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On the way to Mexico in 2025, but Cancun, Tulum and the like are not exactly on your boat?
Perhaps it is a bit deeper into Mexican culture and experiencing real life outside the boundaries of an all-inclusive resort that you long for:
One of the most trendy destinations in Mexico for 2025, the Gulf State of Tamaulipas offers exactly that with Endless miles of golden sand cut by Azure SeasRetains enormous nature, and of course his fair share of historic cities that almost look frozen on time.
In 2024, Tamaulipas experienced a record growth, after they have organized 14 million tourists in general, and it is time for us to look at some of the main reasons why:
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Beautiful sandy beaches
The state may not have the established luxury hotels scene of Quintana Roo or Baja California, but it is home to Ciudad Madero, a relaxed coastal city that promises a more authentic Mexican Strandering experience:
Less gringos, More domestic visitors and lower prices.
It is best known for its long, wide Playa Miramar, a postcard -ready beach on the Gulf of Mexico, responsible for drawing more than 3.1 of the 14 million tourists of Tamaulipas in 2024:
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Tandleed with boutique hotels and restaurants, the state only brought US $ 102 million in income.
Laguna del Carpintero is not far from a bustling Playa Miramar Peaceful alternative And a domestic lagoon where you can go and watch birds and birds, while Playa Costa Azul is an equally popular swimming place with a smaller crowd, which runs no less than 37 miles.
Historical cities in abundance
Apart from beaches, Tamaulipas has a high concentration of precious stones from the colonial era that have largely preserved their charm in the old world:
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Think of one vibrant tampicoA historic port city that is dominated by a double towers cathedral, where tourism has risen by more than 160%.
One of the most popular magical cities of Mexico a distinction that has given historically important settlements by the Ministry of Tourism-the Ministry of Tourism Photo Perfect Tula Is also trending with tourists, who welcomed 639,000 of them, an increase of 83%.
Altamira is the third fastest rising destination in Tamaulipas (346,000 visitors), followed by the lively border town of Matamoros (296,000), which is often by Texans for his Mercado Juarez, followed by Tamaulipas’ Dunas Doradas (Golden Dunes).
A state full of natural wonders
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The nature of Tamaulipas is not exclusively characterized by its sandy coastline and deserted beaches:
Biosfera El Cielo is an ecological port for a variety of wildlife and exotic plant species, and it is one Unesco-protected campsite and hiking shot spot.
Some of the most important activities in the area include rafting down tampaon River’s class III Rapids, (for $ 115), exploring the countryside of Ciudad Valles, with stops in a traditional hacienda and natural swimming pools ($ 63.73), and visiting the Milestone Tamil -waterfall on a wooden canoe ($ 71.63).
If you feel particularly adventurous, you can spend a whole day walking the entire size of the biosphere, and it is 15.8 miles out and back, starting with the Gómez Farías scheme:
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In general, this costs 9 hours to complete.
How safe are Tamaulipas to visit?
It is time for us to address the elephant in the room:
Tamaulipas is officially considered by the American authorities as a no-go zone for Americans due to an increased risk of crime and kidnapping throughout the state, as seen on the Official travel advice for Mexico.
Although it is true, the state is not as safe as tourist favorite Quintana Roo, Continue to visit foreigners for his charming cities and natural wondersAnd most of them come through well, and this does not include taking away in the rear roads and territory dominated by gangs.
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If you visit Tamaulipas despite the warning, we strongly encourage you to stick to the areas designated by tourists and, when planning a multidestination trip through the state, prefer renowned tour providers instead of driving yourself.
Not all parts of the state are crucial, with American authorities who call Altamira, Ciudad Madero and Tampico so much safer because of them ‘Larger’ law enforcement capacity While they advise against all the unnecessary trips to the Reynosa border region to Nuevo Laredo.
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