Tampico Tamaulipas

Tampico, Altamira and Madero. Due to its geographic situation and the great economic activity and port traffic, Tampico has become mainly a business city, where shopping places and supplying centers are abundant. The mainstay of the economy of Tampico is the tourism, the commerce and the services. The activities that follow them are the petrochemical manufacture industry, as well as the metallurgy, fishing and naval industry.

Tampico is one of the main ports of Mexico. Its location, on the Southeast part of Tamaulipas and next to Veracruz through the Panuco River, offers a vantage point for the international commerce and the development of the industry.
But not everything in Tampico is about industry and commerce, this destination is one of the most important tourist developments in Tamaulipas, due to the great variety of attractions such as historic and cultural places, perfect for a Tampico sightseeing; as well as for the hotel infrastructure that is always improving and modernizing.
You will find a wide range of entertainment places and shopping malls with the best national and imported articles. Among the main Tampico attractions we can name its gorgeous beaches of fine and golden sand where you will be able to enjoy the soft swell and the caressing breeze of the gulf, perfect for your Tampico vacations.
The region is the perfect venue for the sport fishing; you can find a wide variety of fresh and salt water fish. This natural richness is delighted in the varied and succulent gastronomy that offers exquisite dishes which are prepared with fresh seafood.
The metropolitan area of Tampico is composed by 3 districts: Tampico, Altamira and Madero. Due to its geographic situation and the great economic activity and port traffic, Tampico has become mainly a business city, where shopping places and supplying centers are abundant. The mainstay of the economy of Tampico is the tourism, the commerce and the services. The activities that follow them are the petrochemical manufacture industry, as well as the metallurgy, fishing and naval industry.



Tampicos Historical Center

Attractions at the historical center, visitors can observed original porfiriato style of tampico's buildings which have been restore and preserved. The historical Center offers great historic beauty as well as cultural features that make tampico so unique. The main attractions at the historical center are:
Plaza de Armas - a baroque kiosque built in 1924 by Don Juan de la Lastra and architect Oliverio Cedeno.
The Cathedral - In May 9, 1841 the cathedral construction started but it was until 1856 that was finished. The architect Lorenzao de la Hidalga completed the whole Cathedral but five years later the center of the cathedral collapsed. Don Eugenio Mireles de la Torre rebuilt the center of the church. The cathedral has a neoclassic style and corinthian facade. At the front wall visitors can observed the byzantine mosaic, in the central corridor floor swastika crosses and a main marble of carrara alter.
Municipal Palace or city hall - This italian style buildings was built during 1928 to 1933 by architect Enrique Canseco. Now a days hosts the city council offices and the public library. A mural made by Carlos Sens depicts images of Old Tampico.
Plaza Libertad - the plaza has beeing modernalized in the last years as well as the buildings nearby but what makes this plaza so popular is the restaruants, shops and banks establishing along the streets.
Ex-Hotel Palace - a beautiful builidng with iron balconies in which president Porfirio Diaz stayed in.
Edificio de La Aduana maritima - The builidng is found between the Panuco and Tamesi rivers and displays an english style architecture. Its construction began in 1898 by a english company and the inauguration took place in October 1902. The wooden windows and door for the buidings were imported from Louisiana and the cast iron and red bricks came from France.
Casa de la Cultural - The building was built in 1923 to serve as a slaughterhouse owned by Don Bartolo Rodriguez de Leon. The building later became city property and the idea of remodeling the building to serve as a center to promote fine arte emerged. In 1998 the remodelations started on the building. The casa de la cutlura offers art lessons, a concert hall and a permanent painting and sculpture gallery.
Metropolitan Park - On the border of the Laguna del Carpintero, the metropolitan park counts with exotic gardens and a bridge that crosses the lagoon. Also there are boat rides available and resting spots like palapas. This park is also host of Nauticopa, an international sport event,every year.
Tampico Bridge - Serves to connect tamaulipas and veracruz; its inauguration happen on October 17, 1988. It took ten years to finished but now represent a landmark of Tampico city.
Pyramid of the Flowers - structure built by the huastec tribe of the region during the 600 and 1200 B. C. Built out of dirt earth, sand shell and clay. And it was use to worship their gods.
Miramar Beaches - The most popular attraction while visiting Tampico is the Miramar Beach. It offers ten km of which sand and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Tourists practice many aquatic sports activities like sailing, fishing and jet skiing.

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The most popular attraction while visiting Tampico is the Miramar Beach. It offers ten km of which sand and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Tourists practice many aquatic sports activities like sailing, fishing and jet skiing.



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