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There are many smaller towns around Celaya including Rincón de Tamayo, Tarimoro, Salvatierra, La Moncada, Panales Jamaica (Cañones), Panales Galera, La Calera, La Estancia, La Noria, La Acebuche, Cacalote, and Charco Largo. General Álvaro Obregón defeated Pancho Villa at Celaya in 1915 known as Battle of Celaya. Celaya was also the capital of the state of Guanajuato for a short period. An explosion in an improperly protected gunpowder and fireworks warehouse in September, 1999, killed over 60 people and badly injured over 300 people. Celaya is also famous for the invention and production of cajeta, a type of milk candy. The Celaya Airport has as of January 22, 2007 commercial flights to Santiago de Queretaro and there connecting to other destinations. Celaya lies along the Pan-American Highway which is known locally as Mexican Federal Highway 45. |
