Easygoing Adventure on Land and Water
Baja California Sur’s popularity continues to grow, and even more so Loreto’s for being one of the best vacation destinations and a paradise for water sports, nature and history.
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This destination has also managed to retain part of its original fishing village charm that everyone loves.
So, in Loreto sampling everything that life on land and sea has to offer is a sure bet.
Sea for all
The Gulf of California’s calm water is inviting to many sailing lovers, from amateurs to experts. In addition, it is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy pleasant moments of sea kayaking, and the wide range of aquatic activities available in Loreto Bay National Park (Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto).
Plus, Baja California Sur is recognized for its extraordinary catch for sport fishing. You will find a great variety of species that this activity enjoyable, everything from snapper to large pelagic fish.
The Most Popular Water Sports in Loreto Are:
▗ SUP (STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING)
▗ SAILING
▗ SEA KAYAKING
▗ SNORKELING
▗ SCUBA DIVING
▗ SPORT FISHING
▮ SUP Nature offers the chance to draw our attention outward and become one with the ocean in peace and harmony. You only need to know how to swim and have good balance to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding.
▮ Sea Kayaking Loreto is a dream destination for this sport because of the beauty of its scenery and its temperature. This is one of the best ways to explore Loreto Bay National Park (Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto). Peace, relaxation, and beautiful encounters will be the stuff of your days kayaking these waters.
▮ Snorkeling If there is one place in the world where you should snorkel, it is in Loreto and the nearby islands. It is a must if you are in Loreto, and there are many service providers that offer complete experiences like an island tour with a picnic on a paradisiacal beach, for example. Some depart from Loreto’s Marina (Marina de Loreto), and other from Marina Puerto Escondido.
▮ Scuba Diving in Loreto Bay National Park’s Islands. Imagine being in the place where all the best divers in the world have come, and they remember it as the most memorable and special dives of their lives. This is within reach for you and for all those who stay in Loreto.
▮ Sport fishing No matter what time of the year it is, fishing in Loreto is always a good way to spend the day, but if you are looking to catch a specific fish, be aware of fishing seasons. During the Summer and Fall, sailfish, and marlin swim in these waters. In Winter and Spring, roosterfish and horse mackerel come to the Gulf of California.
Light Adventures on Land
There are many activities around Loreto that can give you a few hours of satisfying exercise, as well as a well-rounded experience in contact with nature in the Sierra de La Giganta mountains.
Discover canyons, vertical gorges, rivers, waterfalls, and oases with the best of them.
▮ Rust and Salt Tour on ISLA DEL CARMEN A full-day adventure in which you will visit the ghost town of Bahia Salinas and the old salt mines. In the old days, the salt mines were the main industry in Loreto, and they provided work for many families.
This allowed a small town to exist in the center of Carmen Island. The landscape is incredibly beautiful and unique.
Golf with Out-
of-this-World Landscaping
On the shores of the Gulf of California, the Sierra La Giganta mountains, and the vast desert of Baja California Sur are located some hotels with golf courses or golf clubs that are unparalleled in the world. All within reach of golf lovers in Loreto.
Yoga: a Sun Salutation
like No Other
Can you imagine welcoming the sun at dawn in the most beautiful scenery in Loreto? There are several yoga studies in town, and some hotels offer their guests private classes very early in the morning, so you can start your day in the best possible way.
They also organize retreats lasting several days to make the most of this Magical Town’s peaceful energy.
Hiking
Doing this sport in Loreto’s surroundings has become a must for all visitors. The service providers are specialized and have hand-selected trail maps and driving directions; nature and camping lovers like you can enjoy a day doing something different on their visit to this Magical Town.
There are different routes such as Cerro de la Cruz (1.8 miles), Punta Danzante (1.1 miles), Malecón de Loreto (1.6 miles), Arroyo las Parras (2.2 miles), and Playa de Loreto (1.8 miles).
It is important to always go with an authorized guide, never alone.
