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Isla del Carmen - Carmen Island is one of the five islands that make up Islas de Golfo group, which is protected as a National Maritime Park. Isla Carmen is located eight miles off of Loreto and is much larger than Isla Coronado and it is also larger than all the other islands. Carmen Island offers excellent diving and beautifel beaches. There are several anchorages along Isla Carmen...Virtual Tour of Camen Island >> |
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Isla Catalana - Catalina Island is one of the five islands that make up Islas de Golfo group, which is protected as a National Maritime Park. Catalina Island is a favorite island for lovers of nature and science. It is home to several unique species of flowers and plants...
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Isla Coronado - Coronado is one of the five islands that make up Islas de Golfo group, which is protected as a National Maritime Park. Coronado Island is a volcanic island providing refuge starfish, mother of pearl, urchins, dolphins and whales. Coronado Island offers excellent diving and snorkeling on the south side of the island, but the north side is the best place to dive. Explore the coral reefs...Virtual Tour of Coronado Island >> |
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Isla Danzante - Danzante Island is one of the five islands that make up Islas de Golfo group. It is a perfect place to explore by kayak it is only a 2.5 mile paddle from the Baja coast in the Sea of Cortez. There are several beaches at which to stop and rest. Isla Danzante offers excellent snorkelling on the east side of the island at the aptly named "Aquarium". You can also take a hike up to a viewpoint that offers this vista of sea, coast and a natural arch...
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Isla Montserrat - Montserrat Island is one of the five islands that make up Islas de Golfo group, which is protected as a National Maritime Park. Isla Montserrat is a prime spot for many night-time lobster hunting expeditions. It is located on the way to Isla Carmen and Isla Danzante. This island offers good diving and hiking...See Marine Park Map >> |
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Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto - Established by the Jesuit missionary Juan María de Salvatierra, this earliest successful mission in Baja California is sometimes considered "head and mother of all the Spanish missions in Upper and Lower California. The mission is located in the heart of the city and houses a museum next door. The Museo de las Misiones recounts the complete history of the European conquest of Baja California as well as providing information on Baja's missions |
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Parque Nacional Bahia Loreto - The Bay of Loreto National Marine Park was created by a Presidential Decree and approved by the Mexican Federal Congress on July 19, 1996. The Park covers 2,065 square kilometers in the Sea of Cortez. The marine park consist of five islands Isla del Carmen, Isla Catalina, Isla Coronado, Isla Danzante and Isla Montserrat. The Park is home to over 800 species of marine life. Sport fishing is only permitted in the protected area of the National Maritime Park...See Marine Park Map >> |
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Sierra Gigante Mountain Range - The Sierra Giganta Mountains extend from Loreto south into the Sea of Cortez. The range makes for a stunning coastline. The best views of the Sierra Gigante Mountains is from the water. This range is perfect place for hiking and moutain biking. |
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Topiary Tunnel - On either side of the Loreto town hall, there are two quiet tree lined streets. The trees have been trained and trimmed, topiary style to form a canopy over the street. It stands out and it may not be an attraction, however it is unusual and commands attention. It is rather beautiful and it offers good shade on a hot day. You can relax here and maybe read a book. |
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Whale Watching - Every year between mid January and mid March, you will have the opportunity to see the grey whales that migrate to Baja from the Arctic each winter. See dozens of whales in the secluded bay, many at very close range, if you are lucky you may even be able to touch one. There are several tour companies that provide whale watching tours, the tours usually include guides plus lunch...More >> |
