Loreto Bay National Marine Park - Baja Mexico
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Loreto, Mexico’s main claim to fame is the incredible Bay of Loreto National Marine Park. The 800 square mile conservancy consists of a string of five pristine islands and is the largest of Mexico’s marine sanctuaries.
Loreto Bay includes Coronado, Del Carmen, Danzante, Montserrate and Santa Catalina islands and provides refuge for mother-of-pearl, starfish, sea urchins, fan coral, killer whales, blue whales, dolphins and sea lions.
The white sand beaches are exactly the kind you think of when you’re shoveling mountains of snow and the snorkeling is some of the best in the Americas. Small native pangas and sea kayaks are the best way to get around. You may camp on some of the islands, but the popularity makes reservations necessary.
The Marine Park originated as a grass roots effort by the people of Loreto, who prize and protect their unique ecosystem. The natives depend upon the Sea of Cortez for many things and live in harmony with it. Commercial and sportfishing is not permitted.
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May 29th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
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