Saturday 17 July 2021

Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico

After spending several days in the touristy city of Cabo San Lucas it was a nice change of scenery to spend some time in the quieter township of Loreto. The municipality of Loreto has a whole different vibe to it, having picturesque towns and villages that are decorated with the most beautiful historic churches and cathedrals. I was particularly lucky to be included in an unplanned side visit to San Javier village, which is a tiny settlement built against the backdrop of the Sierra de la Giganta mountains. After visiting the village we went on a hike through a valley in these mountains. The walk started by passing through an orchard of all sorts of citrus tress, many that I have never heard of. Then it snacked through the dry desert valley of rugged terrain where I had my first close up encounter with cacti in Mexico. Not a bad way to spend the day when you aren't able to get out on the water to watch whales.

         




San Javier village, Loreto


Hiking in the "Sierra de la Giganta" mountain range 



There's nothing like a sunset in Mexico

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