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Independent guide to Puerto Peñasco, SonoraInformation verified August 24, 2026

Road to the 2027 Centennial

Puerto Peñasco Centennial Video Contest 2026: how to enter

Puerto Peñasco is inviting creators to tell the destination’s story in a vertical Instagram video. Here are the verified dates, requirements, prizes and details to confirm before you post.

Official posting window
September 1–15, 2026
Format
Instagram · vertical · 60–90 seconds
Photo: David Noll / México en Fotos, A.C., CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Optimized for web; the displayed framing may vary.

The OCV announced “100 Años, 100 Historias para Contar” (“100 Years, 100 Stories to Tell”), a digital-content competition connected to Puerto Peñasco’s 2027 centennial.

The published announcement is a summary. Before entering, confirm the final hashtags, account mentions, music rights and any complete-rule requirements directly with the OCV.

Puerto Peñasco centennial contest quick facts

  • Official posting period: September 1–15, 2026
  • Platform: Instagram
  • Video format: Vertical
  • Length: 1 to 1.5 minutes, or 60–90 seconds
  • Eligibility announced by the OCV: Adults age 18 and older, including creators, photographers, videographers and content enthusiasts
  • Required subject matter: At least three tourism qualities or experiences associated with Puerto Peñasco
  • Promotion: Organic posting only, without paid promotion
  • Judging: Instagram engagement plus evaluation by an OCV Advisory Council jury

What should the video show?

The Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau—known locally as the OCV—says each production must show at least three qualities of the destination. Its examples include beaches, food, events, nature, sunsets, desert scenery, marine life, adventure, history, activities and family experiences.

That gives creators room to tell a focused story instead of trying to include everything. One video might connect the fishing heritage of the Old Port with local seafood and the Malecón. Another could move from a low-tide beach to desert scenery and finish with a Sea of Cortez sunset. A family-centered entry could feature a beach morning, a local meal and an activity suitable for children.

Whatever approach you choose, identify the real locations and experiences honestly. Do not use footage from another destination or imply that wildlife, conditions or activities are guaranteed.

Video checklist

The OCV’s public announcement does not list every final tag, account mention, residency condition, music-license rule or content-release term. Confirm those points directly with the organizer before posting so an otherwise strong entry is not disqualified on a technicality.

  1. Make the video vertical and between 60 and 90 seconds long.
  2. Show at least three recognizable Puerto Peñasco tourism qualities.
  3. Post it to Instagram between September 1 and September 15, 2026.
  4. Do not use paid boosts, advertising or other paid distribution.
  5. Use only footage, music and other material you have the right to publish.
  6. Follow the organizer’s final tagging, hashtag, account-mention and entry-identification instructions.
  7. Keep the entry public and available for any judging period required in the complete rules.

How the winners will be selected

The announced judging process combines Instagram response—including reactions and views—with a jury review by members of the OCV Advisory Council.

Reach matters, but it is not the only factor. A clear story, authentic Puerto Peñasco locations, good vertical framing, understandable audio and a strong opening can all help people watch and engage. Because paid promotion is not allowed, entrants should plan for organic sharing and genuine audience response.

Prizes

The public announcement does not specify the property, number of nights, blackout dates, transferability, tax treatment or redemption terms for the stays. Winners should rely on the organizer’s final written terms for those details.

  • First place: MXN $10,000 plus a condominium stay
  • Second place: MXN $7,000 plus a stay
  • Third place: MXN $5,000 plus a stay

What is “100 Puerto Peñasco”?

The contest is also intended to help form a creator collective called “100 Puerto Peñasco.” According to the OCV, participants in this group may collaborate with the tourism office during the year leading up to the centennial and receive access to experiences for ongoing content creation.

The announcement does not say that every entrant will be selected or define the collective’s complete obligations. Creators who are invited should review usage rights, credits, deliverables and any exclusivity terms before agreeing.

Monument to the shrimp fisherman in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
Photo: México en Fotos, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Optimized for web.

Why the centennial matters

Puerto Peñasco marked the 99th anniversary of its founding in 2026 and is now preparing for its centennial in 2027. The anniversary is more than a tourism campaign: it is an opportunity to document the city’s fishing roots, desert-and-sea setting, neighborhoods, businesses, traditions and the people who have shaped its identity.

For visitors, the contest offers a preview of the stories and events likely to appear throughout the centennial year. For local creators, it is a chance to put a personal view of Puerto Peñasco in front of a wider audience while preserving an honest record of the destination at the edge of its second century.

Before you publish

Read the latest OCV announcement and confirm the complete entry instructions. The OCV lists +52 638 388 0444 and visitrockypointmx@gmail.com.

Contest details can change. This guide was verified August 24, 2026 and will be updated if the OCV publishes complete rules or changes the submission process.

Frequently asked questions

When can I post my contest video?+

The official posting period is September 1 through September 15, 2026.

How long should the video be?+

The video should run from 1 to 1.5 minutes, or 60–90 seconds, and be vertical for Instagram.

Can I pay to promote my entry?+

No. The OCV says entries must be published organically and without paid promotion.

What must the video include?+

At least three tourism qualities associated with Puerto Peñasco, such as beaches, food, nature, sunsets, desert, marine life, adventure, history or family experiences.

Are the final hashtags available?+

The OCV web announcement does not list every final hashtag or account-tagging step. Confirm the complete instructions with the organizer before publishing.

Use the organizer’s final instructions.

Rocky Point Mexico Guide does not administer the contest or accept entries. Rules, tags, prizes and dates can change; confirm everything with the OCV before posting.

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

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