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In Tampico and the surrounding areas, there are lots of magnificent activities to be enjoyed, suitable for all ages. Here, you can find cultural, sports, and leisure activities. Visit Tampico, a relaxing place full of charm and fun.
Plaza de la Libertad, Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral of Tampico are just some of the many magnificent structures that you can admire in the beautiful historic center of Tampico. This unique area, where the original architecture has a distinct 19th century French style, will give you a wonderful insight into the golden age of the city. The historic center is an area that is definitely worth visiting.
Two of the most popular parks in the region are the Metropolitano and Lagartomania. The Metropolitano Park is located next to the Carpintero Lagoon. It features green areas and excellent facilities for a fun day out with your family. The Lagartomania Aquatic Park has pools, waterslides, tennis and volleyball courts, a football field, as well as a pier that stretches out over the Panuco River.
Ciudad Madero, just 15 minutes from downtown Tampico, features the most famous beach in the region, called Miramar Beach. This ample beach has fine golden sands, a smooth swell, as well as the popular breakwater promenade, called Escolleras. At Playa Miramar, aside from enjoying your favorite aquatic sport, you can see dolphins, known among the locals as Toninas, and also the endangered Kemp's Ridley species of turtle.
Among the many attractions in the Port of Tampico, El Malecon is definitely the most popular. It's the ideal place to see the wonderful sunsets and to watch the large boats coming into dock or setting sail on their next voyage.
The METRO, Espacio Cultural Metropolitano (Metropolitan Cultural Center), is a center of folk art and popular culture. It has a theater and a center for experimental theater, a gallery with temporary exhibitions, along with a small museum about the Huasteca culture.
Tampico's Zona Dorada is a gorgeous neighborhood that is located in the north of the city. Here, you can find the most exclusive shopping malls and stores, along with prestigious boutiques, cafes, all types of restaurants, and many other places to have fun.
Carpintero Lagoon is located in downtown Tampico and it's the perfect place to spend a relaxing time with your family. Take a boat trip, visit the fish farms and the nursery, and admire the beautiful flora and fauna of the area.
If you want to learn more about the Huastecos culture, then visit the small archeological site, known as the La Piramide de las Flores (Pyramid of Flowers), which was populated between 600 and 1200 AD.
