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Loreto Sports and Activities
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Fishing
With new flights direct from San Diego
just in time for the peak fishing season, look for an abundance of
Cabrilla, Grouper, Sierra, Snappers – and prime Yellowtail.
Fishing tackle is available for hire in Loreto so that fishing enthusiasts can
catch marlin, yellowtail, rooster fish, sail fish, dorado, sea bass and giant
squid in the waters of the Gulf of California or the Sea of Cortés.
 Loreto
- the oldest town in Baja California greets visitors with unspoiled
beaches, the azure Sea of Cortez – and world-class big game fishing.
Surrounded by the magnificent Sierra de la Giganta mountain range and the
spectacular desert, the waters in and around Loreto are considered by many
as the world's finest big game fishing area. Though there are literally
thousands of different fish species in the Sea of Cortez, most fishermen
come for the abundance and great size of Sailfish,
Marlin, Dorado,
Yellowfin Tuna,
Yellowtail and Roosterfish. The tranquil
setting of the unspoiled town combines with an excellent choice of hotel
accommodations to create the perfect Oasis for a weekend getaway.
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Hiking & Climbing
Thirty km outside Loreto stands the Sierra la Giganta an eroded mountain chain
with spectacular ravines and crags. Some of its walls are vertical and you can
walk along the edge of the ravines.
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Sailing and Wind Surfing:
Experience the freedom and adventure of small boat sailing! Spend a day or a
week cruising among Baja's beautiful desert islands, near Loreto. You can rent a
comfortable catamaran, a 22 foot Catalina. If you really want to test your
physical prowess, it might be windsurfing. The afternoon winds off the Sea of
Cortez can easily support the most adventurous wind surfer. your every nautical
desire - experience
Snorkel & Scuba
The enormous island of del Carmen lies just
opposite Loreto, and, a little further out to sea, one can see some smaller
islands, including Coronados, Danzante, Montserrat
and Santa Catalina. Together, these form a natural habitat for some fantastic
terrestrial and marine fauna. Underwater, divers can swim among seals, dolphins,
and colorful tropical fish; on land, you will find birds and reptiles.
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Whale Watching:
The Sea of Cortez, declared a whale sanctuary since 1946, is the
perfect place to literally 'touch nature'. The Gray Whale give birth to
and nurture their young between January and March each year. It is one of
the true pleasures of a Baja Sur eco-tour to get close to these
magnificent creatures. Gray whales are known to approach small boats
playfully, putting visitors within arm's length. |
 Horseback
Riding
You can go horseback riding on the
beaches in Loreto; or if you prefer, you can ride a horse along the paths
leading to the Sierra de la Giganta escarpment. |
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LORETO TENNIS CENTER
This
sophisticated tennis complex is quite impressive:
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8
professional tennis courts – Decort lll surface
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A
stadium court with a capicity of 250 people
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Olympic
size swimming pool with childrens center
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Restaurant/Bar
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Pro shop
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Dressing
rooms
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36
lockers
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Sauna
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Practice
courts
Loreto Baja, Mexico
18-hole Championship Golf Course
COURSE CHARACTERISTICS:
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Green: Tifdwarf grass
Tees & Fairways: Tifdgreen grass
Driving Range: 1.6 acres
Overall Surface: 71.5 acres |
 Beaches
Loreto has beautiful beaches with soft sand ideal for relaxation and water
sports; the nearby beaches of Nopoló, Puerto Escondido and Juncalito are also
worth visiting.
LORETO WHALE WATCHING TOURS
$125.00 Per Person
(Minimum 6 passengers Max
24)
December
through March
Includes:
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Transportation by Bus (A/C
& W.C) or Van.
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Two hours of Whale
Watching.
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Drinks (Water, beers,
sodas and fruit juices).
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Snacks inside the bus and
in the boat.
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Lunch:
Seafood platter
(Lobster, fish, shrimp with a salad)
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Bilingual Naturalist
Guide.
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What to look
for:
The majority of sea life found around Loreto is present throughout the
year, however some species are mostly found during certain months.
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Types of
Species
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Blue Wales |
January thru March |
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Dolphins |
January thru
December |
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Grey Whales |
January thru March |
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Hammerhead Sharks |
May thru August |
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Manta Rays |
May thru October |
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Pilot Whales |
Jan. - Feb / Nov. -
Dec |
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Sea Lions |
January thru
December |
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Turtles |
January thru
December |
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Whale Sharks |
June thru September |
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