Cabo Corrientes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabo Corrientes |
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Lighthouse--Cabo-Corrientes
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 Location in Mexico
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| Coordinates | 20°24′32″N 105°41′40″W / 20.40889°N 105.69444°W |
Cabo Corrientes is a special piece of land that sticks out into the Pacific Ocean from the coast of Mexico. It's like a big finger pointing out from the Jalisco state. This cape is very important because it marks the southern end of a large bay called Bahía de Banderas (Bay of Flags).
On this bay, you'll find the famous city of Puerto Vallarta, a popular place for tourists. The area around the cape is also called Cabo Corrientes, which is a municipality (a local government area).
What is Cabo Corrientes?
Cabo Corrientes is a type of landform called a cape. A cape is a high point of land that reaches out into a sea or ocean. It's often a rocky or cliff-like area.
Location and Importance
Cabo Corrientes is located on the Pacific coast of Jalisco, a state in Mexico. It's a key spot for sailors and ships because it's easy to see from the ocean. Early mapmakers, who created the first maps of this region, always included Cabo Corrientes. It has been a guide for ships for a very long time.
Sailors who travel along the coast often think of Cabo Corrientes as a very important landmark, much like "Point Conception" is for sailors in California. It helps them know where they are and how to navigate safely.
See also
In Spanish: Cabo Corrientes para niños
