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Rocafuerte Destination Guide
Delve into Rocafuerte in Ecuador
Rocafuerte in the region of Esmeraldas is a city in Ecuador - some 107 mi or ( 172 km ) North-West of Quito , the country's capital .
Current time in Rocafuerte is now 07:42 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guayaquil " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tulcan, Tabiazo, Riobamba, Quito, and Montalvo. While being here, make sure to check out Tulcan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rocafuerte ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Richard Hawkins
Admiral Sir Richard Hawkins (or Hawkyns) (c. 1562 – 17 April 1622) was a 17th-century English seaman, explorer and Elizabethan "Sea Dog", and the son of Admiral Sir John Hawkins. He was from his earlier days familiar with ships and the sea, and in 1582 he accompanied his uncle, William Hawkins, to the West Indies.
Located at 1.02 -79.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Action of San Mateo Bay
The Action of San Mateo Bay was a naval engagement which took place from 24 June to 1 July 1594 between the discovery ship Dainty under the command of English privateer Richard Hawkins and a Spanish squadron of three galleons commanded by Beltrán de Castro at the mouth of the Esmeraldas river, nowadays Ecuador.
Located at 1.02 -79.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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