Loreto, in Baja California Sur, is a destination of natural beauty both on land and at sea. To confirm this, it is enough to know that it owns the Loreto Bay National Park, a World Heritage Site and the natural reserve that houses 80% of the marine life of the Pacific Ocean. This gigantic marine park is made up of five main islands of volcanic origin where various activities can be carried out
International Designations:
- National Park, 1996.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2005.
- Ramsar Site, 2004 .
Natural Phenomena
- Migration of important sport fishing species of jack mackerel and dorado from July to September.
- Blue whale migration from February to March.
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Experience Loreto Bay National Park
When you visit Bahia de Loreto National Park, you will have the opportunity to visit 5 majestic islands, as well as the opportunity to meet the largest mammal in the world, the blue whale and other species such as the fin whale, humpback whale, orcas, dolphins, sea lions and birds. You can also do sport fishing, diving, snorkeling and outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.
Island Hopping
Loreto Bay Island Hopping
Isla Danzante consists of only four square kilometers, enough to be surrounded by turquoise waters teeming with marine life to be seen with a mask and snorkel. There are sea lions, dolphins and fish of all sizes and colors. It is also a black coral bank and has the famous “honeymoon” islet, with an extensive carpet of white sand.
Isla del Carmen operates as a private nature reserve that includes houses, sports centers and even a church and cemetery, built during the period of exploitation of the salt deposits in 1984. Currently, the island is uninhabited and has been designated as a wildlife conservation area.
Coronado Island is the idyllic spot for boat trips to picnic on its ivory-hued sand, hike among its cliffs to find caves and lagoons, and snorkel or dive. The island originated from a volcanic cone and has become home to flying fish, dolphins and sea lions.
Deserted beaches and cliffs are the main feature of Montserrat Island and the magnet that attracts hundreds of photographers from around the world looking for the best landscapes of Loreto and the Sea of Cortez.
Santa Catalina Island has the ideal conditions for camping and enjoying its beaches with serene waves. It is also a strategic point to observe blue-footed boobies, whose species inhabit very few parts of the world, such as Galapagos.