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 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
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Latitude

16.82447° or 16° 49′ 28″ north

Longitude

-99.90039° or 99° 54′ 1″ west

Elevation

26 metres (85 feet)

Open location code

7682R3FX+QR

GeoNames ID

3522944

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Satellite Map

Discover Morro Rock from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

“Morro Rock” goes by many names.

Spanish: “Isla la Yerbabuena”
Spanish: “La Yerbabuena”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Punta del Guano and La Quebrada.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Acapulco Lighthouse and Playa Caleta.

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