Loreto

Loreto Travel Wiki

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Travel to Loreto

With the sparkling Sea of Cortez to the east and the graceful peaks of the Sierra la Giganta to the west, the small Baja Mexican city of Loreto beckons one to visit and linger awhile. The year-round summer invites visitors on vacation to Loreto to spend their days outside, and because it is less crowded than other nearby cities, you have the opportunity to experience Mexico through the eyes of the friendly locals. Loreto is the oldest settlement on the peninsula, and its mix of culture, natural wonders, and historic sites will keep your vacation exciting and leave you wanting for more time.

Travel and vacation in Loreto, Mexico

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What to see and do in Loreto ?

Most of the hotels in Loreto run along or are a short walk away from the Malecon, the seaside promenade. They manage to capture the best of all areas in Loreto as the promenade offers picturesque views of the sea while staying close to the bustling city center. The city center offers visitors a chance to stay in cozy posadas or historic haciendas with tasty restaurants and unique boutiques right at their doorstep. If the beach is calling you, head to the outskirts of Loreto where there a quiet beach resorts that promise a relaxing stay on the shores of the sea.

The surrounding natural beauty defines Loreto, so being outdoors is a major part of any Loreto vacation. The Sea of Cortez offers a myriad of activities that caters towards anyone from the adventurer to the vacationer. Head out on a scuba or snorkeling trip to view the underwater marine life or rent a kayak to take in views of the coastline.

Loreto is a dreamland for sports fishermen. Numerous companies also cater towards fishing enthusiasts, so visitors can bring home fresh fish. Even if you have never tried fishing before, the captains of Loreto are happy to teach beginners. Don’t forget to bring a cooler!

Take a boat or Kayak out to the surrounding islands and spend the day relaxing on sandy beaches with the mainland crowned by the Sierras in the background. The lovely Isla de Coronado is a great spot to spend the afternoon, and the Isla Dazante sits only two and a half miles from the coast, so it is a doable kayak journey away. If your Loreto vacation takes you here between January and March, you will have the privilege to see grey whales as they migrate from the Arctic to the Baja. Book at tour or organize a private rental for an unforgettable experience.

Drag yourself away from the sea for a moment to enjoy the history and culture that the land surrounding Loreto possess. Take a side trip to San Javier, the second oldest mission in the Californias. Situated in the middle of the Sierra de la Giganta, the mission is a look into Mexico’s past. While in the Sierras, check out some of the prehistoric cave paintings that hide in the caves of the mountains. Visit the nearby Painted Caves or the Pinguiza, which are only a short drive from the city center.