Loreto
City in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Overview
Loreto, a charming coastal town on the Sea of Cortez, is known for its tranquil atmosphere, colonial architecture, and access to the UNESCO-protected Loreto Bay National Marine Park. The city seamlessly blends history, nature, and authentic Baja California Sur culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Baja California Sur
Population
14,724
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
26.01°, -111.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,330
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$560
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
30.0°C
Winter Avg
18.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
7.8°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
208 mm
Internet Speed
113 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
LTO
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 60 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.