Cheap Flights to Tampico from 202MXN

A major port city in Tamaulipas, Tampico is also a significant center for culture and economy on the Gulf of Mexico. Water features prominently in the city, which borders lagoons, rivers, and wetlands. It’s a terrific place to enjoy nature and a relaxed environment away from larger tourist crowds.

Book cheap flights to Tampico with Viva Aerobus—Latin America’s low-cost airline—for the best deals on flights in Mexico.

Things to See and Do in Tampico

• Spot iguanas, crocodiles, birds, and turtles along the shore of Laguna del Carpintero, and take boat rides around the mangroves and lagoon.
• Watch a performance at Metropolitan Cultural Center.
• Indulge in some retail therapy at ALTAMA City Center mall.
• Admire the Od Maritime Customs House before stepping through the doors to visit the Museo Tampico 1829, a museum dedicated to the Battle of Tampico.
• Feast your eyes on the neoclassical Catedral de Tampico, built in the 19th century.
• Wander around the French-style colonial downtown streets.
• See the collection of vintage cameras and old photography equipment in Casa Gándara.
• Stroll through the elegant Cementerio Municipal to admire the beautiful funerary architecture.
• Absorb history at the ancient remains of Las Flores Pyramid.

Cuisine in Tampico

Tampico’s location next to the coast means there is no shortage of fresh and tasty seafood on local menus. The baby goat dish of cabrito and the cured meat dish called cecina are also especially popular.

Connecting to Tampico from Tampico Airport

Many visitors opt to catch a speedy cab to connect to the city from Tampico Airport in about 20 minutes. For the added convenience of exploring the city on your own, try renting a car on your next flight to Tampico with Viva Aerobus.