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Loreto, Mexico

Overview

Overview

This peaceful seaside community, founded in 1697 by Jesuit priest and explorer Juan Maria Salvatierra, was the first European settlement in the Californias. Stroll the cobbled plaza to the Mision Nuestra Se ora de Loreta, burnished with years of devotion; commune with nature as you snorkel the crystal-clear lagoons of Isla Coronados. Sample shore excursions: Loreto Walking Tour; San Javier Mission; Snorkeling at Isla Coronados.


Mexico/Panama Canal - Loreto

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Kayak the Baja



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Your tour will start with a drive along the miles of desert coastline that fringe the rugged Baja Peninsula and are ideal for exploration. Upon arrival at a resort, your guide will give you an introduction and safety briefing. Stable, two-person sea kayaks are used, and the pace is comfortable and relaxed. Anyone in average physical condition can participate. No previous paddling experience is ... more info




Loreto on Foot



Duration: Approximately 1½ Hours
Price : $

 

Three hundred years old and still “undiscovered,” Loreto is one of the oldest cities in all Mexico. Walk along Main Street seeing the houses from the late 19th century, the city hall building and the downtown plaza. You will visit the Mission Church, founded in 1697 by Salvatierra, an Italian Jesuit, home to wonderful old paintings and a magnificent altar from the 17th century. Then... more info




Mexican Fiesta & Traditional Clambake



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

   

Experience a delightful Mexican tradition on this excursion. Your taste buds will savor the flavors of a delectable Mexican buffet, including a clambake and welcome margarita. The live music will have your feet tapping, and the traditional decor and dancers of the ballet folklorico will bring you pure delight. Olé! more info




Oasis Horseback Ride



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

   

At the pier you will meet your English-speaking guide and board the waiting van that will take you on a 25- to 30-minute drive from town to the rendezvous point. Your horse adventure begins next to the stream bed of San Telmo, where after brief instruction and horse assignment, your guide will lead you on a peaceful horseback ride to the stream of Las Virgenes. Admire the desert flora and watch... more info




San Javier Mission



Duration: Approximately 6½ Hours
Price : $$

   

Travel by van for approximately two hours to San Javier--the second oldest town in all of the Californias. En route, you will see a charming little orchard at the bottom of a canyon with a natural spring and fruit trees. The orchards of the Jesuits introduced the first irrigation system on the peninsula and are working to this day. San Javier was founded by Spanish Jesuit Miguel del Barco in 16... more info




Snorkeling at Coronados Island



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$$

   

Travel by motorized skiff for approximately one hour to a lovely white sand beach called El Atracadero Blanco. Approximately three miles long and 2½ miles wide, it is located on the west side of Coronados Island. Snorkel gear is provided for you, along with a light lunch and refreshments. While snorkeling from the beach you may have the chance to view sea lions and angel fish among other s... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 65.0 80.0 49.0 0.1
Feb 64.0 79.0 49.0 0.11
Mar 67.0 81.0 52.0 0.02
Apr 70.0 84.0 55.0 0.01
May 72.0 86.0 58.0 0.0
Jun 77.0 91.0 62.0 0.0
Jul 83.0 96.0 70.0 0.12
Aug 84.0 96.0 72.0 0.29
Sep 84.0 95.0 72.0 0.47
Oct 77.0 90.0 64.0 0.1
Nov 70.0 84.0 55.0 0.14
Dec 68.0 81.0 54.0 0.13

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