When's the last time you wen to Rocky Point?

Now, it's true, Rocky Point, Mexico is sort of a cliche destination for tourists and college kids alike, just looking to get out of the States for some good old fashioned partying. That's why I go too I guess.

But for me, good old fashioned partying is me showing up at the border around 8 pm, driving another 2 hours to get into town. Hitching a tent at spot at the RV parks that is closest to the ocean or near the banos, whatever is open. and then proceeding to walk to the local bars while dining at the tacos carts paced every couple of buildings apart from each other.

However this local flavor seems to be a bit more overtaken by high rises built by American or wealthy international investors every time I go down to good old Rocky Point. The simple times of sitting on the beach and getting your one dollar taco are being infringed upon by "Luxury Condo's" especially at Sandy Beach, where basically everything costs just as much as the States, except they probably employ their Mexican workers for way cheaper, and then basically strip Mexico of all authenticity to appeal to the high status old white folks just wanting to get away.

I say, Bah Humbug to that, culture is being lost and thrown into the sand as we turn everything desolate and undefined into some corporate getaway full of the usual $10 daiquiri's and $15 taquito appetizer when you could get the same wonderful food on the street for a total of $4, plus you would be supporting local economy instead of putting it into the hands of people who certainly don't need anymore money.

So if you actually feel like visiting Mexico, go the old fashioned way, sit back relax by your tent, with the ocean as your front door, hey! you don't even have to shower for a few days if you don't want to.

For a nice, authentic, relaxing, and economically fiscal trip to Rocky Point, visit these Links.

RV Parks for Camping
Night Life