Under-the-Radar Loreto: 10 Unique Things to Do with Kids, Loreto, Mexico

I recently did a mother-daughter weekend getaway with friends to Loreto, Mexico. I loved discovering this under-the-radar destination that has authentic charm, a surprising variety of landscapes and plenty of fun things to do with kids. 

Tucked on the east side of Baja Sur California on the Gulf of California (also called the Sea of Cortez), Loreto has desert and mountain landscapes to the west and ocean to the east. We explored them all with outside-the-box experiences, outdoor adventures and cultural interactions that will create lasting memories for three moms and three tweens on this Mexico getaway.

Here are some of the things we liked doing with 11-to-13-year-olds in Loreto. Use them to plan your own family vacation to Loreto and the Baja Peninsula.

Most people think of the beach when they think of the Baja Peninsula. Here are two options for basing yourself seaside.

The Hotel Oasis is a secluded boutique hotel with a private beach, small outdoor pool and bicycles, stand-up paddle boards and kayaks to rent. Rooms are blissfully air-conditioned. The room rate includes a buffet breakfast. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).