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Posts Categorized: Loreto
Hiking in Loreto and the Waicuri People
By Dave Kelly, author of Hiking Loreto The Waicuri indigenous people were local hunter gatherers whose language and history are largely lost to the past. They were first encountered by… Read more »
The New National Parks of Loreto
By Dave Kelly, author of Hiking Loreto On August 16th 2023, Nopoló Park and Loreto II Park were set aside for conservation via two Presidential decrees to support sustainable development,… Read more »
The Pueblos Mágicos and Barrios Mágicos of Baja California
Although we think that every part of Baja is magical for its own special reason, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism has put together an official list of Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns)… Read more »
San Javier
A trip to Loreto isn’t complete without taking a day trip to explore the small town and mission of San Javier. Located southwest of Loreto, the town is nestled into… Read more »
Hiking the Ranches of Loreto
By Dave Kelly and Trudi Angell No visit to Loreto is complete without a trip to historic San Javier, it’s peaceful village, and magnificent mission. On the scenic drive from… Read more »
Flying Sportsmen Lodge – Tribute to Tenacity
By That Baja Guy-Gary Graham Edward Ware Tabor, a successful entrepreneur in his early 30s, sold his businesses which included Tabor Luxury Airlines in the United States in 1951, making… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Best Baja Boardwalks
A lovely “malecón,” or boardwalk, is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll to take in the vibe of a place while enjoying water views. Luckily, Baja has some good… Read more »
Covid Testing in Baja
As of June 13, 2022, proof of a negative COVID test will no longer be required for any air passengers entering the U.S. For more information about COVID and current… Read more »
Mountain Biking in Loreto
By Dave Kelly, co-author of “Hiking Loreto” While not as well known for mountain biking as are other areas in Baja, Loreto does offer some enjoyable rides for all abilities…. Read more »