We are thrilled to announce the Loreto Film Festival, taking place April 24 - 25, 2026 in our beautiful community. This unique event will celebrate cinematic art as a powerful tool for conservation and environmental awareness. Confirmed films include. •    The Way of the Whale by Franco Campos-Lopez Benyunes •    The Last Dive by Cody Sheehy Each screening will be accompanied by conversations with the filmmakers, offering a deeper look into the stories behind the films. The festival will be held in an outdoor setting, under Loreto's stunning skies—an unforgettable experience for all. A quick overview of both films to engage your curiosity: “The Way of the Whale”, directed by Franco Campos-Lopez Benyunes. This is the untold story of a remarkable interspecies bond—indeed, a form of love—between humans and whales at a remote, luminous lagoon along the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. After completing a 5,000-mile migration—the longest of any marine mammal—newborn Gray Whales and their mothers arrive at Laguna San Ignacio, where they continue to seek out human touch. This “friendly Gray Whale” phenomenon is unique in […]