Morro Rock
Morro Rock is an island in Guerrero, Pacific Coast. Morro Rock is situated nearby to the locality Punta del Guano, as well as near La Quebrada.Places of Interest
Highlights include Fortín Álvarez.
Fortín Álvarez
Castle
Photo: Mitrush, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fortín Álvarez is a castle, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Morro Rock.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Acapulco.
Acapulco
Photo: Uwebart, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Acapulco is the original Mexican resort town. It is a historic port city that during the Spanish Empire served as a terminus for trade between Mexico and the Philippines. The trade route between Manila and Acapulco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Morro Rock
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “El Morro” and “Morro”
- Category: landform
- Location: Guerrero, Pacific Coast, Mexico, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
16.82447° or 16° 49′ 28″ northLongitude
-99.90039° or 99° 54′ 1″ westElevation
26 metres (85 feet)Open location code
7682R3FX+QRGeoNames ID
3522944
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Morro Rock” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Isla la Yerbabuena”
- Spanish: “La Yerbabuena”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Acapulco Lighthouse and Playa Caleta.
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