The historic town of Loreto is located approximately 215 miles north of the city of La Paz on the shores of the Sea of Cortez. Loreto is surrounded by dramatic scenery; the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, the dramatic Baja desert and the blue waters of the Sea of Cortez.

Founded in 1697, Loreto is the oldest town in Baja California and is the home of the first Jesuit mission of the Californias. The mission of Nuestra Señora de Loreto was built in 1752 and is located in the center of town. Wonderfully maintained , it includes a Catholic church and a museum filled with religious art and colonial artifacts.

Facing Loreto are several magnificent Islands including Coronado Island with it’s beautiful white sand beach, great for snorkeling and kayaking, and Carmen Island with it’s wonderful beaches and coves.  There are also several other islands that attract colonies of sea lions, blue whales and schools of dolphins.

The Sea of Cortez and the surrounding islands have made Loreto a world-class sportfishing destination. An abundance of dorado during summer and fall, yellowtail in winter and spring , plus sailfish, wahoo and roosterfish give Loreto outstanding fishing year round.

Loreto also offers great tourist amenities. In nearby Nopolo, a popular tourist development just south of town, there are two wonderful resort hotels surrounded by the Sea of Cortez, the La Giganta Mountains and an 18-hole golf course.

Loreto has an international airport with scheduled flights from Los Angeles.

From small, quiet beachfront hotels to all-inclusive resorts, and for all your golf and fishing needs, we at Mexico Accommodations can provide all that Loreto has to offer. You can make your reservations online with live hotel inventory and the most competitive rates. If you need additional information please contact our reservation and customer service department via email or at 1-800-262-4500.

See also: Baja, Cabo