Located 300 miles north of Los Cabos is the historic town of Loreto. Loreto is it the oldest town in Baja California and offers visitors unspoiled beaches and the warm waters of Sea of Cortez. Surrounded by the magnificent Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, the spectacular desert and the Azure Sea of Cortez. Loreto fronts many wonderful islands such as the Coronados with turquoise waters and sea lion colonies; Carmen with its beautiful beaches and coves; Danzantes with its rocky edges and small coves, a paradise for scuba diving; and Catalina, a favorite of the ecologist with its unique flora and fauna. The surrounding islands, which are also frequented by divers and swimmer, offer the best of sport fishing with an abundance of fish such as yellowtail, sailfish, dorado, marlin, wahoo and roosterfish. Sport fishing for dorado (Mahi-Mahi) in particular has made Loreto famous and is one of its main tourist activities. The tourist corridor of Loreto and Nopolo maintain a modern tourist infrastructure. There is an outstanding 18-hole golf course and a magnificent tennis center with 9 courts and a stadium, considered among the best in Mexico. Whale watching trips can also be arranged during its season (Dec 20 - Mar 20). Loreto has an international airport with daily service from Los Angeles.
