Previously
known as Los Llanitos, it formed part of the Municipality of
Arteaga. The political rank of "tenencia" is obtained
in 1932 with the name of Melchor Ocampo. On April 12,1947, State
Congress decreed the creation of the municipality of "Melchor
Ocampo del Balsas" and the name of "Lazaro Cardenas"
was attributed to it in 1970, in honor to the revolutionary
general Lazaro Cardenas who had been president of the Mexican
Republic.
It was from the decade of the 70's that the city grew and was
converted into an important industrial port where imports and
exports are transferred daily. The means of communication make
the arrival to this region of Michoacan more pleasant, since
it has a national airport and the Morelia - Lazaro Cardenas
highway. At Playa Azul, 22.5 kilometers west of Lazaro Cardenas,
begins a journey of 250 kilometers that communicates in a horizon
of beaches, bays, cliffs, and exuberant vegetation, the states
of Guerrerro and Colima through Michoacan; there it is possible
to admire thousands of coconut palms, mango, papaya, and banana
orchards; as well as herons, pigeons, seagulls, and pelicans.
The road is conserved in good state, with assistance to the
traveler and the kindness of the Green Angels, who offer information,
service and help to tourists.
Festivities:
February 15 : Agriculture Fair in Caleta de Campos
March: Agriculture, Cattle, and Industrial Exposition Fair
November: Industrial Exposition
March and December: International Fishing Tournament
Altitude above
sea level: 10 meters
Temperature Maximum: 32° C Minimum: 30° C
Handcrafts:
Handcrafts made in clay, wood, and textiles, paintings finely
made with roots and shell ink.
Gastronomy:
Diversity of seafood, Fried Fish, and Shrimp "a la Talla"
prepared in several forms
We recommend
to visit:
Municipality Palace
Zirahuen Square
Monument to the miner
Cristo Rey Cathedral
SICARTSA - IMEXA
Reforma Square
Fishers Dock
Port Facilities
Rio Balsas Dike
Surroundings:
Barra de Pichi
La Villita Dam
Buenos Aires: Festivity November 9 ("Charreadas",
rodeos, and cock fights)
La Mira
Caleta de Campos
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