1. ✧ Take the Tabor Canyon Trail Hike
This hike in the Loreto Mexico area is considered to be of moderate difficulty and is among the locals’ favorites. It is fairly short, but some bouldering over rocks is required, so remember to bring a good pair of hiking shoes! If that doesn’t entice you, you’ll be glad to know there’s a nice waterfall included on your hiking route to make it worthwhile–not to mention the route itself is quite sufficiently alluring with its scenery, so bring your camera!
You can navigate the Tabor Canyon trail on your own or sign up for a guided hike tour that will take you through the rugged terrain on an information 3-hour trek.
2. ✦ Play Golf at TPC Danzante Bay
This 18-hole course is located at the Villa del Palmar Resort & Spa, which is known to be one of the most terrific spots in all of Loreto to stay in or generally spend time in. The challenging course is well regarded for its amazing panoramic views of not only Danzante Bay, but many other of the natural hotspots in Loreto, notably the Sea of Cortez, the five Islands of Loreto, and the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range.
It’s truly one of a kind place to play golf, allowing you to enjoy desert, mountain and ocean backdrops, all at once; even if golf isn’t typically your game of choice, you’ll want to play here. If for nothing else, then to just get a peek at the signature hole #17 thats green juts out into the Sea of Cortez, it is a stunner from every angle!
3. ✧ Go Whale Watching
Another spectacular not-to-miss thing to do while in the Loreto Mexico is to go whale watching! There are as many as eight different whale species that love to swim around Loreto, so you’re in for quite the treat! Your best bet to go whale watching in Loreto is between December and March, with Loreto Coastal Expeditions and Loreto Sea and Land Tours offering some of the best excursions available, taking you out to the whales’ favorite spots in the Sea of Cortez.
4. ✦ Ogle Mission Loreto (Misión De Nuestra Señora de Loreto Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto)
This is a beautiful church, located right in the center of Loreto, that’s worth visiting and snapping a photo of, at least from the outside. Inside, it is fairly small and simple in interior, although nevertheless quite charming. Especially if you are a history buff, or in general want to get a deeper insight of the town you are visiting, this church is not to be missed as its history dates back all the way to the 1600s.
