Tampico and Playa Miramar by bus: what to see
A Gulf port with a French-style historic center, famous seafood and a 10 km beach next door. Senda runs about 13 buses a day from Monterrey.
Top things to see and do
Our pick of the places to visit in and around Tampico and Playa Miramar:
Playa Miramar
Escolleras
Cathedral and Plaza de Armas
Plaza de la Libertad
Espacio Cultural Metropolitano
Laguna del Carpintero
Museo de la Cultura Huasteca
Jaibas and tortas de la barda
Riverside and port
Best time
March to May and September to November
How long
2 to 3 days
Senda to
Tampico Central Bus Station
Plan your trip to Tampico and Playa Miramar
Senda takes you to Tampico. Search your date, choose your seat and pay online; your e-ticket arrives by email.
Getting to Tampico and Playa Miramar with Senda
Senda bus to Tampico
about 13 a day from Monterrey
From 3 cities
Monterrey, Ciudad Victoria, Nuevo Laredo
From Monterrey: about 7h 35min
fares from MX$394
How to get to Tampico and Playa Miramar by bus
Senda buses arrive at Tampico Central Bus Station. Departures in the next 30 days, as shown in the booking flow:
- Monterrey: about 13 buses a day, around 7h 35min, from MX$394
- Ciudad Victoria: about 11 buses a day, around 3h 30min, from MX$498
- Nuevo Laredo: about 3 buses a day, around 11h 05min, from MX$1,191
Schedules and fares change by date and season; search your date to see live times and prices.
The last stretch
From Tampico Central Bus Station, a taxi or ride-hailing app takes about 15 minutes to the historic center and about 25 minutes to Playa Miramar in Ciudad Madero.
Related guides
Tampico Central Bus Station guide · Monterrey to Tampico bus · Tampico to Monterrey bus
Travel tips
Arrive at the bus station at least 30 minutes before departure with your e-ticket and an official photo ID.
Senda allows up to 2 bags of up to 25 kg each in the hold, plus a small carry-on.
About Tampico and Playa Miramar
Tampico grew in the early 20th century with the oil boom, when companies from the United States and Europe built the iron-balconied buildings around Plaza de la Libertad. Today the city and neighboring Ciudad Madero form one of the largest urban areas on the Gulf of Mexico. Summer is hot and humid; Easter week and July–August are the busiest beach seasons.