Venustiano Carranza, Michoacán

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Venustiano Carranza is a small city located in the northern part of the Mexican state of Michoacán, in the region of the Chapala Lake. The city is still better known for its former pre-Mexican revolution name San Pedro Caro, which derives from the town's patron saint and the last name of its original founders. Important spots in the town near the central square include a 17th-century church which has a clock tower. 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 mountains in the southeast part of town rumored to have a huge cross on a spot were La Virgin de Gaudalupe was seen.

San Pedro is the hometown to many residents that are scattered all over the US with some concentrations in cities & suburbs like Chicago IL, Fresno CA, Hawaiian Gardens CA South Central Los Angeles and East Los Angeles CA and Phoenix AZ Also Norwalk CA, this is mostly due to the high unemployment in the region but this little town is kind and people there are friendly welcoming people.

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.

Sahuayo, neighboring City

Sahuayo

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