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Guide

Discover Loreto

First capital of the Californias, a Pueblo Mágico and the gateway to the largest marine park in Mexico.

Highlights

What, where, and when in Loreto

National park

The five islands

Coronado, Carmen, Danzante, Montserrat and Santa Catalina make up the largest marine park in the country. White sand beaches, rock walls and turquoise water less than an hour away by boat.

Season

Blue whale and gray whale

From January through March the Sea of Cortez welcomes the blue whale. Trips leave at sunrise from the marina, ten minutes from the hotel.

History

Mission of Our Lady of Loreto

Founded in 1697, it is the first mission of the Californias and the starting point of the Camino Real. You can walk the historic downtown in a single morning.

Coast

Beaches along the south highway

Notrí, Juncalito and Ligüí line up south of town: calm water, palapas and very few people on weekdays.

Blog

Stories from Loreto

Fachada de piedra de la misión de San Francisco Javier en la sierra

San Javier: the stone mission in the Sierra de la Giganta

How to get to the San Javier mission from Loreto, what to see in the village, how long the visit takes and what else is on the mission route in Baja California Sur.
Montaje de boda al atardecer en la playa frente al Mar de Cortés

Beach weddings and events in Loreto: how they come together

Everything you need to decide to get married or celebrate on the beach in Loreto: best season, sunset light, setups, guest logistics and permits.
Familia haciendo snorkel en aguas poco profundas de isla Coronado

Loreto with kids: a four-day itinerary that works

What to do in Loreto traveling with kids: beaches with no surf, easy snorkeling, kayaking, the mission and a tested four-day itinerary, with timing and tips.
Panga navegando frente a la isla Danzante en el parque marino

Things to do in Loreto: 14 plans organized by season

Fourteen real things to do in Loreto, from the marine park to the sierra: snorkeling, blue whales, San Javier, kayaking, fishing and the historic center. Organized by time of year.
Carretera Transpeninsular entrando a Loreto con la sierra de fondo

How to get to Loreto: flights, driving and transfers

Every way to reach Loreto: an international airport four miles from town, the Transpeninsular Highway, the ferry from the mainland and transfers to the hotel. Real times and distances.
Bahía de Loreto con las islas del parque marino al fondo

Loreto, Baja California Sur: the complete guide before your trip

What Loreto is, where it is, when to go and what to expect from the Sea of Cortez. The practical guide for planning your first trip to this Pueblo Magico in Baja California Sur.
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