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Tampico

Tampico is a city of 315,000 people (2015) in Tamaulipas. The city is famous for its architecture as well as for its food.

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    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

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    Cathedral of Tampico

    Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción

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

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    House of Nature

    La Casa De La Naturaleza

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

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    Huasteca Culture Museum

    Museo de la Cultura Huasteca

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

    Daily 10:00-18:00M$65

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 10:00-16:00M$15

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    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

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    Plaza de Armas

    Plaza de la Constitución

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

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    Plaza de la Libertad

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Tampico Automobile Museum

    Museo del Automovil y Transporte de Tampico

    Contains more than 100 classic and vintage cars.

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