For owners of foreign-import vehicles affiliated with organizations such as Condefa, traveling to Puerto Peñasco during this vacation period could put their vehicles at risk.
Although the organization obtained temporary authorization allowing its members to travel on several highways in Sonora from July 16 through August 3, Condefa leader Omar Lugo Patrón warned that the permit does not guarantee unrestricted travel to the northwestern region of the state.
The main issue lies at the fiscal inspection checkpoints located on the routes leading to and from Puerto Peñasco.
Drivers traveling to the port via the Caborca–Puerto Peñasco Highway can enter without difficulty. However, on the return trip they must pass through the Almejas fiscal checkpoint, where their vehicles could be seized.
The alternative route, Puerto Peñasco–Golfo de Santa Clara–San Luis Río Colorado Highway, is also not a safe option for these motorists, as the inspection checkpoint along that route conducts checks on foreign-import vehicles, creating the same risk of vehicle seizure.
“You can enter Puerto Peñasco, but you won’t be able to leave the area… that’s where you lose your vehicle,” Lugo Patrón warned while explaining the restrictions.
The warning also applies to those planning to travel toward Sonoyta, Golfo de Santa Clara, and San Luis Río Colorado, as they could face vehicle confiscation and possible financial penalties.
Videos have also circulated on social media showing drivers claiming they were stopped at these inspection checkpoints, increasing uncertainty among owners of foreign-import vehicles who had planned to visit Puerto Peñasco during the summer vacation.
For this group of motorists, the appeal of Puerto Peñasco as a tourist destination comes with a significant concern: the trip there may be uneventful, but the return journey could end with their vehicle being seized, including when traveling through Golfo de Santa Clara.
Source: mexicodailypost
