Driving Directions

From Central Phoenix:

- Take I-10 West to the turn-off for SR-85 (Exit 112).
- Take SR-85 south to Gila Bend (approximately 42 miles).
- Drive through the town of Gila Bend and just before you get to the McDonald’s turn right onto SR-85 – just before the turn you will see a sign that says “Mexico”.
- Continue driving on SR-85 through Ajo, AZ (approximately 43 miles) to the US/Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ (approximately 38 miles).
- After crossing the border, continue through the town of Sonoyta (carefully obey speed limits as they are posted in kilometers per hour NOT miles per hour!). You will make 2 turns in the town of Sonoyta – just follow the clearly marked signs to Puerto Peñasco (approximately 60 miles).

After passing through the town of Sonoyta, continue on Mexico Highway 8 until you reach the bridge at the outskirts of Rocky Point and the turn-off for Laguna Del Mar/El Golfo de Santa Clara will be on your right.
Continue down the turn-off, passing the railroad tracks to the Stop Sign (ALTO). At the Stop Sign turn left and continue to drive towards the Sandy Beach resorts – you will see many high-rise condominium complexes in the distance.
You will reach another stop sign and there will be a gas station on your left. Bear right through the traffic circle and continue on the road through the arches up and over a small hill (watch for the speed bumps – called “TOPES”).
Turn left at Bandito’s Restaurant – and continue to the traffic circle – then turn right and you will see the Las Palmas Guard Gate.

From the East Valley:

- Take I-10 East to Maricopa Road (SR-347). (If you miss Maricopa Road you can also take Queen Creek Road.)
- After traveling approximately 10 miles, take Highway 238 (Mile Post 175).
- Travel on Highway 238 until you reach Gila Bend and turn left heading west into Gila Bend (approximately 41 miles).
- Drive through the town of Gila Bend and just before you get to the McDonald’s turn right onto SR-85 – just before the turn you will see a sign that says “Mexico”.
- Continue driving on SR-85 through Ajo, AZ (approximately 43 miles) to the US/Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ (approximately 38 miles).

After crossing the border, continue through the town of Sonoyta (carefully obey speed limits as they are posted in kilometers per hours NOT miles per hour!). You will make 2 turns in the town of Sonoyta – just follow the clearly marked signs to Puerto Peñasco (approximately 60 miles).
After passing through the town of Sonoyta, continue on Mexico Highway 8 until you reach the bridge at the outskirts of Rocky Point and the turn-off for Laguna Del Mar/El Golfo de Santa Clara will be on your right.
Continue down the turn-off road, passing the railroad tracks to the Stop Sign (ALTO). At the Stop Sign turn left and continue to drive towards the Sandy Beach resorts – you will see many high-rise condominium complexes in the distance.
You will reach another stop sign and there will be a gas station on your left. Bear right through the traffic circle and continue on the road through the arches up and over a small hill (watch for the speed bumps – called “TOPES”).
Turn left at Bandito’s Restaurant – and continue to the traffic circle – then turn right and you will see the Las Palmas guard gate.

From Tucson:

- Take I-10 to I-19 South. After approximately 1 mile on the I-19 exit onto SR-86 (also known as Ajo Highway)
- Travel on SR-86 West for approximately 100 miles until you reach the small town of Why, Arizona.
- Turn left onto SR-85 and continue driving on SR-85 to the US/Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ (approximately 27 miles).
- After crossing the border, continue through the town of Sonoyta (carefully obey speed limits as they are posted in kilometers per hour NOT miles per hour!). You will make 2 turns in the town of Sonoyta – just follow the clearly marked signs to Puerto Peñasco (approximately 60 miles).

After passing through the town of Sonoyta, continue on Mexico Highway 8 until you reach the bridge at the outskirts of Rocky Point and the turn-off for Laguna Del Mar/El Golfo de Santa Clara will be on your right.
Continue down the turnoff road, passing the railroad tracks to the Stop Sign (ALTO). At the Stop Sign turn left and continue to drive towards the Sandy Beach resorts – you will see many high-rise condominium complexes in the distance.
You will reach another stop sign and there will be a gas station on your left. Bear right through the traffic circle and continue on the road through the arches up and over a small hill (watch for the speed bumps – called “TOPES”).
Turn left at Bandito’s Restaurant – and continue to the traffic circle – then turn right and you will see the Las Palmas guard gate.

*Be sure to watch your speed in Ajo and Sonoyta, many speed traps.