Oysters Farms

From the Sea to Your Palate:

A Culinary Adventure in Puerto Peñasco

Are you looking for a unique gastronomic experience? Do you want to taste the freshest oysters while enjoying breathtaking views of estuaries and desert dunes? Look no further than Puerto Peñasco, a hidden gem on the coast of the Sea of Cortez, where the phrase “From the sea to your palate” becomes a reality.

Getting to an oyster farm in Puerto Peñasco can be an adventure in itself, but don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the journey. Starting at kilometer 7, you’ll begin your journey down dirt roads that wind through the desert until you reach the estuaries where the oysters are grown. Each farm has rustic signs along the road, making it easy to find them.

The first stop on your oyster adventure is the Aquamar oyster farm, where you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a country beach paradise. This farm offers tables where you can taste fresh oysters with your family or friends, accompanied by refreshing drinks.

Next, head to the Boat oyster farm, the most popular destination among oyster farms in the area. In addition to offering delicious oysters, this farm has a restaurant where you can enjoy other seafood dishes as well as oysters fresh from the sea. A cooperative led by women and their families has worked this farm since the 1980s, making it a unique and socially responsible destination. The farm is also surrounded by large dunes that are perfect for sandboarding.

Continuing your adventure a few kilometers down the road, you’ll reach the Punta Peñasco Aquaculture oyster farm, which looks like something out of a movie set. With a cabin, a rolling cart, and several wooden tables in front of the lake, you can savor oysters while enjoying stunning views. There’s even a hammock where you can relax after your meal.

On the other side of the estuary is Punta Roja, where you can try not only delicious and fresh oysters but also baked oysters that offer a new way to experience this delicacy. This farm is another paradise that shouldn’t be missed.

One of the great things about these oyster farms is that if you’re lucky, you might see the production managers reviewing the growth process of the oysters or bringing out baskets with freshly harvested oysters ready to be savored.

But if you don’t have time to visit an oyster farm, don’t worry. You can find succulent oysters at almost all seafood restaurants and international cuisine establishments, as well as at the Bajada de la Cholla.

In conclusion, when you visit Puerto Peñasco, make sure to take the time to visit an oyster farm and savor the seafood that goes “From the sea to your palate.” From the Aquamar farm to the Punta Roja farm, each location offers a unique experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy fresh oysters while taking in the beauty of the estuaries and desert dunes.