Spring in Las Conchas

By Scott Spackeen

As the weather glides from slightly chilly to pleasantly warm, there is nothing better than spending time on the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora (Rocky Point). I can say this with confidence, conviction, and honesty as my wife and I have owned a home in the Las Conchas neighborhood in Rocky point since 1996.

We have travelled extensively on numerous trips in the Baja and other parts of Mexico. We love all of Mexico, but always return to Puerto Peñasco knowing that we indeed are invested in the very best spot in this beautiful country. It offers easy driving access near the U.S. border and a very safe, hard working, and friendly town. Read more

Tessoro Ready for the Spring

Las Conchas Resort Living

Tessoro at Las Conchas is open for spring with a whole series of exciting improvements and facilities. Life on the Las Conchas Peninsula just got even better!

Tessoro opened its refined and re-tiled resort pool. With a waterfall, heated main pool and swim-up bar, it is the best place to cool off in town. The infinity-edge views from pool to blue sea are pretty spectacular. The toasty sea-side hot tub, one of the largest in any Rocky Point real estate development, is bubbling and a popular meeting point at sunset. Read more

Sports Talk Radio Personality Broadcasts Live from Tessoro

Tessoro had a nice surprise last weekend when Ray Adams of The Fan 1060 AM in Phoenix broadcast his show live from the Las Conchas Peninsula!

Mr. Adams hosts the Great American Golf show on Saturdays and a weekday golf and lifestyle show on the drive home from 6-7pm. Mr. Adams stayed in Jade Residence 404 and set up his mobile radio equipment by Tessoro’s Gym and Spa on Saturday morning, January 30th. Read more

Final Reflections on the Holidays in Puerto Peñasco

Tessoro at Las Conchas

The Christmas season has come and gone in Las Conchas and we are now into a new year. Hopefully 2010 will bring good health and prosperity to all of us. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Rocky Point saw a lot of people back in town, which certainly did stimulate the economy.

The Christmas season in Mexico is filled with so much tradition, including the annual series of “Posadas” (Christmas shelters where celebrations are held). Around the 15th of December, my neighbors here in Puerto Peñasco all start with the Posadas every night. Read more

Update from the Las Conchas Peninsula

Although Tessoro’s visitors always see me in Rocky Point, my family is in the United States and this week I became a proud Marine Corp grandma. I left Puerto Peñasco to see my middle grandson PFC Ryan Gardner graduate from MCRD Boot Camp in San Diego. It made me so proud to see him after 13 weeks, now a young man. Walking on his arm was so special. The patriotism and pride is so incredible and the camaraderie of the parents and families is beyond belief. For anyone that knows me, I am an emotional person who cries while singing Silent Night and when Bambie’s mother died, so you can only imagine my reaction to all the patriotic songs. The final one was Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to Be an American.” Read more

Interview with Lanae Johnson

From JOIN US, December Edition 2009
Lanae was raised in Tucson and grew up visiting Las Conchas with her family. She is now a happy mother of three and is moving into a Diamond Residence at Tessoro with her husband, Darry.

Q: So when did you first visit Rocky Point?

Over thirty years ago, our family started taking vacations to the beach at Las Conchas. We rented different beach houses and always enjoyed spending time at the estuary. The beautiful wide-open spaces offered something for everyone in our family. We enjoyed body surfing, walking the beach, collecting shells, fishing, exploring the coral reefs, building sand castles, frisbee, picnics, bonfires, and cruising the sand dunes. Read more

Interview with Chuck and Charlie Salem

From JOIN US, December Edition 2009

Chuck is Vice President of the Las Conchas HOA and the director of Océano Luxury Vacation Rentals and Real Estate. Charlie is Chuck’s father and one of the original Las Conchas homeowners who played a key leadership role in the neighborhood’s development.

Q.  Tell us about Las Conchas in 2009?

Chuck: It’s been an exciting year. Lot’s of new houses were built, Tessoro opened, there is a new administration in the state and local governments that we think will be great for infrastructure and tourism development. The HOA is strong and active. CEDO is getting ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary. We are really looking forward to 2010. Read more

International Airport Grand Opening Puerto Peñasco, Sonora (Rocky Point) November 5, 2009

It was a beautiful sight and a harbinger of what is to come. On the runway sat two large commercial planes from Aeromexico and Interjet and stewardess crews clad in blue walked the glass terminal. Tessoro at Las Conchas’ banner hung proudly on the tarmac, representing the future of luxury development in this growing beach community. Then, out of the North, landed an elegant Boeing 757 flying the colors of Mexico. Read more

Cool Features at Hot Tessoro Introducing New Features to the Rocky Point Real Estate Market

What is the concrete pool decking at your favorite resort was by some magic made to never get hot? You would never have to dance across the hot expanse in search of water or your flip flops. You would never say “ouch,” “ouch,” “ouch” upon returning barefoot from the sandy beach to the pool area. It sounds like something we daydream . . . wouldn’t that be nice.

Tessoro at Las Conchas actually offers a state-of-the-art pool decking that remains cool under the hot sun. Read more

Musings from the Las Conchas Peninsula

This Beach if for the Birds

I returned recently to Puerto Penasco from a month in Salt Lake City Utah, looking forward to the perfect fall weather. I am anxious to see all the owners of Tessoro who have moved into their condos and are making new friends and new buyers as they go.

In the past week, I have been working early mornings and late afternoons doing some landscaping at my own home in Las Conchas. Read more

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