Top Things to do in Loreto
6 Things to Do in Loreto That You Shouldn't Miss
With pleasant weather year-round, Loreto invites you to come outside and play. Less crowded than some resort towns, it's a great base for snorkeling, sport fishing or just relaxing on the beach. Annual whale migrations draw massive crowds in springtime.
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1. Loreto Bay National Marine Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 457 reviews
This park works to preserve Loreto's desert ecosystem.
Reviewed By pevil - Edmonton, Canada
Did the boat trip to Coronado Island. Did try the snorkeling with the sea lions. But it was February and even with wetsuits the water was too cold to enjoy the experience. Stopped on the beach for lunch. Walked the path to the other side of the island. Not much different to see. Was a good way to waste away a half of day, but nothing spectacular.
2. Mision San Francisco Javier de Vigge-Biaundo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By Luciano L - Placentia, California
Mission San Francisco, which is about a 45 minute drive from Loreto is a day trip that nobody should miss. The Mission is the first Mission ever built in Baja Mexico and has maintained in structural integrity for more than a century and a half.
The road that goes to the Mission is now paved, so it is more comfortable and it takes less time to get there. The Mission is beautiful. If you are a photographer, it's a dream to photograph. There are details, both in and out that are eye catching. I spent almost four hours photographing it.
Although the Mission in Loreto is nice, this Mission is much better. In fact, the drive to the Mission is an adventure in itself.
Definitely a place to visit when down in the Loreto area.
3. Malecon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
This surfside avenue is Loreto's center for peoplewatching, by day and night.
Reviewed By Gloria B - Battle Ground, Washington
It’s free, beautiful, safe, and interesting. The walk on the water side is pleasant any time of day.
4. Marina Park Bahia de Loreto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
Coastal park consisting of rocky Beaches littered with cacti and clear blue waters.
Reviewed By Alfred G - Chula Vista, California
The Marine Park of Loreto continually showcases its sea life. Fin whales and dolphins frolic most of the year as well as an abundant sea life of crustaceans, seals, sea lions, sea birds, and other smaller fish.
The winter months are especially good when the humpback and blue whales visit the pristine waters.
5. Mision de Nuestra Senora de Loreto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By IndySig - Indy
Such a beautiful Mission and setting in Loreto. The inside is very simple and quite beautiful. Huge beams and wood adorn the ceiling and the outside is highlighted by beautiful tall palms.
6. Museo de las Misiones de Baja California
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Barb S - Central Oregon, Oregon
Small museum with authentic items from pre-Spanish invasion to 20th century. One of the many Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia sites found throughout Mexico, both on Baja and the Mainland. Simple displays with explanations in Spanish and English. Some unusual items in this collection.
