Transportation to Baja

Air: Alaska Airlines (800-252-7522) flies to and from Loreto connecting through Los Angeles Int'l Airport (LAX). If you have time to spend extra days in Loreto, we highly recommend it. This quaint fishing village is one of Mexico's favorite vacation spots.

PLEASE NOTE: We highly recommend that you book early to ensure your flight at the lowest possible fare.

Airlines flying from USA to Loreto:

Below is the current flight schedule for February-April 2009, which may be subject to change.

ALASKA AIRLINES (800-252-7522)
Flights are scheduled between Loreto and LAX on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Round-trip flights from LAX to Loreto begin at $479 with advanced booking. You can book online with Alaska at www.alaskaair.com

Departing: Flight # 266 leaves LAX at 12:00 PM and arrives in Loreto at 2:56 PM.
Returning: Flight #267 leaves Loreto at 3:45 PM and arrives in LAX at 4:50 PM.

Travel to Los Angeles: Try Southwest Airlines: www.southwest.com. With a 14-day advance purchase, you can get fares as low as $39 each way. Again, there are a limited number of seats at each fare, so book early!

Car: The roads are decent though narrow. The scenery is varied and interesting. To drive in Baja, you will need Mexican auto insurance, which can be purchased through Discover Baja Travel Club at 800.727.BAJA (800-727-2252), www.discoverbaja.com, or at the border. If you plan on driving and would like more information, feel free to call us at 415.669.2600.

Bus: Express buses from Tijuana have been recommended by some past participants as an economical alternative to flying. With several daily departures from Tijuana, the bus arrives in Loreto approximately 16 hours later. For current schedules and fares, call Autobus ABC @ (66) 261147.

Tourist Visa: During your stay in Baja you must have a Mexican Tourist Visa withyou at all times and relinquish it at the airport when you leave the country. The airline provides a tourist visa application for you while in flight to Baja. For issurance of a tourist visa, you must have current identification (both a current driver's license and birth certificate) or a current passport.

Passport: Beginning in 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has stipulated that travelers must have a valid passport to re-enter the United States from Mexico.