Punta Abreojos | |
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Coordinates: 26°42′52″N 113°34′20″W / 26.71444°N 113.57222°W [1] | |
Country | Mexico |
State | Baja California Sur |
Municipality | Mulegé |
Punta Abreojos is a fishing town in the municipality of Mulegé, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
It is located at the entrance to Laguna La Bocana, and is close to Estero Coyote.]s. [2] An isolated hill, 95 metres (312 ft) high, rises a few miles behind the town, and is a conspicuous landmark for sailors. [1] Several lighthouses are situated near the town. [2]
Punta Abreojos was named by Francisco de Bolaños, whose expedition reached the headland, but no further. [3] Abreojos means "open your eyes", and refers to the treacherous sailing conditions, with many rocks and reefs. [4]
Punta Abreojos is reached by a long road with few features of interest. [5] It comprises 500 houses, some grocery stores, an airstrip, a fish packing plant, a hardware store, churches, schools and a medical clinic. [2] [5] The town's main economic output is in fishing for California spiny lobster and abalone. [5]