Loreto Mexico on the Baja Peninsula January 23, 2026

 

🎶 “As I walked out on the streets of Loreto I spied a …..” 🎶 most amazing sunrise!

Catching a sunrise in Loreto is a must do so I did it!  This morning was the first morning I was able to fit it into my schedule.  I left in the dark for the 20 minute walk to the water.  I was surprised to get caught up with all the school kids who were racing to get to school on time.  7:00 am is an early start for them. This was my view as I crossed the street to the walkway along the Sea of Cortez.

a panorama shot

you can see the people out on the sand bar

that’s where I am headed

view behind me of the walkway where I just walked

on the sandbar 

I sat for a little time while the day fully dawned, breathing in the sea breeze. There was much to love about this day and yet it was still early morning.  I found this stone which measured about an inch in height and width.  

After watching the sunrise then walking to the marina, I was in need of some beach time.  It’s still off season here so it is quite quiet.  That is perfect for me as was settling down on my towel under a palm shade and stretching out my legs.  I watched kayakers, paddle boarders, pangas heading out for tours and enjoyed the antics of the Brown Pelicans.

Eventually it was time to get on with the day so I aimed for the wetlands for shore birding.  

I spent more time here this time than I did on Tuesday.  

Snowy Egret

Marbled Godwit

Little Blue Heron

Snowy Egret and White Ibis

Willet

Reddish Heron

Double-crested Cormorant

Great Egret

Least Sandpiper

Osprey

Next on my agenda was to head to the market area, browse the stores and just enjoy the surroundings.  This is the Mission of Our Lady of Loreto, construction was completed in 1703. 

view inside

a cafe

a spa

one of many stores 

I shopped at this one,

a restaurant 

This is my collection of Sea of Cortez seaglass from today.  

I didn’t spend much time looking for Seaglass 

but every now and then a treasure caught my eye.

I really needed to put my feet up when I got back to my home away from home.  

Doing so paired nicely with a local cerveza!