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Los Morrillos (Cabo Rojo)
Cape and tombolo landform located in Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Los Morrillos de los Cabos Rojos (Spanish for "the little promontories of the red capes") or more commonly known as Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo, is a cape and tombolo landform located in southwestern Puerto Rico in the municipality of Cabo Rojo. Los Morrillos is an excellent example of a tombolo, or a tied island, with two sand pits. The cape resembles a letter Y with its two promontories or morrillos being connected through sand pits which enclose a saltwater lagoon. The landform was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980 (as the Cabo Rojo National Natural Landmark), and the site includes mangroves, beaches, important bird nesting areas, limestone caves, cliffs and rock formations.[1] The reddish-colored limestone cliffs give the name to the town and municipality of Cabo Rojo.[2]
Los Morrillos de los Cabos Rojos
"Los Morrillos", "Los Cabos Rojos" | |
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![]() Los Morrillos Lighthouse on the western "morrillo". | |
Coordinates: 17°56′01.2″N 67°11′31.9″W | |
Location | Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico |
Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
Designated | 1980 |
The Los Morrillos Lighthouse (or Cabo Rojo Lighthouse) is a prominent historic landmark located in the landform. The site is located in and administered by the Boquerón State Forest and the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge.[3][4]