Small and often overlooked temple built by the Huastec culture around 1200 BC. The site is administered by INAH but there is no site museum, nothing to see other than the ancient pyramid, and minimal interpretive signage.
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Boats and kayaks can be rented at Fray Andrés de Olmos Park. Guided tours are also available.
Museo del Automovil y Transporte de Tampico
Contains more than 100 classic and vintage cars.
Museo de la Cultura Huasteca
Includes over 1800 archaeological and ethnographic pieces. Guided tours available.
Espacio Cultural Metropolitano
Opened in 2004, the center features a museum, a library, as well as theaters for opera, ballet and more avant-garde productions.
Tampico's Central Park. Don't bother bringing your bathing suit... the lagoon is full of crocodiles! They're easy to spot from the shore; you won't be disappointed.
Barco Museo del Niño
Once a state prison, now a children's educational and cultural center.