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Daytime

Canal Wildlife and Sunset Views

Start with the wildlife, catch the golden hour light, and finish with a local meal.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 14:23

    Tacos Ana

    Grab breakfast tacos at this locally famous chain. Order the breakfast tacos to start the day right.

  2. 14:53

    Boat tour of the Canal de la Cortadura

    Take the 40-minute boat tour through the Canal de la Cortadura. The boat launches from the north side of the canal at the end of 2 de Enero street. Watch for crocodiles and wildlife in the Laguna del Carpintero.

  3. 17:08

    Plaza Centenario

    Walk to Plaza Centenario. This park offers a vantage point to wait for the sun to set toward the WSW.

  4. 18:08

    Plaza Centenario

    Watch the sunset. The golden light starts about 17:36, leading to sunset at 18:08.

  5. 18:53

    Tacos & Tortas "El Güero"

    End the evening with tacos or a torta de cecina (cured beef) at this food cart. They have an indoor seating area and a bathroom.

Local tip

The boat tour runs Wed-Sun. Check the route for the boat launch location if needed.

Check before you go

  • Boat tours operate Wed-Sun only.
  • Tacos Ana is open Tu-Su 07:00-15:00.
  • Tacos & Tortas El Güero is open Mo-Su 16:00-04:00.

Worth knowing

  • Tacos Ana is open at 14:23 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tampico (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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