Punta Maldonado | |
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 Beach at Punta Maldonado | |
  Punta Maldonado  Punta Maldonado | |
| Coordinates:16°19′34″N98°34′01″W / 16.32611°N 98.56694°W /16.32611; -98.56694 | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Guerrero |
| Municipality | San Nicolás |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 848 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| Postal code | 41968[2] |
Punta Maldonado (also known asEl Faro on account of the nearbylighthouse)[3] is a small coastal community in theMexican state ofGuerrero.[4] Previously located in themunicipality of Cuajinicuilapa, it became part of the new municipality ofSan Nicolás upon its creation in 2021.[5]
It is notable for itsAfro-Mexican population.[4] The local economy is centred on fishing, particularly for lobster.[6] The beach is also an attractive tourist destination.[4]
Located about one kilometre from the state border between Guerrero andOaxaca, it is frequently used as abreakpoint by Mexico'sServicio Meteorológico Nacional and the U.S.National Hurricane Center.[7][8]
