Dating from 1697, this was the first permanent mission in the Californias and was the base for the expansion of Jesuit missions up and down the Baja peninsula. Alongside the church, the Museo de las Misiones chronicles the settlement of the Baja Peninsula.
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Parque Marine Nacional Bahía de Loreto
7.88 MILES
This park makes Loreto a world-class destination for all types of outdoor activities; a number of outfitters offer everything from kayaking and diving to…
Museo de las Misiones Jesuíticas
0.02 MILES
The modest yet interesting Museo de las Misiones chronicles the settlement of Baja California.
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Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
15 MILES
This wonderful mission is well worth a daytime detour. The windy road passes some beautiful arroyos (streams) before arriving at the mission. Be sure to…
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14.63 MILES
The trails in the rugged, striated mountains that rise up behind Loreto are seldom marked, but there's great hiking for the fit and adventurous. Guides…
Nearby Loreto attractions
1. Museo de las Misiones Jesuíticas
0.02 MILES
The modest yet interesting Museo de las Misiones chronicles the settlement of Baja California.
2. Parque Marine Nacional Bahía de Loreto
7.88 MILES
This park makes Loreto a world-class destination for all types of outdoor activities; a number of outfitters offer everything from kayaking and diving to…
14.63 MILES
The trails in the rugged, striated mountains that rise up behind Loreto are seldom marked, but there's great hiking for the fit and adventurous. Guides…
4. Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
15 MILES
This wonderful mission is well worth a daytime detour. The windy road passes some beautiful arroyos (streams) before arriving at the mission. Be sure to…