Why go
- City in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- Served by Tampico International Airport (TAM).
History
Tampico is a city and port in the southeastern part of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. It is located on the north bank of the Pánuco River, about 10 kilometers (6 mi) inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and directly north of the state of Veracruz. Tampico is the fifth-largest city in Tamaulipas, with a population of 314,418 in the city proper and 929,174 in the metropolitan area.
Where to stay
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 5101, Lomas de La Aurora, 89100 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · bonittoinn.com
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 1215, Moctezuma, 89177 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · casameba.com
Prol. Av. Hidalgo No. 5300, esq. Lomas Real Fracc, Lomas del Chairel, 89360 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · gammahoteles.com
Av. Álvaro Obregón 2102, Hipódromo, 89560 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · facebook.com
Blvd. Costero 303, Playa Miramar, 89540 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · soleare.com.mx
Blvd. Costero No.504, Playa Miramar, 89540 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · arenasdelmar.com.mx
Salvador Díaz Mirón 106, Zona Centro, 89000 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · hotsson.com
Avenida Hidalgo y Regiomontana #100 Fracc, Lomas del Naranjal, 89349 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · riovistainn.com
Bjd. Dorsey Leroy 233, Fray Andrés de Olmos, 89229 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · rentastampico.com
Blvd.A. López Mateos 4000, Universidad Poniente, 89336 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · bonittoinn.com
Blvd. Costero Manzana 4 Lote 7, Playa Miramar, 89540 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · hotelcarasol.mx
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 6106-L-1, Col:, Laguna de la Herradura, 89219 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · fiestainn.com
Av. Ejército Mexicano 1435, Loma del Gallo, 89464 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · hafersonsinn.mx
C. Sinaloa 107, Unidad Nacional, 89410 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · hoteldiez.com.mx
Av. Tamaulipas 307, Fovissste Lucio Blanco, 89513 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · direct-book.com
Av. Tamaulipas 121, Playa Miramar, 89540 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · realdelmartampico.com
2 de Enero 906, Tamaulipas, 89060 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · facebook.com
Sonora 307 Sur, Primero de Mayo, 89450 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · facebook.com
Ave, Av. Álvaro Obregón 202 Nte, Playa Miramar, 89540 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · hotelmiramarinn.com
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 3317, Guadalupe, 89120 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · hotelsanantonio.com.mx
boulevard costero sin numero, 89518 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · maevamiramar.com
Cto. Interior Nte. 401, Los Arcángeles, 89109 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · casabrunamx.com
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 6602, Arenal, 89344 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · hilton.com
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 2700, Aguila, 89230 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · hilton.com
Prolongación Avenida Hidalgo 5300 Col. Fracc, Lomas del Chairel, 89360 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · posadadetampico.com
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 2005-A, Smith, 89140 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · marriott.com
Av. Álvaro Obregón 171, Primera Zona Naval, 89540 Cd Madero, Tamps., Mexico · hoteltressoles.com.mx
Av. Miguel Hidalgo 3408-A, Flores, 89220 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico · choicehotelsmexico.com
Rosaura Zapata 603 B, Col. allende, 89130 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico
Av. Ejército Mexicano 1402, Arcim, 89136 Tampico, Tamps., Mexico
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · KFC Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 5107 L3 Avenida Hidalgo, Tampico, 89330 · dominos.com.mx
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.mx
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa,Su 19:00-23:30 · 901 Calle Escritores, tampico, 89367 · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 19:00-24:00 · Calle Grecia, tampico · facebook.com
Cerveza Artesanal Y Comida Casual, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 05:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Av Cuauhtemoc esquina Matamoros,…
Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 5820 Avenida Hidalgo, Tampico, 89360
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Pollo Frito, Fast Food · Pollo Frito fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Mariscos, Restaurant · Mariscos restaurant
Tortas, Restaurant · Tortas restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Calle Aquiles Serdán
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6004 Avenida Hidalgo, Tampico, 89360
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 642 Calle Faja de Oro, Tampico, 89100
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Salvador Diaz Miron
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Tampico International Airport (TAM) 5.5 km to the centre
Ciudad Madero, TAM, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (AeroMéxico, Birmingham European, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), United Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun, Houston, Vera Cruz (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ATR 72, ERJ, Embraer 170, Embraer 175, EMJ) · 3 routes: Mexico City*, Monterrey, Vera Cruz
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 2 routes: Cancun, Monterrey
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Topila Airport 21 km to the centre
Tampico Alto, VER, MX
Tampachiche Airport 32 km to the centre
Tampico El Alto, VER, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tampico International Airport (TAM); 61 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TAM has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun, Houston, Vera Cruz).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tampico, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach