Loreto was founded in 1697 and is considered the first settlement in Baja Mexico. Loreto is located in Baja Peninsula between the sierra la Giganta and Sea of Cortes and is designated a National Marine Park where 39 percent of the world marine mammal species can be founded, Loreto has become one of the favorite places to visit for tourists. The contrast of the Desert, mountains and the Sea of Cortes makes Loreto the perfect place to spend your family vacations where everybody will enjoy a piece of paradise. This area of Mexican is a national treasure that is popular for Mexican and international tourists. Loreto, Pueblo Magico, has a wealth of offerings of interest to visitors, history, culture, beaches, gastronomy, festivals, fishing and more… The warmth of the people will ensure you feel welcome. VISIT us soon.
Loreto Pueblo Magico has so many things to offer visitors, the unique setting and its natural resources, the culture, history and its people; we are sure you will love Loreto.
By air.
Loreto has an international airport located approximately 7 miles North of Loreto Bay and 2 mile South of the town of Loreto. At the airport you will find a variety of car rental agencies and taxi service to the town of Loreto and Loreto Bay.
There are direct flight from Los Angeles, Calgary, La Paz, Los Cabos, Tijuana, Guadalajara and Calgary. Taxi charges are approximately 20 USD from the airport to Loreto bay or Nopolo.
Calafia airlines, from Tijuana, Guadalajara, Los Cabos and La paz, here you can find more details www.calafiaairlines.com
Alaska airline, from Los Angeles 4 times per week, here you can find more details. www.alaskaair.com
West jet, from Calgary only from November to May, here you can find more details www.westjet.com
By Car
From the south (la Paz or Los Cabos) take the Highway “Carretera” federal 1 or transpeninsular and drive for approximately 5 to 6 hours North, getting to Loreto you will see the colorful Loreto Bay Villages and the golf course.
Loreto is a small, beautiful Coastal town. It is small enough that Loreto does not have a public bus service. Loreto is a great walking town but we do have the following:
Taxi
There are taxis available 24 hours a day in the town of Loreto that can take you to Loreto Bay or around Loreto. The price to Loreto Bay is around 300 pesos per way and in town around 100 pesos per way but please double check the rate before hiring the taxi.
Car rental
If you are planning to travel further than the town of Loreto during your stay, we suggest renting a car. The rates per day are low but keep in mind there are mandatory insurance costs that need to be included in your calculations. The car rental agencies in the town of Loreto are Fox rent-a-car, Alamo, Hertz and Europcar.