Places to visit

With nearly 155 miles of ecologically inspiring coastline, gateway to the Sea of Cortez , an abundance of islands, canyons, missions, cave paintings and more, you will never have a loss for places to visit in this Destination of Discovery.

MISSIONS

The missions of Our Lady of Loreto and San Javier are testaments to 'discovery' as they were built by the Jesuit priest/explorers - Juan Maria de Salvatierra and Junipero Serra.

PUERTO ESCONDIDO

This port is Loreto's gateway to the Sea of Cortez . It is by far the largest, natural marina in Mexico - affording a safe haven for a multitude of power and sail boats, and it is an integral part of the Master Plan: Loreto-Nopolo-Puerto Loreto development.

FIVE ISLANDS

The five islands of Coronado , Del Carmen, Danzante, Monserrat and Santa Catalina form the axis for the Loreto corridor to the Sea of Cortez . They will add a true 'personality', maritime resources and scenic beauty to your aquatic experiences.

CAVE PAINTINGS

Between Loreto and Bahia de Los Angeles lies the Sierra de San Francisco , home to a collection of extraordinary aboriginal cave paintings. Estimates date them to be 1,000 to 1,500 years old!

NOPOLO GOLF & TENNIS CENTER

Just minutes from downtown Loreto, you can find an exceptional sports complex: The Loreto Golf and Tennis Center . It is located in Tourism Complex of Fonatur known as Nopolo. You will find 9 championship tennis courts and a professional, 18 hole golf course - both with full service facilities - sauna, pools, pro-shop, dressing rooms, restaurants, and scenery that will stimulate your athletic talents.

SEA OF CORTEZ

This maritime bonanza is a unique ocean environment formed millions of years ago when Baja California slid westward due to geological activity in the San Andreas fault . And, due to its positioning, Loreto has the enviable reputation as having the BEST SPORTS FISHING in all of Mexico .