Bahía de Loreto National Park: planning guide
Sea of Cortez islands and waters around Loreto in Baja California Sur. Desert mountains drop to blue water, whales, and kayak country.
Bahía de Loreto National Park is in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The nearest town is Loreto — roughly 28 km (17.4 mi) out, about 42 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto | 28 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min |
| Ciudad Insurgentes | 93.5 km (58.1 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Ciudad Constitución | 107 km (66.7 mi) | 2 hr 2 min |
| Puerto Adolfo López Mateos | 124 km (77.2 mi) | 2 hr 17 min |
| Mulegé | 143 km (88.8 mi) | 2 hr 33 min |
| Puerto San Carlos | 155 km (96.4 mi) | 2 hr 44 min |
| Santa Rosalía | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
| La Paz | 208 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 31 min |
Where Bahía de Loreto National Park sits
Official Bahía de Loreto National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Bahía de Loreto National Park
Bahía de Loreto National Park sits close enough to Cabo Pulmo National Park and San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Pulmo National Park | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 9 min |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 373 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 56 min |
Parks close by
- Cabo Pulmo National Park
A hard-coral reef at the tip of Baja California Sur — one of the Gulf of California’s best recovered marine areas. Snorkel and small-boat access.
- San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park
Islands and waters in the Gulf of California off Baja California. Desert islets, sea lions, and boat-only access.
- Basaseachic Falls National Park
Basaseachic Falls and pine–oak canyon country in the western Sierra Madre of Chihuahua. One of Mexico’s tallest waterfalls in a high desert setting.
- Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Pine forest and rock towers in the Sierra de Majalca above Chihuahua city. Cool mountain country in the northern Sierra Madre.
Common questions
Where is Bahía de Loreto National Park?
Bahía de Loreto National Park sits in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Loreto, about 28 km (17.4 mi) away — roughly 42 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Bahía de Loreto National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.