highway 8 from Sonoyta to Puerto Penasco (60 miles). Along the way, there is a sign that says El PTO Penasco. DO NOT turn at this sign. It is in the middle of the desert! Continue on Highway 8 until you see the sign for your appropriate resort. For all Sandy Beach Resorts (Sonoran Sea, Princesa, Las Palomas, Las Palmas, Bella Sirena, Sonoran Spa, Sonoran Sun, Esmeralda, Casa Blance) you will turn at the first light when you reach town. This light will have signs for Sandy Beach Resorts and it is named Blvd. Samuel Ocana.


from phoenix, az - east valleydriving directions

arizona

california

mexico

new mexicogila bend

buckeye

ajo

why

yuma mexicali

indio

santa ana

barstow

bakersfield

lukevillesonoyta

hermosillo

caborca

nogales

casa grande

tijuana

ensenada

los angeles

flagstaff

las vegas

tucson

phoenix

san diego

puerto pe�asco

el paso

albuquerque

405225

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D R I V I N G D I R E C T I O N S1. Take I-10 to I-19 South

2. After approximately 1 mile, exit onto SR 86 West (Ajo Highway)

3. Continue on SR 86 West until you arrive at the intersection of SR 85 in Why, Az.

4. Turn left (south) on SR 85

5. Continue on SR 85 South to Lukeville, AZ until you reach the US/Mexico border. (30 miles)

6. Lukeville is the border between USA and Mexico. Once you cross the boder, you

will be in Sonoyta, Mexico. At this time, distances change from miles to kilometers.



9. Once you have gone through Sonoyta, continue on Highway 8 from Sonoyta to Puerto Penasco (60 miles). Along the way, there is a sign that says El PTO Penasco. DO NOT turn at this sign. It is

in the middle of the desert! Continue on Highway 8 until you see the sign for your appropriate resort. For all Sandy Beach Resorts (Sonoran Sea, Princesa, Las Palomas, Las Palmas, Bella Sirena, Sonoran Spa, Sonoran Sun, Esmeralda, Casa Blance) you will turn at the first light when you reach town. This light will have signs for Sandy Beach Resorts and it is named Blvd. Samuel Ocana.


from tucson, azdriving directions

arizona

california

mexico

new mexicogila bend

buckeye

ajo

why

yuma mexicali

indio

santa ana

barstow

bakersfield

lukevillesonoyta

hermosillo

caborca

nogales

casa grande

tijuana

ensenada

los angeles

flagstaff

las vegas

tucson

phoenix

san diego

puerto pe�asco

el paso

albuquerque

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5

8

88

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10

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1910

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25

40

4040

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D R I V I N G D I R E C T I O N S1. Take I-8 East from Southern California or Yuma, Arizona

2. Take SR 85 exit to Gila Bend

3. Continue through Gila Bend until you reach McDonalds. Turn right at the sign just before the McDonalds for Mexico/SR 85 South.







10. Once you have gone through Sonoyta, continue on Highway 8 from Sonoyta to Puerto Penasco (60 miles). Along the way, there is a sign that says El PTO Penasco. DO NOT turn at this sign. It is in the middle of the desert! Continue on Highway 8 until you see

the sign for your appropriate resort. For all Sandy Beach Resorts (Sonoran Sea, Princesa, Las Palomas, Las Palmas, Bella Sirena, Sonoran Spa, Sonoran Sun, Esmeralda, Casa Blance) you will turn at the first light when you reach town. This light will have signs for Sandy Beach Resorts and it is named Blvd. Samuel Ocana.


from san diego, cadriving directions



Photo Log

Copyright © 2010 Penasco Recreation. All rights reserved.

Don’t miss this turn. Although, a brief detour willtake you into El Golfo for a gasstop and bathrooms. Soon you will travel along theedge of the Sea. There aresome fantastic photoopportunities along here.There are many areas to pulloff for a quick photo!Just watch the sand and don’tget stuck. Take a moment to check outnature and ecology infoposted at the two EcologyStations. Grab a cold drink and a snackat El Solito overlooking theSea of Cortez. You will come toan intersection (make a left).Then, another set of railroadtracks to cross and you willcome to the main highway. Another intersection. (Right)Watch for fast moving trafficas you enter the highway.

Continuing towards town,there is a Pemex station onthe left. (Where our log ends).

ENJOY YOUR VISIT!

New Costera Highway & Toll RoadA Photo Log From San Luis Rio Colorado To Penasco

www.penascorecreation.com

San Luis As you leave town, youwill encounter a briefDetour. Then you willTurn south ontoHwy SON 197This is the new toll road. The toll booth.Estacion Doctor. The cost is 94 pesos.Bathrooms are available. After a fast, straight driveon the toll road, you willcross railroad tracks. Thenyou will make a left turnto HWY 003.

Soon you will see themilitary check-point.Vehicles are only checkedheading north.But slow down and followthe signage & directionsthrough this area.

You will soon be able tosee the Sea of Cortez offto your right. What abeautiful contrast of sanddunes & blue sea. These funky, old “Icky Igloos” will remindyou the turn off toPenasco is just ahead!

Now Just157 Miles

2.5 Hour Drive

Travel Log to SLRC

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(1)Mileage

(2)Mileage DESCRIPTION

*Items highlighted in YELLOW are pictured on the accompanyingPhoto Log

KM MARKERIF AVAILABLE

0 157 Intersection of Calle 1 (entrance) & Avenida A. Obregon (“Main Street” SLRC) Go East (?)

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“Main street” has become Hwy 2. Here the road turns to dirt & there is a Detour.There is approximately 1 mile of construction and bad road. Follow signs and markings to turnoff.

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5.8 151 Intersection. Going towards Penasco: Turn to SON 197 (Signage: to Puerto Penasco and ElGolfo).

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13.4 143.5 Round-about & sight of future Pemex station. (?)

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Toll Booth: Estacion Doctor (“Prepare su cuota” - Please have your pesos ready.) 94 pesos* On the west side of the toll booth area are bathrooms. Going south, next ones arean hour away.

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19.5 137.2 Pull off with trash can & water container (water was empty on our trip). 21



41.7 115 Cross Rail road tracks (?)

41.9 114.8 Intersection. Signage is posted. Towards Penasco = Left turn / Coming from Penasco = Rightturn

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Puesto de Control Militar. This is the military checkpoint & vehicle inspection goingnorthbound only. Slow down going in both directions and follow direction & signage.

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What I call the Icky Igloos. (What else can you call them?) You’ll know when you see them.There are also some pretty cute little cabins and several shrines & statues in this area.

Going southPast KM 82

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Intersection. Signage is posted. Towards Penasco = Left turn / Coming from Penasco = RightturnThis is also the turnoff to Golfo de Santa Clara. The Pemex station is a short drive on El Golforoad.* Going in either direction you are pretty much an hour from bathrooms or gas.

HWY 003Km 134

77.6 79 Great overlooks of the ocean in this entire area. Get the camera out. Beware of traffic & sand. 121 - 117

75.9 (?) Signs noting a pull-off with picnic table, trash and water. (For in the future). 121

81.2 (?) Signs noting a pull-off with picnic table, trash and water. (For in the future). 112

85.6 71.7 Uno mas beautiful overlook. High point with the sandy beach below. 106

86.2 71 Marked as Los Pinitos on road signs; dirt road reads ALMODOVA. Distant buildings near beach. 10487 (?) Signs noting a pull-off with picnic table, trash and water. (For in the future). 102

97 60 Salt flats with green & palm trees. 87

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Ejido Collada. Big curve in the road. From this point towards Penasco the road parallels therailroad.* Look for several osprey nests and the birds on the old posts along the railroad.

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118.2 39.1 Another Empty pull-off - No services 55

124 33.4 Sign reads: Water for Radiator. Emergency stop. 46

130.3 26.8 An Ecology Station. Informative reading and great photograph display. No services. 35

135.8 21.4 Ejido Carlos Salinas de Gortiari—Inhabited area. Many small settlements in this area. 26

140.7 16.4 El Solito Restaurant & Bar. Under the palapa. Ejido Los Aceves 19

144 13.1 An Ecology Station. Informative reading and great photograph display. No services. 14

147.6 9.5 View of Laguna Shores area, Black Mountain and in the distance the condos on Sandy Beach. 8

152.8 4.2 Intersection. Signage is posted. Towards Penasco = Left turn / Coming from Penasco = Rightturn

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153 4 Cross the railroad. (?)

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Intersection. Signage is posted. Towards Penasco = Right turn / Leaving Penasco = Left turnGoing towards Penasco, you are turning onto HWY 8 coming from the border & Sonoita.Watch for high speed traffic on this Highway. (When leaving Penasco - follow signage toLaguna.)

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157 0 Arrive at Pemex & Circle K on the outskirts of Penasco. (?)

New Costera Highway & Toll Road Log between Puerto Penasco & the San Luis Rio Colorado Downtown Border Crossing

The toll road (SON 197) opened on September 10, 2009. The toll fee is 94 pesos each way.It is a straight, two-lane highway with wide shoulders: 157 Miles in about 2.5 Hours

The following is a road log from 9-26, 2009. (1) Odometer reading in miles from San Luis Rios Colorado (SLRC) downtown border entrance to just outside Puerto Penasco.(2) Odometer reading in miles from outside Puerto Penasco to SLRC (Zero mileage starts at bottom of log and goes up page.)

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