It is cold in December in Loreto, Baja. Bring jackets if you visit in Nov-Dec as the wind off the Sea of Cortez keeps you cool. Loreto, Baja, a Pueblo Magico. The abundant sunshine bakes atop the desert terrain, and the Sea helps to elevate the humidity. With a moderate temp of 76 °F from Nov thru March, we have visited this colorful city on five separate occasions during these best months. Easter and Christmas have always been fun because of all the local events. According to the National Meteorological Service, Loreto’s highest temp recorded was on July 2, 2006 at 112 °F. Loreto’s lowest temp recorded was recorded on Dec 15, 1987 at 32 °F. Loreto was the first Spanish colonial settlement of the Viceroy of New Spain on the Baja coast. The town was founded in 1697 by a Jesuit Order. This missionary order of the Catholic Church was founded by Ignatius of Loyola. The Jesuits discovered a steady spring of fresh water which helped them which lies to the west. The Sea of Cortez is beautiful and filled with sea life. From Guadalajara there are NO direct flights for now so to get there from mainland Mexico, we fly Volaris direct to LaPaz, stay a couple of nights then fly 15 minutes on Calafia AIrlines to Loreto. This resort is just outside of the city limits of Loreto. This resort is only 5 minutes from the local Marina. 400 pesos to airport. 300 pesos from Resort to Loreto town Center. ❤ We look forward to exploring this new area.
Loreto Golf Club
Mike and Barb will be in Loreto on Dec 19,20,21 then return to LaPaz before coming home on Xmas eve 2019.
ReplyDeleteWarm temperatures and a mild breeze greet us. This sleepy little village in the middle of nowhere. The World Series had happened on our voyage. White Sox had won, first time in 88 years... Wow! The "Skipper" didn't care. His trawler Alley Cat had just arrived. She traveled over 1600 miles. San Francisco to a small town on the baja sea. At the plaza, the blind musician playing something different than "Nora Jones." The beer was cold, all 4 customers stare at my motley crew. Whale bones hanging from the ceiling, was interesting and dark, like "Bogart" was here. Sea tales and drinks, the stories poured out. I'm sure John and Larry were wondering why this place had stole my heart. Our sea tale fell flat on blank faces. Alas, Alley Cat's deck was "still", but that silence was shattered the next morning with voices and nets being tossed around the marina. John now shouting "its 5 o'clock in the morning, what the hell is happening?" Loreto had shown up. Footsteps and laughter cut the calm. The fishing pangas were all around us, loading up and making their way out of the harbor. The heartbeat of life surrounded us. John and I made coffee and greeted the amazing sunrise. Later that morning, the sea trio were blimeyed by the new casa. The grey unfinished structure was way too cool. John, Larry and I continued to Café Ole' around the corner. American coffee plus great food. John was packed and ready for his escape. We had checked into a hotel next to the old mission. Hot showers and clean clothes, what a concept. We arrived a whole week earlier than expected. John told me that this was "a once in a life time experience"! Larry and Skipper relaxed for the next couple of days. Chino Yee my Mexican amigo gave us the keys to my friend's van. We had rented a casa for the next 10 days. The tears and hugs met us at the airport, our girls had arrived, it was hot that afternoon, Larry and I gave them a our best "pirate" chuckle cuz our seafaring tale was simply historic with a few facts a tad skewed. Back in paradise, the place I now proudly call home. Skippering on the Sea of Cortez, I had no idea what was really out there. The Alley's leaving a world they knew for this place in the middle of nowhere. My boat sitting at a fishing pier surrounded by the local natives. The voyage was over. The 13 days spent in Loreto, had secured many details with the help of our friend Chino. The marina's Harbor Master filed Alley Cat's paperwork. We first had to go through the proper channels. Our builder was working on "Casa Benito". We made a few changes to the plan. I made Chino "el captain" of Alley Cat. My new captain had taken the boat out a few times with us. Now to enjoy the sea and share it with many new friends. Captain Benito - Nov 7, 2005
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