Playa Azul is a coastal community that is characterized by several beaches of smooth sand and overlooking the open sea. The tone of the water is just a bright blue that comes in the name of the site.

It is one of the most visited in the state of Michoacan and gives us on the beaches, in addition to soft yellow sand, intense waves and a gentle slope. In Playa Azul visitors will find breathtaking landscapes mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and other natural wonders. And to reach it, the population has splendid highways and other infrastructure in much oriented to the use of hydropower resources of this part of Michoacan.

The visitors of Playa Azul, one of the tourist jewels Michoacan state, you will find different camps dedicated to the preservation of sea turtles. In these places are organized from time to time, awareness interesting events, such as the "Festival of the Sea Turtle Exhibition" where we get to know the different tactics and plans for environmental protection carried out in this area Michoacan coast, for turtle conservation.

Sightseeing in Playa Azul, Playa Azul is one of the most beautiful places in the state of Michoacan. It is one of the must see places, who want to know the most wonderful coastal areas of this part of the country.

It is located 26 kilometers from the port city of Lazaro Cardenas. The village of Playa Azul offers tourists the possibility of a pleasant and comfortable stay at any of the hotels are there: there around a bit, intimate bungalows, cabins for ecotourism and accessible affections hotels with basic services. On the day, visitors can take walks on the beach, sunbathing, and swimming also several water sports like surfing, for example.

You can also explore the wetlands or watch the sunsets. With respect to the latter, one of the best places to do so is in the vicinity of the stranded vessel "The Betula", which has many years as well. On the other hand, will always be of great interest to know the habits of sea turtles. Michoacán coast, are privileged places for ecotourism and the observation of animal species. Hence, in several sites of the Michoacan coast protection plans for various species, one of which and at greater risk of extinction are developed, it is the sea turtle. Precisely at Playa Azul we can visit two strategic points for the care of these reptiles and there are people there who are experts on egg collection to take them to sites protected for incubation. Subsequently, once the baby turtles are born, they are released into the sea by these same environmentalists and caring than prey small turtles from other wild predators or humans.

Playa Azul in October a trade exhibition of turtles is carried out in the main square. There different varieties of this animal are displayed and provides the public with valuable information about the methods used to protect sea turtles and their value to the eco regional diversity.

The activities in Playa Azul Besides having the opportunity to enjoy its beautiful Playa Azul and coastal landscapes, travelers who decide to visit this region of Michoacan can visit the interesting city of Lazaro Cardenas, with its attractive harbor and many captive dynamic points.

By Road:

Playa Azul is 26 kilometers of Lazaro Cardenas and it can be reached in different ways. One is the road through Alpica communities. The second is to use the new road, a large seaside boulevard which has four lanes and offers spectacular views of the ocean horizon and wetlands and streams in the area.

Lazaro Cardenas is located 401 km from Morelia by federal highway no. 14, 37 and coastal no. 200. You can easily reach from Highway 200 that runs from Lazaro Cardenas towards covering the entire coast Colima State. Lazaro Cardenas is located 401 km from Morelia by federal highway no. 14, 37 and coastal no. 200.

Long-distance buses don’t pass directly through Playa Azul, so ask to be dropped off at La Mira, the nearest town on Hwy-200 and from here, numerous local buses and combis run the remaining 7km down to Playa Azul. Otherwise colectivos (30min) run back and forth to Lázaro Cárdenas from the centre, and you can also take taxis. The road into town crosses four streets, parallel to the beach and running down to the vast plaza at the southern end.

By air:

If you decide instead to use the air to reach Playa Azul, take a flight to Lazaro Cardenas and from there take a bus or drive to the latter place, following the road number 200. A airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Lazaro Cardenas, is Volaris. You can also fly to Lazaro Cardenas route Ixtapa, in lines like Aeroméxico and more.