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Loreto, city of missions, beaches and eco-tourist activities, is located in Baja California Sur, 350 kilometers from La Paz. It is a city with beautiful architecture and a special charm since it has an interesting history and deeply-rooted customs.
It also has an amazing landscape since its natural beauty is surrounded by the desert, the Sierra Giganta Mountain Range and the majestic Sea of Cortez. All these elements create a really impressive contrast and breathtaking views.
Before the arrival of the Spaniards (Jesuits missionaries in the 17th century), Loreto was inhabited by groups of nomadic tribes such as Pericues, Guaycuras and Cochimies who subsisted through hunting, fishing and the harvesting of fruits and seeds.
By 1683, Eusebio Francisco Kino tried to evangelize the area of Loreto but there was a supplies shortage, which prompted him to quit his evangelizing endeavor. It wasn't until 1697 that the first mission of the Californias was founded in Loreto by the priest Juan Maria de Salvatierra.
Loreto is a paradise for ecotourism and water activities lovers since it offers a wide range of options. It also features all the tourist services like hotels, an international airport, marinas and a lot of fascinating natural attractions such as the popular beaches of Juncalito, Nopolo, Agua Verde and Ensenada Blanca, the historic missions and many other tourist attractions.
Its gorgeous Coronado, Carmen, Danzantes, La Catalana and Monserrat Islands are incredible places where you can enjoy wonderful beaches, learn about the flora and fauna, go on a fishing trip, go diving or take a trip to admire the sea lions, dolphins or whales. To visit Loreto and its surroundings is to come in contact with the natural wonders and the abundant cultural richness that this historic city of Baja California Sur has to offer you.
