Venustiano Carranza, Michoacán

Venustiano Carranza is a small city located in the northern part of the Mexican state of Michoacán, in the region of the Chapala Swamp. The city is still better known for its former pre-Mexican revolution name San Pedro Caro, which derives from the town's saint Patron and the last name of its original founders. Important spots in the town and by the central square include a 17th century church which has a clock tower next to it. La Plaza is a town square structure that was recently renovated in 2005, which is packed on Sundays and town holidays and El Arco. There is a main farmer's market next to the municipal building and also a supermarket across the street.You can see mountain in the southeast part of town rumored to have a huge cross on a spot were La Virgin de Gaudalupe was seen. A beautiful community that is united by their sense of family. It is as if the gods themselves blessed this town.

San Pedro is the hometown to many residents that are scattered all over the US with some concentrations in cities & suburbs like Chicago IL, New Rochelle NY, Hawaiian Gardens CA and Phoenix AZ, this is mostly due to the high unemployment in the region.

Events and things to do

During The month of June, from the 21st 29th, a 9-day festival is celebrated commemorating the founding of the town and its patron or saint San Pedro. During the Christmas & Holy week holidays many festivals are celebrated as well.

ahuayo, neighboring City

Sahuayo
* [http://www.sahuayodemorelos.com/ Tourist info]
* [http://www.sahuayomich.gob.mx/ Ayuntamiento de Sahuayo]