The beaches of Loreto, as well as the nearby beaches of El Juncalito, Ensenada Blanca and Ligui offer excellent opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and kayaking. Another favorite spot for snorkeling is the Island of Danzantes, with its rocky cliffs and small coves. Some companies offer multiple day kayak trips up and down the coast, as well as day trips to islands of Carmen and Danzante.

The recreation complex located in Nopolo, built by Fonatur (The Government Tourism Development Agency), includes a 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse, 9 tennis courts and a stadium.

Boat trips to the surrounding islands is still another option:

- Coronados, with its turquoise waters and sea lion colonies
- Carmen, with its beautiful beaches and coves
- Danzantes, with its rocky edges and small coves, considered to be a paradise for scuba diving
- Catalina, with its unique flora and fauna which makes this island favorite destination of ecologists

Whale Watching is also possible January through March in San Carlos and Puerto López Mateos. Boat trips are available for whale watching tours. However it should be noted that the grey whales are protected by the Mexican Law, and, therefore, whale watching is regulated. It is recommended that qualified whale watching tours are used and the regulations and the instruction of the tour guide is strictly observed.

FISHING & BOATING

Alfredo's Fleet
All-inclusive Charters * Super Pangas
Fly Fishing * Pontoon Boats
Loreto * Tel: (613) 135-0165

Baja Big Fish Company
All-inclusive Charters * Super Pangas
Fly Fishing * Pontoon Boats
Loreto * Tel: (613) 135-1603

Ricardo's Sport Fishing
Fishing on Super Pangas & Cabin Criuser
Diving * Snorkeling Trips * Whale Watching
Francisco I Madero #118 * Tel/Fax (613) 135-0126

KAYAKING

Paddling South
Kayak trips exploring the Remote Coast South of Loreto
Multi-day Trips Professional Guides
Loreto * US Tel: (800) 398-6200

DIVING & SNORKELING

Las Parras Tours
Full Service Diving (SSI Certified) Snorkeling
Tours w/ Local, Knowledgable Guide
Fco. I. Madero #16 * Tel: (613) 135-1010

Dolphin Dive Center
Full Service PADI Scuba Diving
Antonio Mijares & Playa * Tel/Fax:

Ricardo's Sport Fishing
Diving * Snorkeling Trips * Whale Watching
Francisco I Madero #118 * Tel/Fax: (613) 135-0126

TOURS & TRANSPORTATION

Las Parras Tours
Natural History & Cultural Tours w/ Local Guide
Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Mission Trips
Cave Paintings Overnight Trips
Fco. I. Madero #16 * Tel: (613) 135-1010

Paddling South
Pack Trips (Horse/Mule) in the Baja Backcountry
Mountain Biking in Remote Central Baja
Loreto * US Tel: (800) 398-6200

C&C Transportation & Tours
Ground Transport * City Tour
Evening Tour * San Javier Tour
Loreto * Tel: (613) 133-0151 * Fax: (613) 135-0525

GOLF & TENNIS

Loreto Tennis Center
8 Professional Courts * Dressing Room * Pro Shop
Olympic Size Swimming Pool * Restaurant/Bar
Rates: $7/hour - $10/hour for Lighting
Loreto

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Renaissance in Loreto
1 Week Creative Writing - May 26-30, June 2-6
1 Week Water Color Art - May 26-30, June 2-6, June 9-13
Loreto * Tel/Fax: (613) 135-0586

The Loreto Center
Corporate Retreats * Seminars * Personal Growth Workshops
Paseo Hidalgo & Pino Suarez * Tel: (613) 135-0798