(Baja California Sur)

The National Marine Park in Loreto occupies the southeast peninsula, in front of the Sierra de La Giganta mountain range, with the towns of Loreto, Nopolo and El Juncalito.

The bay is a treasure with its many islands—Coronado, Del Carmen, Danzante, Montserrat, Santa Catalina and several islets—with pristine beaches along beautiful and well preserved coastal areas. Here lives the largest number of marine mammals with about 30 Mexican species, such as dolphins, blue whales, fin whales, minke whales tropical, humpback whale, sperm whale, orca and sea lions; there are also soft corals, lobsters, snails, turtles and a huge variety of birds, such as pelicans, gulls and other species.

To get to the National Marine Park in Loreto, just follow the Transpeninsular highway south from Mulegé or arrive by sea to Puerto Escondido, a small coastal town located at 28 km south of Loreto.

Tourism is an important activity in the region and, with so much to do, it clear to see why. Whatever you’re into it’s here. You can go sport fishing, parasailing, enjoy eco-tourism or visiting the missions and cave paintings in the mountains.
For more information on Parque Nacional Marino Bahía de Loreto, email loreto@conanp.gob.mx, or call (613) 135-0477 or 1429.