Loreto, Mexico is located on the Baja Peninsula. This hidden gem is characterized by dazzling landscapes and a peaceful charm that will make you feel right at home. With incredible beauty to bask in, the following are the top places to visit with your car rental Loreto.
Sierra de la Giganta
If you are an outdoor lover, the
Sierra de la Giganta is one place that you will love to visit. This refers to the jagged, striated highlands rising up behind Loreto. While the mountains are rarely marked, they are an ideal site to visit for those who are fit and adventurous. Visitors to this area are advised to exercise caution at all times as there’s no cellphone coverage in the area.
Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto
If the outdoors isn’t for you, or if you would rather spend some time exploring the local history, then you need to make your way to the
Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto. The church’s history dates all the way back to 1697. It’s a church credited with being the first base for Jesuit Missions expansion along the Baja Peninsula.
It also served as the first permanent mission to ever be set up in California. Apart from the
Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto church, the Baja Peninsula settlement is chronicled by the
Museo de Las Misiones.
El Zopilote Brewery & Cocina
Having spent some time outdoors, and learned some history, it’s now time to enjoy the local delicacies. This calls for you to get into your car rental Loreto and head over to the
El Zopilote Brewery & Cocina. The microbrewery and restaurant are owned and operated by a Mexican-Irish couple with a very interesting story of how they met.
The cuisine at this restaurant can only be described as being fittingly diverse. It serves everything from chicken fajitas to fillet steak and creamy portions of pasta. Its airy terrace and décor make it the perfect choice for tourists looking to have a romantic dinner. Be sure to try out the locally brewed beers while there!
Baja Books
If you would like to soak up some knowledge during your trip, there’s no better place to visit than
Baja Books. Apart from the bottomless coffee pot specially prepared for book connoisseurs and browsers, this is probably the one place in Loreto where you will find all the literature material you need: from book collections to pottery to art materials to maps. It has a very comprehensive collection.
