Tampico is a city and port in the southeastern part of
the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is located on the north bank of the
Pánuco River, about 10 kilometers inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and
directly north of the state of Veracruz. Tampico is known for its food.
Seafood is important in the city. The locals are informally known as
Jaibas (crabs), and the crab emblem is seen in many places, from sports
logos to the sides of buses to park benches.
Its warm and coastal climate makes it ideal to visit
all year round. Once in Tampico, you must be ready to dance or let
yourself be influenced by the rhythm of their huasteco and huapango
sounds, as they won’t stop sounding wherever you walk by.
The party that takes place in its streets is permanent
and the Tampiqueños (people from Tampico) don’t limit themselves when it
comes to radiating joy.
Their hospitality and energy are other characteristics that define them; you will see this in each of their restaurants and consumption centers, where the word abundance is something that they have taken very seriously. If you have a discreet appetite, take into consideration sharing when ordering, as their dishes are abundant.