The Spanish Jesuits, Franciscans, and Dominicans established 27 missions on the Baja California peninsula during their time colonizing the “New World.” Many of the Baja missions have been reduced to… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Baja Missions
Posts Tagged: Loreto
San Javier
A trip to Loreto isn’t complete without taking a day trip to explore the small town and mission of San Javier. Located southwest of Loreto, the town is nestled into… Read more »
Hiking During COVID
By Dave Kelly Over the past year and a half or so, we’ve all had to change our lives and restrict many of our favorite activities. What we soon realized… Read more »
Hiking the Ranches of Loreto
By Dave Kelly and Trudi Angell No visit to Loreto is complete without a trip to historic San Javier, it’s peaceful village, and magnificent mission. On the scenic drive from… Read more »
Flying Sportsmen Lodge – Tribute to Tenacity
By That Baja Guy-Gary Graham Edward Ware Tabor, a successful entrepreneur in his early 30s, sold his businesses which included Tabor Luxury Airlines in the United States in 1951, making… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Best Baja Boardwalks
A lovely “malecón,” or boardwalk, is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll to take in the vibe of a place while enjoying water views. Luckily, Baja has some good… Read more »
Covid Testing in Baja
As of June 13, 2022, proof of a negative COVID test will no longer be required for any air passengers entering the U.S. For more information about COVID and current… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Best Social Distancing Adventures in Baja
The Baja California peninsula is a great place for getting off the grid and practicing social distancing. Here are some of our favorite activities for getting out and about while… Read more »
Q&A With Author Paul Ganster
A new book, Loreto, Mexico: Challenges for a Sustainable Future by Paul Ganster, Oscar Arizpe Arizpe C., and Vinod Sasidharan features essays by leading researchers on the history, natural environment, society,… Read more »
Mountain Biking in Loreto
By Dave Kelly, co-author of “Hiking Loreto” While not as well known for mountain biking as are other areas in Baja, Loreto does offer some enjoyable rides for all abilities…. Read more »