Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise

Article Published: February 2nd, 2006

Welcome to Loreto, Mexico our fourth stop on our Mexican Rivera group cruise in November 2005. Loreto is located in Baja California Sur, Mexico. On the east coast of the Baja California Peninsula facing the Sea of Cortez. It is approximately 1200 kilometers south of the US/Mexico border. The historic town of Loreto, known as Concho (red mangrove) in the local language is the oldest European settlement in Baja California. The area was established in 1697. Loreto boasts nearly 250 km of coastline, 750 square km. of sea and 14 islands. The Sierra La Giganta mountain range, one of the tallest and most spectacular in Baja, overlooks the town of Loreto and creates breathtaking panoramic vistas. The surrounding desert is rich with unique plant and animal life and the water teems with aquatic life, creating unlimited eco-touristic opportunities. The weather of Loreto is generally warm with more than 300 sunny days and a year round temperature averaging in the 80’s. We dropped anchor in the harbor at 8:00am and tender service into Loreto began. Once on shore we hired a local taxi for a tour of the quite town. Loreto has much to offer for the entire family. In addition to its legendary sportfishing, you can enjoy numerous outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, golf, beachcombing, horseback riding, tennis, kayaking and sailing. On a trip to the nearby islands, you can marvel at the marine life that includes sea lions, exotic birds, playful dolphins and whales. In the mountains at nearby San Javier, you can explore ancient missions and captivate your mind with the local history. At Nopolo Sports Center you will find a seaside golf course with 18 challenging holes and a tennis center containing nine lighted courts, a stadium and a swimming pool. At 6:00pm we set sail for our next port of call Pichilingue.

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