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National park · Loreto, Baixa Califórnia do Sul
Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto e Isla Coronado
Marine park with five islands in front of Loreto, with beaches, dolphins, sea lions and, in winter, blue whales.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto e Isla Coronado
The Bahía de Loreto National Park has protected since 1996 an area of the Gulf of California with five islands: Coronado, Carmen, Danzante, Montserrat and Santa Catalina. It is part of the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California World Heritage site.
Coronado Island, the closest, has a white-sand beach and turquoise water, with a colony of sea lions on the rocks and good snorkel areas. It is the most common excursion from Loreto.
Dolphins are common in the bay, and from January to March blue whales, the largest animal on the planet, usually feed offshore along with other whales.
Tours depart from the downtown port of Loreto with authorized operators, who pay the park fee.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day or a full day.
Best time
From October to May, with calmer seas. From January to March for blue whales.
How to get there
By boat with authorized operators from the downtown port of Loreto; Coronado Island is about 30 minutes away.
Tip
Combine the Coronado Island trip with snorkeling at the sea lion colony.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto e Isla Coronado
How many islands does the Loreto national park have?
Five: Coronado, Carmen, Danzante, Montserrat and Santa Catalina.
When to see blue whales in Loreto?
From January to March, on boat trips.
Which is the most visited island of Loreto?
Coronado Island, the nearest one.