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Loreto, México

Loreto is a city and municipal seat of Loreto Municipality, Baja California Sur, on the West Coast of Mexico. Located on the Gulf of California, the city had a population of 16,311 inhabitants in 2020.

Type CityPopulation 16,311

Why go

  • Town in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
  • Served by Loreto International Airport (LTO).

History

Loreto is a city and municipal seat of Loreto Municipality, Baja California Sur, on the West Coast of Mexico. Located on the Gulf of California, the city had a population of 16,311 inhabitants in 2020. Loreto is a regional economic and cultural center, as well as a major tourist destination on the Baja California Peninsula.

Airports

Loreto International Airport (LTO) 2.4 km to the centre
Loreto, BCS, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Alaska Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Los Angeles*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
San Juan Bautista Londó Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Loreto, BCS, MX
Outdoor
Charole Airport 59 km to the centre
Loreto, BCS, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Loreto International Airport (LTO); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LTO has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Los Angeles).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Loreto, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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