The state of Sonora, Mexico and the Northern Baja offer a variety of hotels. Many evoke a sense of history and the feeling of visiting another time period. The Playa de Cortez in Baccochibampo Bay, mid-way between Guaymas and San Carlos, is such a grand Old Mexico hacienda-style hotel. With the feel of having been transported to another era and set down in an aging Hollywood movie set, this hotel is old and it shows. But that is fine because there is no other place which so quietly and assuredly speaks of a long-lost time of graciousness and stateliness.
For many, Mexico conjures up thoughts of the Mexican cowboy, the vaquero or charro, roping wild horses or driving cattle out on the ranchero. In the beach community of Rosarito, there is a wide selection of hotels, condos and rentals of all sorts. Yet sitting slightly out of place, squeezed in between the high-rises, you will find Los Pelicanos Hotel. With cactus lamps, rustic brick décor; a camp-fire style steak restaurant this eclectic “ranchero Mexico” hotel has a bit of a hunting cabin feel to it. Although a little rough around the edges, it is unexpected and cozy. The rooms with an ocean-view are coveted and even the locals come by the restaurant for drinks at sunset.
And for legend and history, you just cannot pass by the Posada la Roca in Puerto Penasco. This 80 year old stone hotel is purportedly the oldest building in town. Legend has it that this was Al Capone’s hide out in the 1920’s during Prohibition in the States. This place has atmosphere and feels like Old Mexico. Each room has been restored and the front room for sitting and reading is comfortable and inviting.
Discover Northwestern Mexico! Just a moment away from the United States border; and yet a world away in time and spirit.