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Loreto

Loreto · Mexico · 26.01, -111.34

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.

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 tacos, ceviche, carne asada, chile relleno, aguachile

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)