Published Articles

Tampico is a city rich in history, in our published articles we talk about it and other important happenings. Each edition publishes new articles with information taken from several sources in our city.

The occupation of Tampico
On March 1913, after the murder of Madero the region went up in arms against the dictator Victoriano Huerta.. >>

50 Años of broadcasting
Broadcasting started in this region under the name of Televisora del Golfo, S.A. de C.Va.. >>
Cardinal Don Ernesto Corripio Ahumada
One of the most illustrious personalities of this city and one of the most outstanding figures of the Mexican Church.. >>
     

The Hacienda
El Naranjo

In the small town of Nueva Polonia, rises the silhouette of a semi abandoned and damaged building with great towers .. >>

Tampico's role in Mexican aviation
Tampico was a key player in the history of the commercial aviation in Mexico.. >>
The Arrival of the Spanish Treasure
The Port of Tampico was the stage for a little known event, but of great importance.. >>
     

Tequila in
Tamaulipas

Only an hour away from Tampico is Tequilera La Gonzaleña, producer of Tequila Chinaco.. >>

The Electric Company Building
Nowadays known as the Pubic Treasury Building is located just in front of the Liberty Square.. >>
The treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a movie that made history during its time, reflecting the importance of Tampico.. >>
         


Puente Tampico

Desde el cruce del Río Pánuco en los chalanes hasta su construcción.. >>


Bandera Monumental
Inauguración de la Plaza 1829 y la gigantesca asta en la cual se izó la bandera.. >>

Don Ángel Sainz Trápaga
Don Ángel Sainz Trápaga was born in Lavín, Valley of Soba in the province of Santander, Spain, on September 9th, 1833.. >>
         


Our History

From the first indigenous settlements until it's repopulation on April 1829..>>

Host of Great Personalities
Don Porfirio Díaz, Charles Lindbergh, and the Duchess of Windsor.. >>
Historical Downtown Trust
The rescue of our architectural heritage.. >>
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The Huasteca

Name given to this region since it was occupied by the huastecan culture.. >>


Tampico's Golden Era

The importance of this City in the economic development of Mexico.. >>
Cardinal Dr. Ernesto Corripio Ahumada
One of the most illustrious personalities that Tampico has.. >>
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Birthplace of Commercial Airlines
In 1921 started operating to cover the route between Tampico and Mexico.. >>

Brigadier I. Barradas' Armed Intervention
The first foreign intervention in Mexico while an independent nation.. >>
The Birth of the
Oil Industry

Doctor Adolfo Autrey who in 1880 starts to destil the oil that obtained in this region.. >>
     

Tampico Incident
Excuse by the administration of President Wilson to send troops to support.. >>

Cortadura Channel
A Project with Vision that will promote Tampico to higher levels.. >>
Cocodrile Project
To handle the crocodile population and the visit of Steve Irwin to this city.. >>
     

Chamboat
Grand Prix

An International Competition that made the people from Tampico proud.. >>

Tampico during the French Occupation
Napoleon III showed his intensions to establish a puppet empire under an European prince.. >>

Commercial Activity
in Tampico

Economic boom that started in 1824 when this city could start Maritime trade.. >>
     

Flowers Pyramid
Founded on the surrounds the Chairel`s Lagoon between 1000 and 1250 DC.. >>

Ferry Trains
Part of Tampico's transportation history.. >>
Victory of 1829
Started when the Spanish Expeditionary troops disembarked.. >>
     

Origins of Streets and Neighborhoods
The blueprints of the new city in 1823 measured.. >>

The Repopulation
of Tampico

Foundation of Tampico as is know today, April 1823.. >>
Project for the Carpenter's Lagoon
An infrastructure project to help promote the development.. >>
     

1955 Year that made History in Tampico
Tragic event started with the water flow brought by the direct lash of Hurricane Hilda.. >>

Tampico's Christ Lord of Mercy
His history is parallel to the origins of this city.. >>

Miramar's Boom

The construction of the first seaside resorts and Casinos in 1918.. >>
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 


 

The House of CastillaAt the corner of the streets Madero and Juarez you will find a building with one of the highest historical value in the city.. >>

 

The Breakwaters and the Channel for NavigationSince the foundation of the Port of Tampico, the maritime trade has been of great importance for the city.. >>

 

History of the
Port of Tampico
At the beginnings of 1800, the salt mines boost the economic development of the region and the maritime trade.. >>

 

Indpendence Movement in Nuevo SantanderAt the outburst of the independence movement of 1810, the province of Nuevo Santander, troops took control of the town of San Carlos forcing Iturbe to flee.. >>

 

Tampico, victim of Pirates, Bucaneers, and PrivateersCausing the fled of its settlers towards other regions.. >>


León Trotsky in TampicoOn January 9, 1937 Trotsky arrived to Tampico in company of his wife Natacha Sedoff and his grandson Esteban.. >>

 

New Street NamesAn effort of the FICEHTAM to reinforce our history and our roots.. >>

 

Tampico Wakeboard CityOne of the best places to practice, it since the water temperature is perfect all the year long.. >>

 

Tajín SummitYearly event in this archaeological site in order to celebrate spring’s equinox.. >>