Loreto, Baja California

Great hiking and biking terrain, at the foot of the Sierra de la Gigante mountains, just behind Loreto

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Not too long ago, determined travelers had to endure a long road trip to get to Loreto. This was hard on the economy, but saved the town from Cabo-ization.

Today, direct flights arrive several times a week from Los Angeles, giving a big boost to local business, yet the town of Loreto maintains it's old Baja California feel. Many streets are still unpaved, and the few gringo residents are determined to preserve the town's heritage. There are no high rise condos, traffic is confined to the one main street, and the "malacon", the sea front promenade, is surprisingly quiet. Some of these things will undoubtedly change over the next decade, but I am confident that the Loretanos will never succumb to what has happened in Cabo.

Weather: High season is from October-May, summer months are hot, but great for all water activities, and of course less crowded!

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