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Loreto

Loreto · Mexico · View on map

A small port on the Sea of Cortez along the Baja California Peninsula, where desert meets the sea and a 17th-century mission stands. A quiet port with abundant marine activities.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Loreto · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 20,000
Population
The desert climate is dry year-round, with extremely hot summers and mild winters.
Climate
Spanish
Language
Mexican peso
Currency
November to April (dry season, avoiding the hot and humid weather)
Best time to visit
Local food
Fish tacoscevichecarne asadachile rellenoaguachile
Sights
Loreto Mission (Nuestra Senora de Loreto)Snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez Islands National ParkKayaking at Isla del CarmenWalk through the historic district (Pueblo Magico)Whale watching (in season only)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
24°
11°Jan
25°
12°Feb
27°
13°Mar
29°
15°Apr
33°
18°May
35°
23°Jun
36°
26°Jul
36°
27°Aug
35°
25°Sep
33°
21°Oct
28°
16°Nov
24°
12°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: LORETO (DGE) · about 1.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)139 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

MX$13.50
Water 600 ml
MX$87.50
Coffee
MX$122.50
Inexpensive meal
MX$100.00
Local beer
MX$109.00
Big Mac

Prices from nearby La Paz (Baja California Sur) (about 232 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LTO
Loreto International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 2.4 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Model plans in this region

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