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Loreto Travel Guide: 132 reviews and 282 photos

Loreto's mission was founded in 1697 and was the first capital of California. Now it's just more than a village with 10.000 inhabitants but shows its own charme with a tiny but well preserved town centre, very nice maleconwith colonial style benches, beautiful sea shores and breathtaking landscapes driving into the Sierra de la Giganta. Absolutely not to be missed.

Last visit to Loreto: Aug 2008
Intro Updated Aug 26, 2008
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Reviews (10)

Unforgettable "paletas" Restaurants (5)

Don't leave Loreto without trying their paletas: basically fresh fruit popsicle in every imaginable flavours, even... more travel advice

I loved it Restaurants (5)

This restaurant was suggested by locals. We went there to eat the fish after our fishing experience (in the photo). The... more travel advice

Go fishing Things to Do (3)

Fishing in the sea of Cortez can be a wonderful experience although you are normally not fond of fishing like me. Sea of... more travel advice

St Javier Mission Things to Do (3)

St Javier is a small 150-inhabitants village in the middle of the Sierra de la Giganta. The road to go there is... more travel advice

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Hotels (1)
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Agraichen Dec 8, 2008 at 5:40 PM

1697 must be under new management. I met the owners last year and they were far from Italian. The husband was Irish and wife Mexican. I'm heading back next week so I'll inquire.
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oriettaIT Sep 4, 2008 at 9:30 PM

ahhh... l'avete catturato qua il famoso pesciotto!!! complimenti, posto meraviglioso and as usual a great page!!
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deecat Sep 1, 2008 at 11:10 AM

What a beautiful area. The hotel looks amazing, and I enjoyed your restaurant tips.
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ViajesdelMundo Aug 28, 2008 at 8:01 PM

WOW! that's great that you caught some beautiful Dorado!! and soooo good when soooo fresh.
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mircaskirca Aug 27, 2008 at 8:10 AM

What a lovely place is Loreto!! After the discovery of Isla Coronado I think I wouldn't move anywhere anymore :) Mexico lindo y rico sounds like a nice place to dine. Ah, did you buy any photo books in El Caballo Blanco? I'm sure I would :)