Lazaro Cardenas in Michoacan State possesses a moderate weather throughout the entire year, it is ideal to perform aquatic sports around as series of beaches. The characteristics of a port with the largest economic projection in the country, makes it also a business destination and a place for job opportunities and amusement as well.
Among its main festivities you count on the Feria de Marzo (March Fair): Cattle, Industrial and Farming Expo, as well as the Fishing International Tournament held during December. Some of the most interesting tourism choices are:
Barra de Pichi
Barra de Pichi is 10 kms away from Lazaro Cardenas; here you can perform boat tours to observe the rich flora and fauna. It also counts with delicious dishes at suitable prices such as A la Talla Fish.
Plaza Azul (Blue Beach)
This beach with a nice weather and a varied gastronomy based mainly on seafood, such as the stuffed fish dish. One of the main activities is the annual event held in October: “Month of the Marine Turtle” which goal is to foment ecological awareness releasing over 5 thousand baby turtle; located only 20 kms away from our destination.
Barra del Tigre
Nearby Playa Azul you reach a tideland or Barra del Tigre, a beautiful lagoon of sweet water with completely rich on rare plants and animals, where you can perform pleasant boat tours. It offers unique views of the Betula, which is a large European ship that ran aground near the beach shores years a go.
Heading west of Lazaro Cardenas city, you will come across beaches that offer the chance to practice very entertaining aquatic sports as well as activities involving ecologic awareness that capture anyone’s attention, but especially those small ones.
Aquatic Activities
Beaches nearby Lazaro Cardenas feature numerous aquatic activities such as swimming, scuba diving or fishing. Michoacan coast heads over the Ocean Pacific, where the beaches like la Soledad, Pichilinguillo, Maruata, La Ticla, Nexpa, Playa Azul and Caleta de Campos are found.
Ecotourism
October is named the”Month of the Marine Turtle” in Playa Azul one of the most visited ones in Michoacan and nearby Lazaro Cardenas. During this month, it is held a festival that features the tradition of releasing thousands of these species; this event welcomes enthusiasts that go from children to seniors resulting in a joyful event that helps building ecological awareness.