Tampico
During Mexico's first oil boom in the early 20th century, Tampico was the leading oil-exporting port of the Americas and second-busiest in the world, and the wealth generated then shaped an architectural legacy that has drawn comparisons to Venice and New Orleans. This Gulf Coast port city in Tamaulipas sits on the Pánuco River, close to the Gulf of Mexico, and is also known for its food scene. Silver, copper, and lumber remain among its exports today.
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- Population309,003
- Nearest water from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 17 km10 mi
Nearest airports
Tampico: quick answers
Where is Tampico?
Tampico is in Mexico.
How do you get to Tampico?
The nearest airport is Ciudad Madero (TAM), about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tampico?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 20°C67°F. The wettest month is September, with about 212 mm8.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tampico?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.