3 days in Tampico & Mexico City Itinerary

Tampico is a city and port in the southeastern part of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): explore the activities along Laguna del Carpintero, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Miramar, and then take a leisurely stroll along Las Escolleras.

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In July in Tampico, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

On the 16th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Zocalo, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, then get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the galleries of Museo del Templo Mayor, then steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, then step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, and finally pause for some photo ops at El Angel de la Independencia.

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You can drive from Tampico to Mexico City in 6 hours. While traveling from Tampico, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Mexico City, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car back home.