Planning a trip to Loreto
Getting to Loreto
There are many ways to get to Loreto. The easiest way is to fly into the small, easy-to-navigate local airport. There are daily connecting flights to Guadalajara, Mexico City and Los Angeles. Once you have landed, it is easy to reach the city by taxis or if renting a car (recommended). The airport is about a ten-minute drive from Loreto, as well as to the beachside communities in Loreto Village/Nopolo. Additionally, taxis are always available outside the airport terminal to get you to your destination. Flying into the city is a relaxing way to travel to your destination.
If you are already in Mexico, you may be able to travel to the city by bus. Local companies offer daily buses to and from the city. Daily times are available at the closest bus station. Be aware that taking the bus is most effective if you are nearby the city. Bus rides across Mexico can be lengthy. For example, the bus ride from Tijuana to your destination is 22 hours. If you are far from the city, consider using a different form of transportation than the bus.
You can also travel to the city by driving your own car. Your destination is about a 16 to 20 hour drive from the United States border. While it can be a long drive, you will get to experience the beautiful scenery and have the ability to stop and explore wherever you like. Having your own car can also be to your advantage as it provides reliable transportation within the city limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Loreto International Airport (LTO) has direct service to the cities of TIjuana and La Paz along the Baja, as well as international service to US cities such as Phoenix, Dallas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as well as Calgary in Canada.
If traveling by car across Baja California Sur, Loreto is about a 4.5 hour drive north from La Paz along Highway 1, also known as the Transpeninsular Highway.
Loreto has a tropical desert climate, with plenty of sunshine and fluctuating hot and cooler seasons. The high season in Loreto is from November – April (plus, whale watching usually hits its stride from December – March), though winter nights can be chilly. May thru October is the lower season, with heat and humidity particularly noticeable from July – September. For scuba divers, however, the sultry summer months provide some of the best visibility.
Renting a car when visiting Loreto is highly recommended, particularly if you plan to explore the area. Loreto Bay in Nopolo, where the Casago Loreto vacation rentals office is located, is about a 20-minute drive from downtown and just 10 minutes from the airport.
You will find that within Loreto Bay in Nopolo all pathways east lead to the beach. It’s about a 15-minute walk max from just about anywhere in Loreto Bay to the sandy shore.
Loreto is considered to be one of the safest cities in Mexico. With fewer crowds, you will frequently find residents and visitors alike strolling peacefully through the area. As for any area, safety tips include using registered taxis (if you haven’t rented a car), and traveling to excursion spots or along the Transpeninsular Highway by day (plus, this helps prevent being startled by wildlife or livestock on the road).
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