Loreto, Mexico is located on the eastern coast of the Baja California Peninsula in the state of Baja California Sur. The small coastal town, which is home to one of the oldest settlements in Mexican history,   is nestled on the shores of the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, a protected area almost 800 square miles around. The picturesque terrain includes the rolling hills of the Sierra de la Giganta mountains and the desert landscapes that blanket the coast.