Day trip from Baja California Sur, Baja California Sur
Loreto National Marine Park Islands
The five islands of Loreto National Marine Park — Isla Carmen, Coronados, Danzante, Monserrat, and Santa Catalina — lie just offshore from Loreto and offer some of the best snorkeling, kayaking, and sport fishing in the Sea of Cortez. Full-day and half-day panga excursions depart from Loreto's waterfront daily. Isla Carmen has a sea kayaking circuit and salt flats inside a volcanic caldera. Isla Coronados has a striking volcanic cone. Santa Catalina is home to endemic rattleless rattlesnakes found nowhere else on Earth.
Location
26.0500, -111.2000 — View on map
Highlights
- Sea lion snorkeling at Isla Coronados
- Island kayaking
- Sport fishing for yellowtail and sea bass
- Bird colonies on Isla Danzante
- Endemic rattleless rattlesnakes on Santa Catalina
Tips
- Book through reputable Loreto operators for safety and local knowledge
- Bring your own picnic — no facilities on most islands
- October-May for best weather and visibility
- The park fee ($10-15) is charged separately at the port office