We did pass through areas of large cardon cactus and saw lots of turkey vultures sitting on top of them.
We also had a great view of Sierra Giganta, the giant peaks of the Peninsular Range Mountains.
At Km F-0 (also Km G-120) we arrived in Loreto. We are camping at Riviera del Mar RV Park where we stayed 10 years ago. It is in town, only about 6 blocks from the historic district, and is $230 pesos per night which includes water and electric. (about $16.50 USD.
Loreto is the oldest permanent Spanish settlement in all of the Californias. Junipero Serra started his expeditions to settle Alta California here, and Loreto was to serve as the military presidio, the residence of the Father Superior of the peninsula’s missions, and the seat of its civil government until 1829. In 1829, the town was destroyed by a hurricane and the capital was moved to La Paz. In the mid 1990s, Loreto became the headquarters of the Parque Nacional Bahia de Loreto and the government started working to promote tourism in the area.
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After setting up, we walked into town and saw the civic plaza, city hall museum, and the Mision de Neustra Senora de Loreto Concho which was completed in 1752. We walked down to the malecon and walked along the waterfront.
We then headed back into town and picked up some groceries before heading back to the RV.
A local fisherman came in and we bought a kilo of whitefish for $150 pesos. ($10 USD). The owner of the park came to buy some also and she told us it is very good and she always buys from him.
We walked back into town for dinner and ended up at Islas Loreto on the malecon. I had tortilla soup and Tobey had the fish of the day (parrot fish) which was cooked in a orange liquer, butter, and parsley sauce. Both of them were very good and we walked home with full tummies. ($280 pesos – 20 USD)
We plan to leave in the morning and continue heading south, but will probably stop here again on the way north. We are both feeling better and hope that by tomorrow the colds should be left behind!
GPS: 26.01768N, 111.34603W
Loreto is the oldest permanent Spanish settlement in all of the Californias. Junipero Serra started his expeditions to settle Alta California here, and Loreto was to serve as the military presidio, the residence of the Father Superior of the peninsula’s missions, and the seat of its civil government until 1829. In 1829, the town was destroyed by a hurricane and the capital was moved to La Paz. In the mid 1990s, Loreto became the headquarters of the Parque Nacional Bahia de Loreto and the government started working to promote tourism in the area.
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After setting up, we walked into town and saw the civic plaza, city hall museum, and the Mision de Neustra Senora de Loreto Concho which was completed in 1752. We walked down to the malecon and walked along the waterfront.
We then headed back into town and picked up some groceries before heading back to the RV.
A local fisherman came in and we bought a kilo of whitefish for $150 pesos. ($10 USD). The owner of the park came to buy some also and she told us it is very good and she always buys from him.
We walked back into town for dinner and ended up at Islas Loreto on the malecon. I had tortilla soup and Tobey had the fish of the day (parrot fish) which was cooked in a orange liquer, butter, and parsley sauce. Both of them were very good and we walked home with full tummies. ($280 pesos – 20 USD)
We plan to leave in the morning and continue heading south, but will probably stop here again on the way north. We are both feeling better and hope that by tomorrow the colds should be left behind!GPS: 26.01768N, 111.34603W
1 comment:
So glad you are feeling better. Love the photos, Tobey's parrot fish looks great. Yummy. Glad you are having such a fun time. Stay safe, miss you. Love you, Bette
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