Things to do in Loreto
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Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto
Featuring a floor plan in the shape of a Greek cross, the mission suffered serious damage when the ceiling and bell tower collapsed during the 1829 hurricane. It has only been restored over the last 25 years and today is splendid sight both inside and out.
Above the entrance to Loreto's mission, the inscription Cabeza y Madre de las Misiones de Baja y Alta California (Head and Mother of the Missions of Upper and Lower California) attests to Loreto's role as the first capital of the Californias.
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La Cascada
An outdoor patio and a lengthy seafood menu makes this little joint extremely popular. Try the chile relleno de marisco (chili stuffed with seafood), or the house specialty, bolsitas de mariscos (seafood, onions, tomatoes and chilies baked in tinfoil). One regular claims the pescado veracruzano (fish baked with veggies) is to die for. Great breakfasts, too.
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Giggling Dolphin
Excellent, reasonably priced fish dishes include mouth-watering items like chile relleno de queso y camarón (green chili stuffed with cheese and shrimp) and other takes on traditional Mexican seafood dishes. With tablecloths, Mexican music and big wooden chairs, it can be romantic or casual, depending on your mood.
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Asadero Super Burro
Behind mounds of freshly made flour tortillas and boxes of avocados, women grill up steak for the house specialty, the super burro, a massive burrito jammed with diced steak and your choice of condiments. They also serve stuffed potatoes and 'volcanoes' (flour tortillas piled with meat and melted cheese).
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Pangalapa
Tuck into this palapa for delicious breakfasts, licuados (fruit shakes) and, for lunch, tasty tacos de cochinita pibil (a traditional pork dish from the Yucatán).
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Antojitos Mexicanos
Get comida económica (cheap food) and great shrimp tacos and ceviche, served with pride and a smile at this family-run spot. On weekends, try the birria – simmered goat meat.
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Stroker's Reef
It's a darn friendly crowd at this wee bar with a red pool table, free snacks and a congenial, tattooed bartender. As the barman says, 'stop by and you'll definitely meet people.'
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El Rey del Taco
The first fish taco stand to open in Loreto; there's a reason this place is still going as strong as ever. Great carne asada and cabeza (head) tacos, too.
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Café Olé
The inexpensive Café Olé has good, basic fare: great Mexican breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Leave a business card in the wicker wall to stake your claim to fame.
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México Lindo y Que Rico
Big glasses of juice, friendly service, a casual setting and tasty, reasonably priced Mexican food make this a winner. The Sunday buffet draws faithful crowds.
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Super Pan Garcia
Pop in to Super Pan Garcia for a slice of pastel de tres leches (three-milk cake) - it's legendary in Loreto. The other baked goods are delicious too.
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Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto
Pay the M$25 per person entrance fee to the park here in the marina. Staff are a good source of information for all water activities in the area.
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Tacos & Beer César
Look for the charcoal grill (often in use). Great tacos and other Mexican specialties on a festive outdoor patio.
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Museo de las Misiones
The revamped Museo de las Misiones chronicles the settlement of Baja California.
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Los Cuatro Altos
Named after the four-way stop where it's located, this American-owned bar and grill serves what might be the town's best burgers (they're Angus beef) with piles of crispy fries or onion rings beneath four TVs showing US sports. Sushi bar in the works.
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Pachamama
Pachamama Choripanes (sausage sandwiches), pastas, cheese platters, a fat bife de chorizo (sirloin steak) and great atmosphere make this Argentine restaurant extremely popular.
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