Parque Metropolitano de Tampico — Attraction in Tamaulipas

Very beautiful park (Tampico's largest) situated along the western shore of the Laguna Carpintero with gorgeous views of the Cultural and Convention centers and Puente de Tampico across the water. There are several places to eat, a picnic area with playground, dog park and of course the amazing Rueda de Tampico, one of the largest ferris wheels in Mexico. It is also the best place to come if you want to see los juanchos or Mexican crocodiles. I especially like it because it offers a wide malecon and walking paths - it makes up part of the 11km walk that I do around the entirety of the Laguna a couple of times a week. One of my favorite...

Been there a number of times. Great place to bring family. There is a nice big sidewalk. There are picnic tables available under a roof. There are play areas for the kids. There is a very nice ferris wheel to ride in. There are different food stands. There is a dairy queen. There also is a very nice restaurant next to ferris wheel that also has drinks. It's a very very classy place. Second floor has great view of lake. Also a very clean place. City does great job maintaining it. There is some spots to view alligators and iguanas. Only negative is more parking...

Nice area to go for a walk. There are crocodiles in the brackish water lagoon that actually escaped from a Zoo after a hurricane I was told. These reproduced in the lagoon and now there are many. They are dangerous. Never under any circumstances swim in the lagoon. Everybody who has tried has disappeared. These crocodiles are not native to Mexico or South ir Central America, they were brought in to the zoo from overseas. Just be advised. The ferris wheel is nice you get a good view of the city and the new...