Condé Nast TravelerDec 23, 2025In Loreto, Mexico, the Wonder of Whale Sharks and Foraged ClamsThe caught-in-time Mexican town of Loreto is using tourism to preserve its bay—and the marine creatures who live there—for future generations.9 things in this storyLoreto Bay National ParkPlaceprotected marine area in the Sea of CortezMalecónSightmile-long esplanade tracing the waterMission of Our Lady of LoretoSightBaroque-style, founded in 1697Sea Kayak Baja MexicoPlacetour company encouraging voluntourismLuxury Baja SailingPlacetour company with fleet of catamaransBaja AdventuresPlaceregenerative travel outfitterSea of CortezSightbay is breeding ground for marine animalsEl Burro Baja ToursPlacetour company with rustic pontoon boatSierra de la GigantaSightRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →