Tampico
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Tampico is a city in Tamaulipas.
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[edit] Get in
The easiest way to enter Tampico is via the international airport. There is one flight per day to/from Houston via Continental Airlines, and several others via Monterrey or Mexico City.
Alternately, Tampico is located a six-hour drive from the Mexican border with either McAllen or Brownsville, Texas.
[edit] Get around
Driving is the easiest way to travel around Tampico. Speeding and red lights are enforced - other laws tend to be rather lax.
Taxis are relatively safe to take in and around Tampico at any time of day or night, but as always, use caution when traveling alone.
[edit] See & Do
Playa Miramar is a popular beach destination for residents of Monterrey. The beach is safe and relatively clean, though some work needs to be done by the local residents and authorities on this count, especially during the high season.
A cultural center was opened in 2004, featuring international ballet and symphony.
The center of town, 'El Centro', has an old colonial square with nearby market, beautiful old cathedral, and very good shopping.
Laguna del Carpintero in down town.. will add more later.
Several times a year, the local cattle ranchers host a matador show, which usually lasts 3-4 days.
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[edit] Drink
La Caverna (405 Heroes del Canonero) is a life-saver. Decent beer, good pool tables and an affable barkeep/owner.
[edit] Sleep
Avoid Hotel Tampico, friendly enough, but foul smelling bathrooms.
[edit] Get out
- South - temples
- West - Waterfalls or Monterrey
- North - Brownsville or McAllen