It is located within the historical center of Manzanillo, in downtown between the levee and the Municipal Palace. In the middle of the garden México Avenue ends.

It is possible to access the Historical Center by the Colima – Manzanillo highway, by Niños Héroes street, which is continuation of Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado boulevard, by taxi, automobile, or by urban bus routes that go from the bus station to the Center of Manzanillo and to the hotel zone.

Ever since the man began to live in community, he has worried to establish common places or spaces that allow the meeting and the coexistence between its members

Previously, this garden was best known as Galván Garden, but in less dimensions. It was a land that General Pedro A. Galván, administrator of the Marine Customs, embanked and drew up to the right flank of the customs facilities and to the front of the municipal presidency. This was delimited by Francisco I. Madero street to the West; Juárez Avenue, to the South; March 21, to the east, and the Bay beach, to the north

After the cyclone that took place on October 27, 1959, and by dispositions of the town hall, the two unique constructions that resisted the meteor were demolished completely. All the proprietors of the block between Morelos street, to the north; México, to the West, Juárez, to the South, and Madero, to the East; on both sides, (Proprietors, and town hall) got expropriated for public utility. On November, 1965, receiving those lands Luis García Castillo, the first extension began up to México Avenue

Due to the sequel of the earthquake January 30, 1973, it was considered that the construction that lodged the Federal Elementary School Benito Juárez (1937 - 1973) had suffered damages that put in danger the physical integrity of the students and professors. Its demolition was ordained, taking advantage of that lot that occupied the block between Morelos street, to the north; Carrillo Puerto, to the west; Balvino Dávalos, to the south, and México Avenue, to the East, for the second extension already with the name of Álvaro Obregón Garden, that was reinaugurated on June 22, 1979 by Arturo Noriega Pizano, governor of the State

Álvaro Obregón Garden is constructed on an old section of the beach. In front of it is the levee today turned into a sidewalk. In the south-east corner is located the Municipal Palace, and next to it the Chantilly Coffee, one of the most traditional sites of the port

México Avenue ends in the center of the garden; one block away on the same avenue is another landmark of the port: The old Colonial Hotel, inaugurated in 1942. The hotel was real scene of the history related by the film director Alberto Isaac (1925 - 1998) in its film Kill Chinto, filmed there

In year 2001 the remodeling of the unification of the Álvaro Obregón Garden began with El Playón, eliminating Morelos street and extending Juárez Avenue. At the moment, it is in remodeling process on its first stage, in its interior has been located the monumental sculpture of the Sailfish Work of the sculptor Sebastián) and the Benito Juárez plaza.

Está ubicado dentro del centro histórico de Manzanillo, Al centro de la ciudad entre el malecón y el Palacio Municipal, en la mitad del jardín desemboca la Avenida México

Se puede acceder al Centro Histórico por la carretera Colima - Manzanillo, por la calle Niños Héroes que es continuación del boulevard Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, en taxi, automóvil, o en rutas de autobuses urbanos que van desde la Central Camionera al Centro de Manzanillo y hasta la Zona hotelera.

El sitio cuenta con los siguientes servicios en sus alrededores:

* Baños públicos (en el edificio del H. Ayuntamiento).

* Alimentos y bebidas en restaurantes y fuentes de sodas.

* Telefonía pública.

* Venta de artesanías locales y de otros lugares.

* Estacionamientos públicos.

* Servicios de hospedaje.

* Bancas de descanso en plazas y jardines.

* Transportación pública en taxis y rutas de autobuses urbanos,

* Telégrafos y correos.

Este lugar es apto para todo tipo de público. No olvides traer tu cámara fotográfica o de video para que recuerdes siempre la belleza de este encantador lugar que te espera con los brazos abiertos.

Por estar situado en el Centro Histórico de la ciudad, se restringe el ingreso de autobuses de pasajeros.

Es una excelente oportunidad para adquirir artesanías y disfrutar de algunas bebidas típicas, todas a precios accesibles.