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()〔NGIA (2004)〕 is a fishing town in Mulegé Municipality, Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is located at the entrance to , a Biosphere Reserve which is frequently visited by pods of grey whales.〔Rains (2006)〕 An isolated hill, high, rises a few miles behind the town, and is a conspicuous landmark for sailors.〔 Several lighthouses are situated near the town.〔 was named by Francisco de Bolaños, whose expedition reached the headland, but no further.〔Myers (2004), pp. 209, 226.〕 ' means "open your eyes", and refers to the treacherous sailing conditions, with many rocks and reefs.〔Myers (2004), pp. 209, 378.〕 is reached by a long road with few features of interest.〔Palmerlee (2007)〕 It comprises 500 houses, some grocery stores, an airstrip, a fish packing plant, a hardware store, churches, schools and a medical clinic.〔〔 The town's main economic output is in fishing for California spiny lobster and abalone.〔 ==See also== *Punta Abreojos Airstrip *History of the west coast of North America 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Punta Abreojos」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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