Isla del Carmen
The largest island in Loreto Bay, with an abandoned salt-works town, hidden coves and a bighorn sheep reserve.
Isla del Carmen is about 29 km long and the largest island in the Loreto Bay National Marine Park. On its east side, Salinas Bay was a source of sea salt for centuries. Today it has an abandoned salt-works town, a church and a school that visitors can walk around and photograph. The north and west sides have clear bays such as Ballandra Bay, ideal for snorkeling and kayaking. The island's interior is a privately managed bighorn sheep reserve, and hiking requires joining a permitted group tour. A day trip takes about 6 to 8 hours and costs roughly US$100 or more per person, including lunch and snorkeling.
Opening hours
Day trips usually 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Loreto Bay National Park & Blue Whale Watching
- Malecón de Loreto
- Isla Coronado
- Mission of Our Lady of Loreto
- Museum of the Jesuit Missions
- Isla Danzante
- Playa Juncalito
- Tabor Canyon