This park makes Loreto a world-class destination for all types of outdoor activities; a number of outfitters offer everything from kayaking and diving to stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling along the reefs around Islas del Carmen and dormant-volcano-dominated Coronado Islands. Aside from gray whales that frequent the Sea of Cortez, this is the best place to see blue whales. Pay the entrance fee at the park's office in the marina. Staff can advise on water activities.
Parque Marine Nacional Bahía de Loreto
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Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto
7.88 MILES
Dating from 1697, this was the first permanent mission in the Californias and was the base for the expansion of Jesuit missions up and down the Baja…
Museo de las Misiones Jesuíticas
7.9 MILES
The modest yet interesting Museo de las Misiones chronicles the settlement of Baja California.
Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
22.87 MILES
This wonderful mission is well worth a daytime detour. The windy road passes some beautiful arroyos (streams) before arriving at the mission. Be sure to…
22.11 MILES
The trails in the rugged, striated mountains that rise up behind Loreto are seldom marked, but there's great hiking for the fit and adventurous. Guides…
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1. Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto
7.88 MILES
Dating from 1697, this was the first permanent mission in the Californias and was the base for the expansion of Jesuit missions up and down the Baja…
2. Museo de las Misiones Jesuíticas
7.9 MILES
The modest yet interesting Museo de las Misiones chronicles the settlement of Baja California.
22.11 MILES
The trails in the rugged, striated mountains that rise up behind Loreto are seldom marked, but there's great hiking for the fit and adventurous. Guides…
4. Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
22.87 MILES
This wonderful mission is well worth a daytime detour. The windy road passes some beautiful arroyos (streams) before arriving at the mission. Be sure to…