Timeline
08:00
Grab a quick breakfast of enchiladas at El Gran Pipián. It is the closest spot to the hospital and opens early, making it perfect for a first stop.
08:15
Walk up to The Abandoned Hospital. Explore the overgrown grounds and climb to the top for views of the city. Stay alert and careful as the site is potentially dangerous with fatal fall risks.
09:00
Head to the Mercado Municipal de Tampico for lunch. Browse the many cheap dining options inside the market and pick whatever looks fresh and appealing.
10:00
End your outing at Restaurante Don Churrasco. Sit down for a beer and enjoy the view of the Plaza de la Libertad while you digest.
Local tip
The hospital is not strictly legal to enter, so move quietly. Service at the final restaurant can be slow, so factor that into your evening plans.
Check before you go
- El Gran Pipián is open 08:00-18:00.
- Restaurante Don Churrasco is open Tu-Su 08:30-19:30.
Worth knowing
- Restaurante Don Churrasco is open at 10:00 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).