Online Resources

Marine Park Passes

A 1-day or yearly pass is required to use the Loreto Bay National Park and other protected natural areas.

Marine Park Pass

Mexico requires any person who is not a Loreto resident to purchase and have with them a Loreto Bay National Park Pass. If you are a Loreto resident, you don't need to purchase a Loreto Bay National Park Pass, however, you must have your residency card on you.

​The Loreto Bay National Park Pass is required anywhere in the marine park. This includes but is not limited to: All the islands and all the beaches from Picazon to Ensenada Blanca. Yes, even in Loreto Bay, you need a marine park pass (it's a beach in the marine park).

​You need a marine park pass if you are swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, sailing, fishing, etc.

​The Mexican Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) governs the protected biospheres of Mexico and requires visitors who are in these areas for any recreational activities to purchase either a Biosphere Bracelet that is good for one day’s use, or an annual Conservation Passport (good at all National Parks), valid for one year from the date of purchase.

The Bay of Loreto is recognized as an area of global importance for marine conservation and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

We are incredibly lucky to have this beautiful resource as our neighbor! Let's do our part to preserve it by following the no fishing rules and purchasing the required pass. Please also always wear reef-friendly sunscreen when in the water.

Daily Pass

Loreto Bay National Park day-use bracelets can be purchased at the Loreto Marina OR in the Villages of Loreto Bay at the Casago office FN344 on the Paseo. Office hours are from Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00, Sat 8:30-2:00. Phone: MX: (613) 688 1292 US: (602) 698 8886  Email: Loretobay@Casago.com

More info: https://descubreanp.conanp.gob.mx/swb/conanp/pasaporte-brazalete-conservacion

Annual passes

An annual pass, or Annual Conservation Passport, gives you access to 186 Mexican preservation areas and can be purchased online at: 

(English & Spanish) https://descubreanp.conanp.gob.mx/swb/conanp/pasaporte-brazalete-conservacion

(Spanish Only) https://pasaportedelaconservacion.conanp.gob.mx/vistas/inicio.php.

The landing page says, roughly translated: “Mexico has 186 natural protected areas. Acquire your annual conservation passport and visit them for a whole year as many times as you want.” You will need to create an account (with a photo) to purchase your annual pass. You can purchase just one pass or multiple passes for your group. You will need to bring the passport with you whenever you use the Loreto Bay National Park.

Loreto Research & Videos

Here you can find links to historical reports, studies, and more about Loreto.

Recommendations*

  • Video: Pioneers of Progress by Credit Suisse - Features the conservation efforts of The Ocean Foundation and Keep Loreto Magical in Loreto, Mexico.

  • Video: Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico by Paul Lundgren - An excellent overview of Loreto’s biodiversity, this video vividly captures how Loretanos care for the sustainability of their environment and developed ecotourism markets to support local families in new ways.

Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources

SEMARNAT protects Mexico’s natural resources and environmental assets with the goal of sustainable development.

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National Commission of Natural Resources Protection

CONANP manages natural areas under federal management, including Loreto Bay National Park.

Federal Attorney of environmental Protection

PROFEPA enforces environmental compliance, including regulations governing Loreto Bay National Park.