An elegant Argentinian restaurant on the pricier side. Excellent seafood and empanadas.

Jardín Corona

Enjoy a cocktail while gazing out over the Carpintero Lagoon.

AZOTEA 42

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.

Laguna del Carpintero

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

Huasteca Culture Museum

Some of the best seafood in the city. A sign on the building declares "better in here than in front" (the city cemetery across the street).

Restaurante El Porvenir