Tlapaneco River

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Tlapaneco River
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The Tlapaneco River is a river located in southern Mexico. exactly in the state of Guerrero.

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The Tlapaneco River flows through the rockyland of Guerrero, a region having many mountains landscapes and valleys. It is part of the larger Balsas River Basin, which is one of the most important river systems in Mexico. It is a tributary of the Balsas River, which into the Pacific Ocean. The river originates from the highlands(High areas) near Tlapa de Comonfort City in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

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