3 parks and reserves · within 60 km
There are 3 parks and reserves within 60 km of Loreto in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Isla del Carmen, 18 km away; the farthest, Isla Danzante, is 27 km. They are all listed under Loreto, a Pueblo Mágico that makes a good base.
Parks and reserves are best on weekdays and early in the day. Bring water, and check the opening hours, since some close one day a week.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Apr, May, Nov.
The Nature Parks 3
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Isla del Carmen · Nature reserve · 18 km from Loreto
The bay's largest island, with quiet coves and the ruins of an old salt works at Bahía Salinas. -
Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto · Nature reserve · 24 km from Loreto
The marine national park right off Loreto's malecón: five desert islands, whales in winter and clear water for snorkeling and kayaking. -
Isla Danzante · Nature reserve · 27 km from Loreto
A small, rugged island off Puerto Escondido, loved by kayakers for its sheltered coves and good snorkeling.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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