Loreto Town
Location
Loreto, Loreto Municipality, Baja California Sur.
Municipality
Loreto Municipality
Activities
- Visit Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto Conchó
- Explore the Historic Center
- Walk along the Malecón
- Visit museums
- Browse local boutiques and artisan shops
- Dine at local restaurants
- Photography
- Cultural tourism
- Boat tours to Loreto Bay National Park
- Whale watching (seasonal)
Travel time
- Loreto International Airport (LTO) to downtown Loreto: approximately 10 min
- Nopoló to downtown Loreto: approximately 15 min
- Puerto Escondido to downtown Loreto: approximately 30 min
- La Paz to downtown Loreto: approximately 4 hr 30 min
How to get there
By Land
Loreto is located along Federal Highway 1 (Transpeninsular Highway), making it easily accessible by car from La Paz and other destinations across Baja California Sur.
By Air
Fly into Loreto International Airport (LTO) or Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP). From LTO, downtown Loreto is approximately 10 minutes away by rental car, taxi, shuttle, or private transportation.
Flights / Nearest airports
Primary Gateway
Loreto International Airport (LTO)
Approximately 10 min from downtown Loreto.
Offers year-round domestic flights and direct international service from the United States, with seasonal connections from Canada, making it the primary gateway to Loreto and the surrounding attractions.
Alternative Gateway
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) – La Paz
Approximately 4 hr 30 min from downtown Loreto.
Offers domestic flights and seasonal international service from the United States and Canada. Visitors can reach Loreto via the scenic Transpeninsular Highway.
