They've got a nice selection of t-shirts, jewelry, and Mexican handicrafts from mainland Mexico. For a refreshing dessert head for the ice cream stand near la mission church for fresh fruit flavored ice cream bars that you would die for at your local Haagen Dazs outlet. Try their tuna toasted hors d'oeuvres. Y our third choice is to contact Wendy or Ron, proprietors of Villas de Loreto the hotel we stay at, for the options listed below. All quoted costs are approximate.
Price includes snacks, guide, skiff ride and transportation.
B. San Javier Mission - A 2 hour drive takes you into the Los Giganticas mountains to one of the most beautiful and well preserved missions in Baja. The road passes by several palm oases and beautiful wild fig trees as it winds up to the mission. Located in a small valley with running water, the mission sits amidst a small village of 300 inhabitants. You'll hear stories of burro pack trains and desert lore as well as meet the local ranchers. Cave Paintings - This tour to the north of Loreto features cave paintings and petroglyphs.