Diving in Loreto

Fall is one of the best times to snorkel and scuba dive in the Seaofcortez!  The water is warm (about 85°F) and crystal clear. Ask us about our special dive package. 

Sea Turtle in the Sea of Cortez

One of the many beautiful coastlines of the Islands of Loreto

Chocolate Chip Stars are everywhere

Snorkeling in Honeymoon Cove on Isla Danzante - Loreto

Loreto is the perfect spot for a vacation. Plan the perfect trip and stay in a beautiful vacation rental on the beach. Swim, kayak, hike, swim with dolphins, lounge under a palapa or by one of three pools, bike ride, or just relax! We Love it here! 

Top 5 Adventure Experiences - Loreto's Best Adventures, Experiences and Places to Visit.

For anyone looking for natural beauty, thrills and a piece of history,  the home of adventure tourism - Loreto, is the perfect place.

1. Swimming with the Whale Sharks - No not an actual shark shark with teeth that will eat you or your friend, but a whale shark that is harmless and completely non threatening to humans. They feed only through filters and eat plankton

Resident whale shark in front of Loreto Bay

and super tiny fish that get scooped up with the plankton. Whale sharks are the world's largest fish and can grow up to 65 feet and weigh whopping 75,000 lbs. Whale shark season is late winter to May. 

2. A Hike up into the pools and waterfalls of Tabor Canyon-                                                                                                                                                                            

Swimming hole in Tabor Canyon

About 8 miles to the south of Loreto Bay is a deep canyon that goes way up into the Sierra de la Giganta Mountain range. There you will find waterfalls and freshwater pools deep enough to jump into from your perch and go for a refreshing dip. 

3. Island Snorkel Tours- 
There are 4 Islands off the Coast of Loreto- three of which are right in front and are anywhere from a 15 minute to 35 minute boat ride from Loreto Bay. My personal favorite is Danzante Island and going to Honeymoon cove. The cove is protected from the currents and has

Crystal Clear Water in Honeymoon Cove

crystal clear aqua blue water and white white sand. The snorkeling is great as there are many reefs there. Don't forget to charter your tour with lunch included for about $70 per person. You can book your tour here. 







4. Scuba Diving- Right in front of Loreto Bay is the National Marine Park of Loreto measuring over 2,065 sq. Kilometers or close to 800 sq. miles and has over 50 diving sites to discover.

The Loreto National Marine Park is on the nation's list of World Protected Heritage Sites and has over 800 species of Marine Life, many of them currently endangered. To explore the underwater world of Loreto, book your tour here. 

4. Explore the Ancient Cave Paintings - One name of the lips of archeology experts is Baja California Sur. Located in the Sierra de La Giganta mountains located 9 miles west of Loreto, are a set of abstract figures found in a site called La Pingüica. 

They depict the ideology of peninsular life showing dozens of humans yielding weapons as well as images of various animals. They are considered some of the best examples of cave paintings. To explore ancient history in Loreto, you can find more info on a guided tour here. 

5. Glass Bottom Boat - A new addition to Loreto is the Loreto Coastal Expeditions,

Glass Bottom Boat. Offering a 4 hour tour to Isla Carmen or Isla Coronado, depending of

current weather and visibility conditions . Includes soda, water, beer, snack lunch and great time! For more info and pricing, check out their website, www.wantosea.com (cute huh?)

For more information on the Loreto area or to reserve dates for a vacation rental home or villa in Loreto Bay, please visit us at www.LoretoParadiseProperties.com 

Eating Vegan in Loreto

We live in Baja and spend most of our time in Loreto. BUT while we were in Todos Santos last year, one of my friends in Todos Santos, who is also named Cambria believe it or not, is vegan and her dietary choices rubbed off on me. Baja is a great place to decide to make healthier choices as there is an abundance of fresh produce, seafood, seeds, nuts, dates, coconuts, well you get the idea. I am making healthier food choices for my body but I do eat fresh fish, shrimp and shell fish. One of my favorite favorite favorite treats is the chocolate avocado shake I make. I make one for me and my husband almost everyday. So I guess its not a treat but more like a staple.
Here it is:

And here is what's in it:
Chocolate Avocado smoothie for Two:
Two cups unsweetened soy or almond milk, or water works too
2 heaping TBSP unsweetened Cocoa or Cacao
1/4 avocado
1 TBSP Chia seeds
tsp cinnamon
2 TBPS Sweetener of you choice (i have been using date paste as dates are everywhere and so good and good for you. Plus its a whole food sweetener.) You can also use maple syrup, honey or agave.
pinch of salt
Cup of ice

Put ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and no ice chunks remain.

Depending on what you have on hand, you can also put in 1/2-1 ripe banana to sub out some of your sweetener, hemp seeds for added protein, coconut, nut butter and vanilla. The avocado gives it the creaminess that milk would and you cannot taste it AT ALL. Just don't use a to overly or under ripe avo.
Cheers!
Cambria
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