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Bahía de Loreto National Park

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.

Full seasonal breakdown for Bahía de Loreto National Park

Closest towns and cities

Towns nearest Bahía de Loreto National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Loreto28 km (17.4 mi)42 min
Ciudad Insurgentes93.5 km (58.1 mi)1 hr 50 min
Ciudad Constitución107 km (66.7 mi)2 hr 2 min
Villa Morelos116 km (71.9 mi)2 hr 9 min
Puerto Adolfo López Mateos124 km (77.2 mi)2 hr 17 min
Mulegé143 km (88.8 mi)2 hr 33 min
Puerto San Carlos155 km (96.4 mi)2 hr 44 min
Santa Rosalía200 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 min

Where Bahía de Loreto National Park sits

Official Bahía de Loreto National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.

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Common questions

Where is Bahía de Loreto National Park?

Bahía de Loreto National Park sits in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and the closest town of any size is Loreto — about 42 min away.

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.