Loreto Bay Company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of seaside villages in walkable neighborhoods built near the historic fishing village of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. What distinguishes The Villages of Loreto Bay from other resort towns is its commitment to the principles of sustainable development. Situated along three miles of beachfront and set on 8,000 acres of pristine coastal desert, Loreto Bay is setting a new standard for resort living and redefining the way we live and play.

The landscape is unique, for Loreto is where the stunning Sierra de la Giganta mountain range dips into the Sea of Cortés. The juxtaposition of mountains, desert and sea provides a wide variety of activities – hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, diving, snorkeling, boating, island-hopping or just relaxing on the warm, sandy beaches. The area’s beaches are perhaps Mexico’s most alluring. Hundreds of miles of mostly deserted beaches, coves and bays await naturalists, boating enthusiasts, sportsmen and beachcombers. Loreto Bay is home to a federal marine park within the Sea of Cortés, which Jacques Cousteau called “the world’s aquarium.” Nearby lies the spectacular natural harbor, Puerto Escondido. World-class sport fishing is one of the area’s major draws. Loreto, the oldest town in Baja California Sur and the original capital of Californias, provides numerous historic and cultural attractions as well.

Living fully
The Loreto Bay development is well underway. Plans call for a mixed use development featuring 6,000 homes in walkable neighborhoods, resort hotels, two 18-hole golf courses, a tennis center, boutique hotels, a beach club, spas, a sport fishing center, marina and marine recreation center, numerous swimming pools, parks and plazas, and a vibrant town center featuring a major pool, spa, fitness facility, shops, restaurants, galleries, markets and venues for entertainment, art, learning and culture. This special place between the sea and the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range has become the canvas for some amazing homes and some great amenities—but with an unprecedented sensitivity to the original landscape. Bordering The Villages are 5,000 adjacent acres of land that are set aside as a natural preserve, with trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding. The preserve will also be a sanctuary for native plants and animals, organic farming and orchards.

Treading lightly
Loreto Bay is North America's largest sustainable development under construction today. The development is specifically designed to protect the economic, social and ecological environment. Loreto Bay works closely with numerous conservation groups to preserve the ecologically sensitive marine environment of the Sea of Cortés, which is a nursery of the blue whale and home to dolphin, yellow tail, dorado, rooster fish, sea bass, tuna, bill fish and sardine. A team of highly regarded international experts is ensuring that Loreto Bay meets aggressive targets for energy conservation, water consumption, habitat enhancement and reduction of solid waste materials and air pollution.

It comes as no surprise that The Villages of Loreto Bay are attracting a true community of the eco-concerned. The town is a perfect spot for vacations, as most home owners are placing their homes in the Loreto Bay rental program, making these single family gems available for rental year-round. For reservations and/or more information call 1-866-956-7386.