The Río Asunción reaches Plutarco Elías Calles, also known as La y Griega, where it opens into a broad delta fan. This extends for the final 40 kilometers to the coast. The river flows into the Gulf of California, mainly near Desemboque and underground there; the river system changes seasonally.

Getting Around and Finding Your Way

Bulevar Silvano Pérez is one of the important and heavily traveled roads in La y Griega. Visitors use it when traveling to the beaches of Caborca and nearby communities such as Puerto Peñasco. The boulevard is a specific transportation reference point, alongside the river landscape and local festivals, for finding your way around.

Festivals for Different Occasions

In 2018, a parade passed through the main streets of Plutarco Elías Calles, also known as La y Griega, to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. It was followed by an artistic and cultural program and a community festival for families in the Caborca coastal region.

The 2025 Independence Day celebration took place in La y Griega’s multipurpose square. The group Los Activos del Rancho performed live, and traditional snacks were also on offer. These represent two different historical occasions: commemorating the beginning of the Revolution and celebrating Independence with music and food.

Traditional community Christmas events in La y Griega included Posadas Infantiles. They featured food, sweets, and toy raffles; a Christmas tree was also lit, and a local parade of lights was held. As Christmas celebrations, the Posadas are tied to the holiday season.

Accounts from 2017 also mention a pilgrimage on December 12 to the altar of the Virgen de Guadalupe on Cerro de La y Griega. It included a Mass and a celebration at the altar; participants also came from the town of José María Morelos. Another local account describes an agricultural asparagus festival held after the asparagus season ended, with a large dance and food stalls.

More to Explore in the Wider Caborca Destination

In the wider Caborca destination, La Proveedora is a desert landscape with thousands of petroglyphs. Archaeological settlement began around 2500 BC; the petroglyphs depict plants, animals, and human figures. The municipality describes La Proveedora as the site with the largest number of petroglyphs in Latin America.

The Museo Histórico y Etnográfico de Caborca also offers a distinct cultural focus. It has four halls: two feature permanent exhibitions, while two are used for temporary exhibitions by artists from the region and beyond. Another archaeological site in Caborca is Cerro Prieto, with around 200 petroglyphs. It is considered the place where Padre Kino founded the community of Caborca in 1692.

For scenery and outdoor activities, Puerto Lobos is a coastal destination in Caborca. Rocky cliffs and extensive beaches offer opportunities for nature observation, photography, and outdoor activities. The wider Caborca destination therefore encompasses archaeological and cultural attractions as well as the coast.

Choose a Vacation Rental to Match Your Travel Interests

When looking for a vacation rental, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: would you like to center your trip on La y Griega’s river landscape and local festivals, or also explore the archaeological, cultural, and coastal attractions of the wider Caborca destination?

For the wider travel guide: Caborca.