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What is the Best Day Out on the Islands of Loreto

Many Americans and Canadians love to take their vacations in the Baja California area on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. If you are like them, you have probably thought about going there for a vacation, too. If so, then you may want to take a trip to the Islands of Loreto in Baja California, Mexico. There is so much to do once you get there, but hopefully, these tips will help you make the most of your vacation if you plan to go there.

Beach Life for the Best Day Out

Escaping to various islands making up the Islands of Loreto is an added treat to your vacation. Travel north of Loreto to Bahía de Concepción (Conception Bay) and explore the many beaches there. Two of the more popular beaches are Playa La Perla and Playa Coyotes. You can travel by small boat or kayak for about 2.5 miles from Loreto to reach Isla Danzante.

Fishing on the Sea of Cortez

The Sea of Cortez also has popular beaches known for their clean sand. But this spot is also a mecca for abundant marine life, which makes the Sea of Cortez a good spot for fishing tours. While on your fishing tour, you will discover many breeds of fish (including tuna, dorado, and billfish). This adventure is sure to soak up several hours of your day, which makes this a top choice of things to do while enjoying your best day out on the Islands of Loreto.

Jesuit Mission and Museum

The 400 year old Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto is a colonial mission that represents Loreto’s finest architecture. The adjacent Mission Museum is opened to tourists 6 days a week (and closed on Mondays) and contains many religious artifacts worth exploring.

Parque Marino Nacional Bahía de Loreto

The Sea of Cortez is not the only location to enjoy abundant marine life. The protected Loreto Marine Park offers its own diversity of marine life and flora and will become a welcomed addition to your vacation. Nature lovers can really appreciate this tour!

Cave Paintings

The UNESCO-protected site for the Loreto cave paintings is another hot destination for your best day out on the Islands of Loreto. These cave paintings are believed to have been created over 1500 years ago and are worth seeing because of their well-defined markings.

Farmer’s Market

Get in touch with your hotel concierge in Loreto to find out about how to get to the Loreto Farmer’s Market that is north of Loreto in Mimar. You can take home some of the freshes fruits and vegetables around, and you can get a chance to try out some of the local recipes. This stop is one cultural experience that makes going to Loreto worth your while.

Photo from Kirt Edblom Via Flickr

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