Sights and landmarks in Tampico

Sights and landmarks in Tampico

1. See

   Barco Children's Museum

   Barco Museo del Niño

   Once a state prison, now a children's educational and cultural center.

   Thu-Sun 10:00-18:00

2. See

   Cathedral of Tampico

   Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción

   Tampico's main cathedral, built in the late 19th century in the neoclassical style.

3. See

   House of Nature

   La Casa De La Naturaleza

   An impressive Art Deco building that hosts nature-themed photography exhibitions.

4. See

   Huasteca Culture Museum

   Museo de la Cultura Huasteca

   Includes over 1800 archaeological and ethnographic pieces. Guided tours available.

   Daily 10:00-18:00·M$65

5. See

   Laguna del Carpintero

   Tampico's Central Park. Don't bother bringing your bathing suit... the lagoon is full of crocodiles! They're easy to spot from the shore; you won't be disappointed.

6. See

   Las Escolleras

   Malecón

   A long pier protruding into the Gulf of Mexico, at the beginning of which is a memorial to the crews of Mexican merchant ships sunk by submarines during World War II.

7. See

   Miramar Beach Lighthouse

   Faro de Playa Miramar Madero

   A small lighthouse along with a great view of Playa Miramar as well as the ships and shrimp boats coming and going from the river mouth. Also, lots of raccoons waiting to be fed.

8. See

   Old Maritime Customs House

   Ex Aduana Maritima/Antigua Aduana Maritima

   A museum showcasing the history of Tampico. Guided tours are free, although tips are appreciated. Tours are available in English, but you'll need to check on the times.

   Wed-Sun 10:00-16:00·M$15

9. See

   Piramide de Las Flores

   Las Flores Pyramid

   Small and often overlooked temple built by the Huastec culture around 1200 BC. The site is administered by INAH but there is no site museum, nothing to see other than the ancient pyramid, and minimal interpretive signage.

   Tue-Sun 08:00 - 17:00 (closed Mon)·Free admission

10. See

    Plaza de Armas

    Plaza de la Constitución

    One of the two colonial squares downtown, with nearby market, beautiful old cathedral, and very good shopping.

11. See

    Plaza de la Libertad

    The other colonial square, surrounded by beautiful buildings adorned with wrought-iron balconies.

12. See

    Tampico Bridge

    Puente Tampico

    An impressive cable-stayed bridge that spans the Pánuco River. While you can't access the bridge on foot, it can be seen from many places in the city, including the Laguna del Carpintero.

13. See

    The Abandoned Hospital

    Antiguo Hospital Civil De Tampico

    A majestic hospital that was abandoned in the 1980s and now is eerily overgrown with trees and weeds. Although not strictly legal, you can explore it, and in fact you may be invited to do so by the on-site restoration workers. There are great views of the city at the top, but be careful! This is an abandoned building with potentially fatal falls. You are at your own risk.

14. See

    Tampico Automobile Museum

    Museo del Automovil y Transporte de Tampico

    Contains more than 100 classic and vintage cars.

    Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00·Adults M$40 children M$20

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tampico (CC BY-SA 4.0).