Tamaulipas is a northeastern Mexican border state stretching along the Gulf of Mexico coast to the US border at Texas. It holds the historic Gulf port city of Tampico, the twin-city border crossings of Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, and Matamoros, and the Sierra de Tamaulipas mountains. The state carries a U.S. State Department Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to sustained cartel activity, and independent travel here requires a fundamentally different approach than most Mexican destinations covered on this site.
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.