Punta Maldonado (also known as El Faro on account of the nearby

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) is a small coastal community in the

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of Guerrero. Previously located in the municipality of Cuajinicuilapa, it became part of the new municipality of San Nicolás upon its creation in 2021. It is notable for its

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population. The local economy is centred on fishing, particularly for lobster. The beach is also an attractive tourist destination. Located about one kilometre from the state border between Guerrero and

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, it is frequently used as a breakpoint by Mexico's Servicio Meteorológico Nacional and the U.S.

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