Photos: Rocky Point, Mexico
Increased violence in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, has some itinerant tourists on edge. But the regulars still feel comfortable there.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Suzie Simpson, 68, a retired Tucson teacher from Amphi district and Pima Community College just finished setting up the yard outside her trailer at Playa Bonita RV Park in Puerto Pe–asco, Sonora. She came in March and was supposed to leave in June but stayed on. "I've got no one to answer to" she said.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
In response to recent drug related violence and a home invasion Mexican troops are visible in the streets Puerto Pe–asco.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
In the wake of recent violence the Mexican Army has set up a temporary check point on Highway 8 on the outskirts of Puerto Pe–asco.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Condominiums in Puerto Penasco, Sonora.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Jan Tate, 65, from Tucson with her dog Baby outside her trailer at Playa Bonita RV Park on Sandy Beach.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Mike Riggs, owner of Latitude 31 Sports Bar and Grill, on the patio of his restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
David Hvidsten from Phoenix surveys the empty spaces at Playa Bonita RV Park on Sandy Beach, saying "this is a disaster."
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Due to bridge construction, traffic is forced to detour along Benito Juarez Street as the swollen Sonoyta River flows over the normally dry road on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in Sonoyta, Sonora.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
The bad economy, recent drug crime and bad weather have conspired to reduce tourism and make life a little harder for resident in Puerto Pe–asco.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Business is sparse at Mariscos Lolita Restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Empty spaces at Playa Bonita RV Park on Sandy Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
Lori & David Hvidsten from Phoenix, outside their RV at Playa Bonita RV Park on Sandy Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
Americans split on safety of Rocky Point
The long, peaceful beach at Rocky Point during the week.
First, there was the home invasion. Then, a gunbattle in broad daylight. Then a small pair of earthquakes. And as if to complete a calamitous cycle, last week a flood blocked the highway to Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, the closest ocean beach to Tucson.