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The lovely colonial town of Loreto was the first Spanish settlement on the Baja California Peninsula.
It was founded in 1697 by Jesuit missionaries, who found a steady spring of fresh water and built the Mision Nuestra Señora de Loreto. The town is a criss-cross of roads with the main route through being Salvatierra street. It's safe and easy to walk around, even at night. The quaint historic center comprises only a few pedestrianized tree-lined streets with shops and leads up to the seafront (malecon) and small port.
The restored Spanish plaza and church are a lovely spot with a few cafés, bars and restaurants giving you the opportunity to watch the world go by. It's a good jumping off point to visit the nearby island of Coronado, go fishing or visit nearby cave paintings. From December to March fin and blue whales can also be found off the coast which if you are lucky enough on a boat trip are an amazing sight.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Loreto
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Loreto, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Loreto
- La Paz 145 miles away
- El Fuerte 172 miles away
- Todos Santos 191 miles away
- Cerocahui 223 miles away
- Copper Canyon Area 228 miles away
- San José del Cabo 229 miles away
- Baja California 230 miles away
- Barrancas 242 miles away
Photos of Loreto
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Loreto, Mexico
Accommodation choices for Loreto
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Loreto. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Posada de las Flores
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La Mision Hotel
Loreto
Ideas for experiencing Loreto
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Loreto, and which use the best local guides.
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Whale watching excursion to Magdalena Bay ![Gray Whale, Baja California]()
Whale watching excursion to Magdalena Bay
Whale watching excursion to Magdalena Bay
Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. The gray whale spends summers in the waters off Alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles (almost 10,000 km) south to the warmer lagoons of Baja in January, February and March.
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Loreto City Tour ![Loreto, Mexico]()
Loreto City Tour
Loreto City Tour
Today you will explore the small historic center of Loreto with your guide. You will walk along the oceanfront boulevard, then walking through to the city hall, where Loreto's history will be explained.
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Half Day Whale Watching in the Sea of Cortez ![Fin Whales]()
Half Day Whale Watching in the Sea of Cortez
Half Day Whale Watching in the Sea of Cortez
Today you will head out of Loreto by small motorboat to spend approximately four hours looking for whales in the Sea of Cortez. The area is known to be a spot for blue and fin whales, which will be in the area to calve.
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