Loreto in 48 hours

Loreto, BCS
What a lovely town this is. Loreto is one of the oldest settlements in Mexico, dating back to 1697. The small coastal town is nestled on the shores of Loreto Bay National Park, which boasts 800 square miles of protected islands and beaches. We’ll show you how to make the most of Loreto in 48 Hours.

The Hotel Oasis

We stayed at the Hotel Oasis, an adorable small palapa hotel at the South end of the Malecón and walking distance to the marina and the plaza. This is the traditional hotel in town. It was built with local materials by the current owner’s parents in 1962. Furthermore, the hotel is on the beach, pet-friendly and has spacious air-conditioned rooms as well as a salt-water pool. In addition, the rooms are beachfront with stunning views of the Sea of Cortez, Isla Coronado & Isla del Carmen. Equally important, the on-site restaurant features outdoor or indoor dining and the breakfast buffet was delicious.

Exploring Loreto

The Islands of Loreto are in a prime location for water buffs. It sits between Mexico’s mainland and the Baja California peninsula in the Sea of Cortez. As a result, it is one of Mexico’s largest marine preserves. On our first morning, we ventured to the Marina and easily rented a panga for the day. It was an incredible adventure to Isla Coronado. Along the way, we saw Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Blue Footed Booby’s and Osprey and so much more. This was an epic start to our visit and the perfect way to making the most of seeing Loreto in 48 hours.

Isla del Coronado

Afterwards we visited a beautiful beach on Isla de Coronado. Our Capitan beached the panga so we could explore the island. At last we were in complete solitude and we were the only ones on the island. Not only was it a beautiful day on the water, but it was also incredible wildlife viewing.

The town of Loreto is designated as a pueblo magico (magic town in Spanish) by the Mexican government. The government gives this distinction to towns with significant natural beauty or historical importance. Loreto is built around the enchanting Misión de Loreto. The Mission-style church is from the end of the 17th century and the oldest Misión in Baja. Along the cobblestone streets you’ll find historic buildings, exotic flora, open-air markets, and a vibrant town square filled with friendly locals. Not to mention, delicious restaurants.

Authentic Mexican Cuisine

There are many choices of restaurants in the town square. However we ate at Mi Loreto, a charming restaurant with classic Baja cuisine choices. The food was spectacular and well as the decor and the service. Later that evening, we ate at Claudias, a sidewalk cafe on the Plaza, again, exceptional food and drinks.

The Baja peninsula is full of awesome destinations and natural beauty, and Loreto Mexico is no exception.

For more history of Loreto visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loreto,_Baja_California_Sur

For more 48 Hour Adventures in Mexico visit: 48 Hour Adventures Baja California Sur