Michoacán, Mexico · North America
Playa Azul sits on the route: 5 minutes from El Habillal.
Playa Azul is a town located in Michoacán, Mexico. With a population of 3,139, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Playa Azul sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Playa Azul to your route.
Playa Azul (en: Blue Beach) is a beachside town in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The city lives from tourism and fishing. It is the southern terminus of Federal Highway 37, which connects it with the state of San Luis Potosí.
The town was the epicentre of the Playa Azul earthquake, a magnitude Mw 7.2 (Ms 7.3) quakeRead more
that struck on 24 October 1981.
The town was featured in the 2021 racing game Forza Horizon 5.
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Playa Azul is located in Michoacán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.9826 latitude, -102.3503 longitude.
Playa Azul has a population of approximately 3,139 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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