Loreto is located almost 600 miles south of the border on the Gulf coast of Baja, but less than two hours by air from Los Angeles. Due in part to Mexico’s creation of a National Marine Park surrounding several islands in the Sea of Cortez, scuba divers comprise an ever increasing segment of Loreto’s visitors. The Loreto National Marine Park encompasses an area approximately 50 miles long and 25 miles wide,...

Loreto is situated on the Sea of Cortez in a protected marine park area that restricts commercial fishing. Loreto offers world-class, big game fishing year round. Loreto has long been known by fisherman as the Dorado and Yellowtail capital of Mexico. It also offers abundant Marlin, Roosterfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Cabrilla, Grouper and Sailfish. Loreto offers multiple professional guide services, panga charters,...

Enjoy the natural environment of Loreto, where you’ll be able to breathe in the tranquility and the intense clarity of colors and aromas that make up this gorgeous landscape. This traditional city, originally inhabited by a nomadic tribe and later colonized by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century, preserves an almost intact and beautiful architecture, its costumes and charming surroundings, is open to the...