Tampico

Mexico

Tampico is a city in Tamaulipas.

  • Bullfights - Several times a year, the local cattle ranchers host a matador show, which usually lasts 3-4 days.
  • Colonial square downtown, with nearby market, beautiful old cathedral, and very good shopping.
  • Huasteca Culture Museum. Cp. Ma. Alejandrina Elias Ortiz, 833 256 8717. Guided tours available. Daily 10am-6pm. Adults M$33, students free.
  • Laguna del Carpintero in downtown.
  • Metropolitan Cultural Center. (METRO). Opened in 2004, featuring international ballet and symphony.
  • Playa Miramar is a popular beach destination for residents of Monterrey. The beach is safe and relatively clean, though some work needs to be done by the local residents and authorities on this count, especially during the high season.

Bullfights - Several times a year, the local cattle ranchers host a matador show, which usually lasts 3-4 days.

Colonial square downtown, with nearby market, beautiful old cathedral, and very good shopping.

Huasteca Culture Museum. Cp. Ma. Alejandrina Elias Ortiz, 833 256 8717. Guided tours available. Daily 10am-6pm. Adults M$33, students free.

Laguna del Carpintero in downtown.

Metropolitan Cultural Center. (METRO). Opened in 2004, featuring international ballet and symphony.

Playa Miramar is a popular beach destination for residents of Monterrey. The beach is safe and relatively clean, though some work needs to be done by the local residents and authorities on this count, especially during the high season.

  • Restaurante La Troya, on the northwest corner of the main square, is a good place to eat or drink a beer with a great view of the square, but expect to pay more than you might elsewhere.
  • Tacos Ana, A few minutes away from the Tampico "Zona Dorada" this fine cuisine restaurant is located, where the customers can eat some of the mexican most famous dishes. With fair prices is certainly a must in your next visit to the city.

Restaurante La Troya, on the northwest corner of the main square, is a good place to eat or drink a beer with a great view of the square, but expect to pay more than you might elsewhere.

Tacos Ana, A few minutes away from the Tampico "Zona Dorada" this fine cuisine restaurant is located, where the customers can eat some of the mexican most famous dishes. With fair prices is certainly a must in your next visit to the city.

  • La Caverna, 405 Heroes del Canonero, is a life-saver. Decent beer, good pool tables and an affable barkeep/owner.
  • La Hacienda, 16 de Septiembre #702 PTE Ampliacion de la Unidad Nacional (Right outside the back entry of the Soriana Ampliacion under parking lot. Mexican "Antojitos", good variety of Mexican food and delicious deserts! It's open from Thursdays to Tuesdays from 7pm to almost 12am. fair.

La Caverna, 405 Heroes del Canonero, is a life-saver. Decent beer, good pool tables and an affable barkeep/owner.

La Hacienda, 16 de Septiembre #702 PTE Ampliacion de la Unidad Nacional (Right outside the back entry of the Soriana Ampliacion under parking lot. Mexican "Antojitos", good variety of Mexican food and delicious deserts! It's open from Thursdays to Tuesdays from 7pm to almost 12am. fair.