If you like mountain and ocean views, or better yet the two at the same time, the drive into Loreto does not disappoint! Loreto itself doesn’t disappoint. I love this town! Known mostly for its sports fishing, Loreto has a small-town vibe with tons of Mexican charm. The vendors in the shops are friendly; I even returned a purse with a broken zipper and was given a replacement, no questions asked.
We passed some luxury resorts featuring golf courses and ocean view pools. But we chose to stay in town. Loreto 80 offers studio apartments at a reasonable price. We were ready to cook at home for a few meals, and found a grocery with young entrepreneurs selling fresh strawberries and asparagus out front, and fresh seafood inside for a yummy meal.
But even though dinner was at “home” we still took advantage of the “night life” in Loreto. By night life, at my age, I mean the evening in the town square! As with many Mexican towns, the streets come alive with artisans and musicians. There is an energy on the main street that does not exist during the day. Locals and tourists visit restaurants, bars, shops, and pop-up vendors. Our second evening there was International Women’s Day, and a parade and speeches were a part of the celebration.
The streets are lined with arching trees that form a canopy when walking around Loreto. This enhances the already existing beauty of the town. At the end of the main walk sits Spa Las Flores Loreto, where I enjoyed a massage and facial.
Loreto sports some non-crowded beaches and a great Malecón (another run completed!). Really happy that this will be another stop on the way back through!
