Tampico

El puerto jaibo del Golfo | The crab port of the Gulf

Why visit

Tampico's gritty charm comes from its 19th-century downtown plazas, Plaza de Armas and Plaza de la Libertad with their wrought-iron architecture, and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The city is the spiritual home of jaiba (blue crab) cuisine: try the well known torta de la barda or jaibas rellenas at the historic Mercado Muñoz. Beach lovers head to Playa Miramar in neighboring Ciudad Madero. Birdwatching at the surrounding lagoons (Laguna del Carpintero downtown has crocodiles) is excellent.

When to avoid

Tamaulipas has long-running cartel-related violence, the US State Department issues a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for the state, and other governments urge extreme caution. Avoid intercity drives, especially after dark. Hurricane season (June to November) can bring serious storms. Summer is hot and oppressively humid. Stick to busy areas, fly in rather than driving, and use registered taxis or Uber.

Plan Tampico

Current conditions and the practical reference material that helps turn the saved places into a trip.

The next week in Tampico

7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).

Today

Drizzle

33° / 28°

UV Very high

Wed

Thunderstorm

32° / 26°

3.2 mm

UV Very high

Thu

Thunderstorm

32° / 26°

2.1 mm

UV Very high

Fri

Thunderstorm

32° / 27°

2.8 mm

UV High

Sat

Thunderstorm

32° / 26°

2.6 mm

UV Very high

Sun

Drizzle

32° / 26°

3.3 mm

UV Very high

Mon

Drizzle

32° / 26°

2.5 mm

UV Very high

Climate

Hot and wet season (Jun-Oct)

About 74% of the year's rain falls in these months. Typical highs around 31°C, lows around 24°C.

Cooler dry season (Nov-May)

Typical highs around 27°C, lows around 17°C. About 37mm of rain a month.

In August 4

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Weather

32° / 25°

Typical high / low

4 mm rainfall this month

Daylight

12.9h

06:08 – 19:04local

Holidays coming up

Public holidays from Nager.Date.

Airports

closest TAM · 4 km

Getting around Tampico

Public-transit operators within 8 km of the city center. Click through to each operator’s site for routes, fares, and tickets.

Local transit operators

Flixbus

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About Tampico

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.

Area: 93 km²
Airport codes: TAM

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