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2. Discovering the sea of Cortez
Snorkeling
Take a traditional panga boat to Coronado Island
and snorkel alongside puffer fish and other marine
curiosities in the warm turquoise waters. Explore
the rich coral reefs at Danzantes Island home to
the infamous Honeymoon cove, La Ventana arch,
and an intriguing submarine shaped rock.
3. Coronado Island Isla Danzante
-Boat.
-Box lunch.
-Park ticket.
-Snorkel equipment.
Isla del Carmen
(southern, trip around to island)
-Boat.
-Box lunch.
-Park ticket.
-Snorkel equipment.
Enjoy a day exploring the beautiful white sand beaches and
clear, turquoise waters of Isla Coronado. Tour around the island Picnic island Coronado
in a panga boat to observe local wildlife including various -Trasportation.
species of sea birds and a sea lion colony. After touring around -Beverages.
the island, stop at one of Coronado’s beaches to swim, snorkel, -Meat & fish combo.
wander the island’s hiking trails or simply soak up the sun on -Snorkel marine park.
the white sand!
4. Kayaking
Explore Loreto´s islands or discover three types of
mangroves home to a vast diversity of marine life.
It´s not uncommon that curious dolphins want to join
accompany you on your discovery of the magnificent
Sea of Cortez.
6. Sport fishing
Enjoy this extraordinary sport and the
remarkable fish in the Sea of Cortez.
Loreto offers great sportfishing including:
sailfish, striped marlin, black and blue
marlin, wahoo, and cabrilla. Experience
first hand some of the world´s best fishing.
7. Superpanga
- Full day.
-Half day.
Deluxe super panga
-Full day.
Fly fishing
-Fly fishing.
8. Scuba diving
Scuba
Whether you are a novice or advanced diver, Loreto
offers diverse dive sites with more than 30 several
wreckages in the surrounding islands. Deep, drift,
shallow, wreck, with rocky bottoms, jutting walls,
undercuts, overhangs, or reef systems every dive is
unique and a truly unforgettable experience.
Submerge into the incredibly rich flora and fauna of
the Sea of Cortez.
9. A Day of Diving
(Choose one Island: Coronado,
Del Carmen or Danzante )
-2 tanks.
- Transportation.
- Guide.
- Box lunch 2-3 hours.
10. Scuba
Sailing
Solace, refuge, adventure; the Sea of Cortez
offers this and so much more.
Treat yourself to a gorgeous sunset on the Sea
of Cortez followed by playful dolphins at the
boats wake. Make your way along the coast
where the sea laps at white sand beaches that
unfold one after another, like a string of
turquoise stones.
12. Scuba
Whale watching
January through March travel to Magdalena Bay on the Pacific
Ocean where annually gray and blue whales travel over 4,000
miles to get to their favorite vacation spot to feed and play.
Gaze at mothers with their baby whales. Feel the excitement
as a whale the size of a school bus swims to your boat, gently
nudging it and the thrill of gently touching its spongy
skin bejeweled with barnacles.
13. *Available from january to march.
Gray whale
-Trasportation Lto-Pto Lopez.
-2 hours of watching.
-Bilinual guide.
-Snacks & Beverages.
-Seafood for lunch. (lobster & shrimp)
Blue whale
-Transportation.
-Boat.
-Guide.
-Snacks and beverages.
-Briefing.
-Lunch.
14. Scuba
Hiking
Hike to Primer Agua, one of the first Jesuit ranches in
the Baja. Explore the ruins of a house and corral where
the first missionaries established. Be impacted by the
astounding natural beauty of the Sierra de La Giganta.
Surround yourself in the essence of the Baja.
16. Scuba
Spa
Pamper yourself with one of our luxurious treatments and services from our spa.
The treatment menu features an extensive of body treatments, including a variety
of facials, manicure, pedicure and massages to tone, contour, hydrate, rejuvenate,
detoxify and refresh.
Cleanse your body and mind while experimenting our many signature…
18. Scuba
Cave Paintings
19 miles west of Mulege in the Sierra de Guadalupe, is located an
important rock art site, San Borjitas. There is an impressive cave,
where in the roof can be seen more than 50 large figures.
The highlight of the men of San Borjitas is its sleek design, plus
they are totally different from the men of the Sierra de San Juan,
creating a way different school than what is found along the Sierra
de Guadalupe.
In the latest study made in San Borjitas, scientists estimate that the
oldest paintings date from an age of approximately 7.500 years.
19. Canipole
-Transportation.
-Guide.
-Box lunch.
San Borjita
-Transportation.
-Guide.
-Box lunch.
-Snacks.
-Pay INAH.
La Pinguica
-Trasportation to Bahia
Concepcion.
- Lunch in the beach.
20. Scuba
ATV´s
We have available a wide variety of great trails, great scenery, and
lots of fun. Explore the natural beauties of Loreto from the seat of
an All Terrain Vehicle, commonly known as an ATV. ATV’s allow
access to places where few people go. In fact, these surefooted
machines can take you to places that even a horse fear to tread in
Loreto and its nearby towns and beaches.
22. Scuba
Bird watching
Visit a beautiful coastal and desert ecosystem. Observation
of 3 types of hummingbirds, woodpeckers, roadrunners,
pelicans, pipers, cardinals, cranes, herons, hawks among
other species.
24. Scuba
Our History
Loreto Historic Center
Discover Loreto´s charming historic center. Stroll under arched
trees past city hall and by the gazebo where, for generations,
many locals have shared their first kiss. Continue to the Loreto
Mission, which, due to being the first Jesuit settlement in the
peninsula (1697) is considered the mother of all the missions
in the Alta and Baja California.
Learn of the Missions history, the hurricanes and earthquakes
it has survived and Father Modesto Sanchez´s reconstruction
of the mission in the middle XX century.
See the fascinating relics conserved including: liturgical objects,
oil paintings, Baroque altar and the original Our Lady of Loreto
sculpture.
Next door to the Mission is the Loreto Museum. Follow your
guide through the history of the natives and first missionaries
in Loreto. See collections of tools, weapons and religious art
from the XVII and XVIII centuries that were used in the Spanish
missions in Baja California. Rest under the shade of fruit trees
in the peaceful courtyard and admire the mission bell tower.
25. Loreto City Tours:
Morning city tour
-Transportation.
-Visit to Mision.
-Museum & historical points.
Morning city tour with extension.
-Transportation.
-Visit to Mision.
-Museum & historical points.
-Cooking tour of tortillas & ceviche.
City tour with dinner
-Transportation.
-Visit to Mision.
-Museum & historical points.
-Dinner.
26. Our History
Mission San Javier
Travel 20.5 miles west of Loreto into the heart of the Sierra de la Giganta
Mountains to the charming village of San Javier. The Misión de San
Francisco Javier, was the second mission established by the Jesuits in
the Californias. Because it is so well preserved, it is considered to be the
“Queen of the Missions”. Admire the beautiful architecture, sign and
look through the huge guestbook containing decades of visitors´
signatures from around the world.
After touring the mission, visit a palm filled
oasis, a 300 years old olive tree and a working
ranch with an organic farm.
28. Our History
Scuba
Mulege
Take in the breathtaking views of the Bahía Concepcion as
you travel north from Loreto to the historic town of Mulege,
a true oasis in the desert. Time allowing, make several stops
along the way to enjoy Conception Bay´s white sand beaches
and cristal clear waters. Once in Mulege, tour the over 300
year old mission, town and its historic buildings.
30. Our History
Scuba
Santa Rosalia
On the way to the French colony style town, Santa Rosalia, visit a pristine
beach in Conception Bay and a brief tour of the Mulege Mission.
Discover the old copper mines that sustained this town in the past. Find
the train and train tracks from 1890´s, admire the church in Santa Rosalia
that shares the same designer as the Eiffel tower, and tour a 110 years
old French bakery.
32. Scuba
GOLF
The 18-hole, par 72 golf course is considered one of Mexico's
most beautiful and challenging, especially for its scenic
hole 15, and the 220-yard par 3 that crosses a lagoon.
The Fonatur Loreto - Nopolo golf course – "El Campo de
Golf Loreto Nopoló" – was designed by Mario Schejtnan
and renowned architect Pedro Guereca, who knew how to
harmoniously integrate the diverse natural elements
formed by the Sierra de la Giganta, desert areas with
cactus, mangroves, the hills of Point Nopolo and the Sea of
Cortez. There are four artificial lakes on the course.
Almost 6 years ago, golf pro David Duval remodeled the
course, adding special characteristics to make it quite
challenging for golf lovers.
34. Scuba
WHERE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
Your desires are our priority, a beachside dinner ,
a surprise birthday party or a room decoration,
for us everything is possible.