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  Baja California Sur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
B.C.S. Baja California Sur is one of the 31 States of Mexico, occupying the part of the Baja California Peninsula south of the 28th parallel.
It is bordered to the north by the state of Baja California, to the west by the Pacific Ocean, and to the east by the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortés.
Baja California Sur • Campeche • Chiapas • Chihuahua • Coahuila • Colima • Durango • Guanajuato • Guerrero • Hidalgo • Jalisco • México • Michoacán • Morelos • Nayarit • Nuevo León • Oaxaca • Puebla • Querétaro • Quintana Roo • San Luis Potosí • Sinaloa • Sonora • Tabasco • Tamaulipas • Tlaxcala • Veracruz • Yucatán • Zacatecas
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baja_California_Sur   (736 words)

  
 Loreto Mexico - Hotel Oasis Loreto
Loreto was the original capital of all the Californias and in 1997 celebrated its 300th anniversary.
Loreto is often described as a sleepy little fishing village that is the nature lovers paradise.
Though Loreto is a town rich in history, it also boasts modern day amenities such as a championship 18 hole golf course located right on the shores of the Sea of Cortez, eight lighted tennis courts, and a club house.
www.loretomexico.com /loreto/hotels/hoteloasis.htm   (643 words)

  
 Loreto Sport Fishing - Sea of Cortez, Baja
Although it has become better known in the last decade or so, Loreto, Baja California Sur is still one of the best bargain basement deals for fishermen looking to exercise their fishing tackle with some of the hottest saltwater sport fish around.
The place is Loreto, a sleepy little fishing village about halfway down the Baja and the Sea of Cortez, the home to these dynamic ocean game fish.
Loreto is easy to get to, just a short flight from Los Angeles accompanied by a few margarita's and you're there.
www.anglerspassport.com /na/Loreto_Baja.htm   (1437 words)

  
 Loreto Bay Company Reinforces Its Sustainability Program - Loreto Bay Company – 5 Star Baja Mexico Real Estate and ...
Loreto Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico (April 18, 2005) – The Loreto Bay Company, currently developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, an authentic Mexican seaside community in Baja California Sur, has reinforced its commitment to sustainable development by hiring David Veniot, former president of Earth Day International, as Vice President for Sustainability.
In addition, Loreto Bay is committed to enhancing economic opportunities and development in the form of housing, planning, and training; as well as the creation of new jobs and local businesses.
The Loreto Bay Company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of seaside villages in walkable neighborhoods built near the historic fishing village of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
www.loretobay.com /cms/page1978.cfm   (494 words)

  
 Loreto Baja Mexico Hotels - Loreto Fishing Tours and Vacation Packages
Loreto Baja California, Mexico is a place that encourages you to commune with nature, play water sports and take the Baja 1000 route in search of whales, cave paintings and colonial missions.
Because of Loreto, Baja’s climate, infrastructure and relative isolation, it is also ideal for resting and forgetting about the pressures of everyday life.
From an urban point of view, Loreto is remarkable for the contrasts between its colonial heritage, the advance of modernization and the fact that it has managed to preserve the simple, friendly, cheerful atmosphere of small communities.
www.mexicotravelnet.com /loreto.htm   (622 words)

  
 The Loreto Bay Company :: Loreto Bay Company Donates $1 Million to Benefit the Town of Loreto at Tianguis Turistico 2005
Loreto Bay is partnering with FONATUR, Mexico's tourism development agency to develop The Villages of Loreto Bay, an authentic Mexican seaside community in Baja California Sur.
The Loreto Bay Foundation, established by the Loreto Bay Company, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the economic and social needs of the historic town of Loreto.
With bylaws aimed at retaining and conserving Loreto's natural beauty and protection of the local marine park, the Loreto Bay Foundation's principles are aligned with the practices in place during the development of The Villages of Loreto Bay.
sev.prnewswire.com /travel/20050413/NYTU12912042005-1.html   (523 words)

  
 Loreto Bay Company Creates Sustainable Community In Growing
Loreto Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico — The Loreto Bay Company, in partnership with FONATUR, Mexico’s tourism development agency, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of walkable seaside villages in Baja California Sur.
Loreto was one of five areas identified about 25 years ago by FONATUR as a prime tourism destination.
Loreto is located approximately 700 miles south of San Diego along the Sea of Cortés in Baja California Sur.
www.e-hospitality.com /content/news/article.asp?docid={BB4AD3C8-7125-49F1-8736-0C2DF4F9C857}&VNETCOOKIE=NO   (825 words)

  
 Loreto Bay Company :: Loreto Bay Company Surpasses Home Sales Milestone
Loreto Bay is located approximately 700 miles south of San Diego along the Sea of Cortes in Baja California Sur.
Loreto Bay was identified by FONATUR, Mexico's tourism development agency, more than 20 years ago as one of five prime tourism destinations in Mexico, the others being Cancun, Los Cabos, Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo and Huatulco.
Loreto Bay Company, a Canadian American corporation headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of seaside villages built on 8,000 acres in the foothills near Loreto.
sev.prnewswire.com /real-estate/20051031/LAM04331102005-1.html   (548 words)

  
 Loreto villa rentals, Loreto villa rentals Mexico, Cyber Rentals
We are situated 3 miles south of the Loreto airport adjacent to a major resort hotel.
A multitude of water sports and activities abound and Loreto is known for fabulous fishing, diving, and kayaking around the bay and it's five area islands.
The town of Loreto is 3 miles north of the airport.
www.cyberrentals.com /Mexico/vacation-condo-Loreto/p127996.htm   (508 words)

  
 LORETO, Baja California Sur, Mexico - Fishing Real Estate Lodgings Sports Kayaking Diving Tours and more
Loreto is on the eastern coast of the Baja peninsula and is surrounded by the Sierra Giganta (mountains of the giants), one of the most rugged and spectacular parts of the peninsula.
Loreto is blessed with virtually perfect climate, an average of 360 days of sunshine a year and an annual mean temperature of 24ºC. Nearby is a championship 18 hole golf course, a tennis club with 10 courts, many restaurants and shopping facilities.
Loreto is connected by Trans Peninsular Highway 1 that runs from San Diego to the tip of the peninsula.
www.bajaquest.com /loreto   (219 words)

  
 Loreto Fishing
Loreto Fishing is a comprehensive Web site designed to keep you up-to-date on the fishing conditions found in and around the Islands of Loreto, one of the richest fishing destinations found in the Sea of Cortez.
Located 700 miles south of the US border on the east side of the Baja California peninsula, Loreto is Baja’s oldest city and is home to the very first California mission built in 1697.
The town of Loreto is unique among Mexican destinations with 15,000 residents and an international airport served by daily flights from L.A and San Diego.
www.loretofishing.com   (351 words)

  
 Baja Kayaking Vacations Sea of Cortez - Loreto Baja Kayaking Expeditions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The "Sierra Giganta" are guided Baja kayaking vacations, including 6-days on-the-water, exploring Isla Danzante in the Sea of Cortez, and the spectacular coastline south of the old mission town of Loreto.
The sea around Loreto is home of over a dozen species of whales and marine mammals, including the Blue, Finback, Brides and Minke whales.
On the eastern coast of Baja, on the Sea of Cortez, about 750 miles south of the border (less than 2 hour flight from Los Angeles USA) you will find the old mission town of Loreto, the starting point for our Sierra Giganta, Baja kayaking expeditions.
www.miramar-adventures.com /Baja_Kayaking_Loreto.html   (706 words)

  
 Loreto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Loreto, in Ancona province, a town with a Marian shrine that is the origin of the wide dissemination of the name
Loreto, Baja California Sur, as well as the municipality of Loreto, Mexico
The Marian shrine has also given its name to very many schools and colleges throughout the world, as well as to women in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Loreto   (141 words)

  
 Baja Mexico: Baja Expo - Loreto
Loreto has always been popular with the fishing crowd, and hook-ups are still a big reason to visit Loreto.
LORETO BAY is a master planned community already in development just south of Loreto in Nopolo (yep....more Canadians!).
Nopolo is $8 in a Collectivo or $28 in a taxi.
www.bajaexpo.com /cities/loreto.htm   (8916 words)

  
 Iguana Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The town of Loreto is nestled between the Giganta Mountains and the Sea of Cortez and is approximately 350 miles north of Cabo San Lucas.
Loreto is known for it's world-class fishing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and whale watching.
The Iguana Inn has been completely renovated and is ideally located in the heart of historic Loreto, just one block north of the Central Plaza and one block west of the Sea of Cortez and the marina.
iguanainn.com   (119 words)

  
 SOMOS PRIMOS: Dedicated to Hispanic Heritage  and Diversity Issues
California agriculture has been built by waves of immigrant laborers - Italians and Armenians and Japanese to name a few - who have risen from the work force to become owners and operators.
When the United States took possession of California and other Mexican lands in 1848, it was bound by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to honor the legitimate land claims of Mexican citizens residing in those captured territories.
An awareness of California history might entail the solving or reassessment of land title problems in particular situations.
www.somosprimos.com /spjul01.htm   (9225 words)

  
 Loreto Baja California Sur Accommodation Rental Sea of Cortez - House and four Cabana Studios
Las Cabañas de Loreto is a gated property, consisting of a main casa and four cabana studios behind the house.
Loreto is one of the best salt water fly fishing areas in Mexico, and is home to Bahia de Loreto National Park, which boasts over 3,000 species of marine life that can be discovered by diving, snorkeling or kayaking.
Loreto is 750 miles from San Diego and can be easily reached via Mexico Hwy 1 or by a 90 minute flight from Los Angeles on Alaska Airlines or from San Diego on AeroMexico.
www.vrbo.com /40867   (676 words)

  
 Sea Kayak Tours in Baja. Travel to Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Loreto is located on the Sea of Cortez side of the Baja Peninsula and is accessible by road or by scheduled air service from Los Angeles and San Diego.
Weather: The weather in Loreto is generally mild in the winter with day-time temperatures averaging 70 to 85 degrees and night-time temperatures averaging 40 to 55 degrees between December and mid-March.
Spring day-time temperatures average 75 to 90 degrees and night-time temperatures average 50 to 65 degrees between mid-March and May. Loreto is in a desert where the possibility of rain is very small, but it can happen.
www.seakayakadventures.com /travel_loreto.htm   (524 words)

  
 Tour By Mexico ® - Loreto in Baja California Sur State, Mexico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Loreto is located in the wonderful landscape where La Giganta mountains range, the desert and the sea of Cortes meet with the islands of Coronado, del Carmen and Danzante.
Loreto has the privilege to have been the first permanent mission and the first capital of all the Caliornias, both the peninsular region and the new or higher California extended to what is now Alaska.
In 1769 the Franciscan father Junipero Serra left Loreto to colonize the new California.
www.tourbymexico.com /bcs/loreto/loreto.htm   (207 words)

  
 Information on Loreto, Baja California Sur | Baja California Insider
Loreto was the first capital city for Baja California Sur.
Loreto is the oldest continuous settlement in Baja California Sur.
Loreto is promoting itself as a tranquil retirement and vacation community.
www.bajainsider.com /baja-california-travel/baja-destinations/loreto-baja-california-sur.htm   (508 words)

  
 Welcome to Sukasa Bungalows located in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Sukasa Bungalows is located on the waterfront in picturesque Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
The peaks of the Sierra de La Gigante form a dramatic backdrop to the west of Loreto.
Loreto is ideal for kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, diving, whalewatching, hiking or just relaxing in the sun.
www.loreto.com /sukasa   (161 words)

  
 Fishing Mexico - LORETO - THE BEST SPORTFISHING PACKAGES IN BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Loreto, a palm-shaded village 100 miles north of La Paz has some of the finest light-tackle fishing to be found anywhere on Mexico's Sea of Cortez.
The captain and guides are the most knowledgeable available in the Loreto area.
From here one looks across the beach out on the Sea of Cortez and the islands beyond; pelicans, diving in unison, schools of feeding fish, and the local passing scene can be observed.
www.fishinginternational.com /location/mexiloreto.htm   (331 words)

  
 The Baja Big Fish Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Loreto Report will keep you informed on local fishing conditions for Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
The Loreto Report is the most current and accurate conventional and fly fishing report for Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico that is humanly possible.
And in a few cases when the fishing is on fire, you'll be the first to know.
www.bajabigfish.com /paid_report_order.html   (187 words)

  
 Loreto Basin References
Umhoefer, P.J., Dorsey, R.J., and Renne, P.R. (1994) Tectonics of the Pliocene Loreto basin, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and evolution of the Gulf of California.
Umhoefer, P.J., Dorsey, R.J., and Mayer, L. (1995) Tectonic segmentation of the Gulf Extensional Province, Loreto region, Baja California Sur.
Umhoefer, P.J., Stone, K.A., and Dorsey, R.J. (1994) Geologic mapping of the southern Loreto basin, Baja California Sur, a Pliocene transtensional basin.
darkwing.uoregon.edu /~rdorsey/Loretorefs.html   (620 words)

  
 KayakGuide.com - Sea of Cortez, Baja, Loreto Mexico
The capital of Baja California Sur is La Paz.
Not only is it the oldest town in Baja California, founded in 1697 by the Jesuits, but its surrounding scenery is incomparable; the magnificent Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, the awesome desert and the azure Sea of Cortez.
This is one of the largest islands in the Sea of Cortez and is almost directly east of Loreto.
www.kayakguide.com /Mexico/BajaLoreto.htm   (763 words)

  
 Reverse Baja Charity
The Kiwanis-Baja connection was actually started last year when Loreto's Wendy Wilchynski and Ron Bellerive of the ultra-charming and comfortable Villas de Loreto decided to sponsor a free trip, and it helped make the derby a big success.
This year, many other quality Baja operations offered trips, and some of the best were selected from two locations: Ensenada on the Pacific side, and Loreto on the Sea of Cortez.
Related Baja California, Mexico, articles and reports may be found at Mexfish.com's main Baja California information page.
www.mexfish.com /baja/baja/af030519/af030519.htm   (675 words)

  
 LORETO / Loreto Baja Sur / Baja California Mexico
Its location is perfect for those looking for a base to travel between Santa Rosalia (approx 2 hours north by car) and La Paz or Cabo to the south (6 and 8 hours respectfully).
Loreto, the first and previous capital of Baja Sur is loaded with historical sites, Great Fishing, Whale Watching, First Class Accommodations to Budget Rentals and lots of great eats.
A little slower paced then the more famous cities of Baja but what a great place to kick back and recharge the batteries.
bajaevents.com /loreto.html   (147 words)

  
 Loreto Baja California Mexico Vacations Hotels & Sport Fishing Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Loreto fronts many wonderful islands such as the Coronados with turquoise waters and sea lion colonies; Carmen with its beautiful beaches and coves; Danzantes with its rocky edges and small coves, a paradise for scuba diving; and Catalina, a favorite of the ecologist with its unique flora and fauna.
The surrounding islands, which are also frequented by divers and swimmer, offer the best of sport fishing with an abundance of fish such as yellowtail, sailfish, dorado, marlin, wahoo and roosterfish.
Sport fishing for dorado (Mahi-Mahi) in particular has made Loreto famous and is one of its main tourist activities.
www.galaxymall.com /travel/mexico/loreto.htm   (327 words)

  
 Fly Angler's OnLine "LORETO ~ BAJA, Mexico's Best Kept Secret"
Although it has become better known in the last decade or so, Loreto, Baja California Sur is still one of the best bargain basement deals for fishermen looking to exercise their fishing tackle with some of the hottest saltwater sportfish around.
The place is Loreto, a sleepy little fishing village about halfway down the Baja and the Sea of Cortez, the home to these dynamic ocean gamefish.
There are a limited number of spaces still available, so if you would like to join the group, the details are as follows: 7 Nights double air-conditioned accommodation/ 6 days guided fishing, all meals (3 per day), taxes and transfers to and from airport for a mere $995.00 per person based on double occupancy.
www.flyanglersonline.com /travel/mexico/loreto.html   (1699 words)

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