Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tamaulipas March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Tamaulipas ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tamaulipas Types of activities Where to stay [Tamaulipas travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Tamaulipas.dx11199) ![rio grande texas usa mexico border](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2979/8ca18272-cc68-4a6c-87de-3189981220c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![rio grande texas usa mexico border](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2979/8ca18272-cc68-4a6c-87de-3189981220c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Playa Miramar de Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas México](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180501/1ccd64c1-d6d7-4149-ba71-59c1e83b9b0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small little island near Cancun Mexico. So much culture and amazing views and so relaxing! #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2204/09196607-2b35-4227-9b34-3f5adf7d9dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Romantic Sunset On Lagoon with trees and foot bridge.; Shutterstock ID 345580841](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11199/505336ad-faae-48ba-91fd-eda8c6e2aa0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-brownsville-half-day-boat-tour.a4930980.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2841748/fa40582f-3b83-42a0-8727-0f709b9ef57c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island 45m 9.8/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/45-minute-jetski-rental-in-south-padre-island.a2841748.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4956272/3412de5d-13a6-4cd6-bb47-a44815e08827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island 1h 30m 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $270 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-5-hour-historical-jet-ski-tour-in-south-padre-island.a4956272.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Private Bay Fishing South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1342130/ff6153dc-f697-4746-93ff-21a192a8bcee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Bay Fishing South Padre Island 4h 9.4/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $732 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-bay-fishing-south-padre-island.a1342130.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Private Sunset Cruise South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/641921/3ef6f20d-a606-4c5f-af8d-fe4587a29280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Sunset Cruise South Padre Island 1h 30m 9.8/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $365 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-sunset-cruise-south-padre-island.a641921.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![South Padre Island: Banana Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50615408/4e37ec5d-dfeb-4e33-9e6e-9566e8da6587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### South Padre Island: Banana Boat Ride 20m Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/south-padre-island-banana-boat-ride.a50615408.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Amazing Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Laredo Adventure!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2575104/acaf0e34-e997-410d-a88e-8a207cba5fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Laredo Adventure! 2h CA $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/laredo-scavenger-hunt-laredo-scavenger-hunt.a2575104.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Tampico: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour on a Double-Decker Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51401052/fae9cab0-ad76-4c61-af92-737e3802062d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tampico: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour on a Double-Decker Bus 6h Free cancellation available CA $13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tampico-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-on-a-double-decker-bus.a51401052.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![El Meco Waterfall and El Salto Waterfall Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2777682/b635dc88-a052-41af-a7fd-30e44122bca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### El Meco Waterfall and El Salto Waterfall Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cascada-el-salto-and-cascada-el-meco-tour.a2777682.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Banana Boat South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2510731/b28dc41a-28d4-41d7-a0eb-a31493497d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Banana Boat South Padre Island 20m 9.8/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/banana-boat-south-padre-island.a2510731.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213538/24c7fcba-f5d2-49c3-8097-a7bcca693b9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island 1h 9.8/10 230 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a1213538.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2841748/fa40582f-3b83-42a0-8727-0f709b9ef57c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island 45m 9.8/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/45-minute-jetski-rental-in-south-padre-island.a2841748.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50870712/0416e828-05e4-40f9-9e8d-c2b14eb5a9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl. 30m CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ocean-parasailing-over-the-gulf-of-mexico-south-padre-island.a50870712.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4956272/3412de5d-13a6-4cd6-bb47-a44815e08827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island 1h 30m 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $270 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-5-hour-historical-jet-ski-tour-in-south-padre-island.a4956272.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Exciting Banana Boat Rides](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50663179/f61a133a-ce50-4d02-b9a9-8fd03b7c9937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exciting Banana Boat Rides 20m CA $45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/exciting-banana-boat-rides.a50663179.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Learn to Surf on South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47300341/79572b2b-aa09-4898-943f-b98b6305b439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Learn to Surf on South Padre Island 1h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guided-surfing-class-on-south-padre-island.a47300341.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4930980/ead53f14-61b0-422a-833c-8ba5c87e67cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour 5h 9.6/10 70 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/port-brownsville-half-day-boat-tour.a4930980.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4956272/3412de5d-13a6-4cd6-bb47-a44815e08827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island 1h 30m 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $270 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-5-hour-historical-jet-ski-tour-in-south-padre-island.a4956272.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Private Day Trip to Tula and Querétaro from Mexico City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51059951/b05e148d-fbdf-4edd-94a4-a64ff410e469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Trip to Tula and Querétaro from Mexico City 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,513 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-tula-and-queretaro-from-mexico-city.a51059951.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213587/4519173e-3547-4279-a77f-1a00c3e9a322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island 1h 30m 9.8/10 528 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a1213587.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) ![Bay Fishing South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1429121/61437fc0-d89b-4bc2-983d-a792e8a77672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay Fishing South Padre Island 4h 9/10 95 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bay-fishing-south-padre-island.a1429121.activity-details?&rid=11199&location=Tamaulipas&swp=off) 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Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_11199) ## What to do in Tamaulipas --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tamaulipas ![Crocodile next to black-necked stilt in Laguna del Carpintero in Tampico, Tamaulipas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347007/6f3b18a8-c9aa-4b63-868d-9bc1e271bed3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Laguna del Carpintero Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Laguna del Carpintero during your travels in Tampico. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Laguna-Del-Carpintero-Tampico.d6347007.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tampico Convention and Exhibition Center Learn about the events happening at Tampico Convention and Exhibition Center during your trip to Tampico. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Tampico-Convention-And-Exhibition-Center-Tampico.d553248635974719157.Vacation-Attraction) #### Puente Internacional Reynosa-Hidalgo After visiting Puente Internacional Reynosa-Hidalgo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reynosa. Experience the area's entertainment venues and jazz scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Puente-Internacional-Reynosa-Hidalgo-Reynosa.d553248635998002069.Vacation-Attraction) #### United States Consulate After visiting United States Consulate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nuevo Laredo. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/United-States-Consulate-Nuevo-Laredo.d633457361192652800.Vacation-Attraction) #### Autonomous University of Tamaulipas Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, during your trip to Tampico. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Autonomous-University-Of-Tamaulipas-Tampico.d6263110.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ciudad Madero Sports Unit Explore the great outdoors at Ciudad Madero Sports Unit, a lovely green space in Ciudad Madero. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Ciudad-Madero-Sports-Unit-Ciudad-Madero.d651730466358353920.Vacation-Attraction) #### Plaza Herradura Shopping Center During your trip to Tampico, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Herradura Shopping Center. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Plaza-Herradura-Shopping-Center-Tampico.d553248621561024202.Vacation-Attraction) #### Altama City Center During your trip to Tampico, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Altama City Center. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Altama-City-Center-Tampico.d553248633849583198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Dunas Doradas Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Dunas Doradas during your trip to Altamira? [](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Dunas-Doradas-Tampico.d553248635997366832.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Tamaulipas ![Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico, August 26 2024 White municipal building of Tampico in front of the Plaza de Armas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/825667261555236864/b08f0649-74dc-4144-8522-5974be78b09a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Centro While visiting Zona Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Laguna del Carpintero and Canal de la Cortadura. [](https://expedia.ca/Tampico-Zona-Centro.dx825667261555236864) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### México When in México, you can plan a visit to Marte R. Gomez Stadium and Tamatan Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ciudad-Victoria-Mexico.dx553248635976396167) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nuevo Progreso If you're spending some time in Nuevo Progreso, Rio Grande is a top sight worth visiting. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Bravo-Nuevo-Progreso.dx553248634999039536) ![San Miguel de Allende, Mexico-3 April, 2019: Mexico, Colorful buildings and streets of San Miguel de Allende in Zona Centro of historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976397989/e86b74ec-6bb5-4f1a-9f39-ded1f47f98f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Centro While visiting Zona Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Marte R. Gomez Stadium and Centro Cultural Tamaulipas. [](https://expedia.ca/Ciudad-Victoria-Zona-Centro.dx553248635976397989) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Morelos When in Morelos, you can plan a visit to Marte R. Gomez Stadium and Centro Cultural Tamaulipas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ciudad-Victoria-Morelos.dx553248635976399808) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Residencial la Misión While Residencial la Misión isn't home to many top sights, Marte R. Gomez Stadium and Tamatan Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Ciudad-Victoria-Residencial-La-Mision.dx553248635976397356) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Tamaulipas ![Ciudad Victoria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/946/751cfbbf-36f7-42fc-a4b3-d31ee9292584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ciudad Victoria ![rio grande texas usa mexico border](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2131/569066c0-e2ff-4abf-b7a2-f3e6fa240057.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laredo ![Matamoros Tamaulipas Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2204/cc8f99d2-e76e-40a2-8710-bee4dacd08cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matamoros ![abstract silhouette of the city with text Reynosa at the vintage mexican flag](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2979/9b859dec-72ae-40f2-891b-351ccf197baf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Reynosa ![A Red-Eared Slider in Estero Llano Grande State Park, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7681/15c4b76a-2a0d-4f97-84bf-de62ee8928de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Weslaco ![USA, Texas, Rio Grande Valley, Starr County. Crested caracara cleaning bill on tree limb. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9106/cafc1278-1591-40e9-87c1-37d46dde3ad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pharr ![colorful male painted bunting perched in a shrubs at quintana neotropical bird sanctuary in spring along the gulf coast in quintana, texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12058/e522f0ce-6ddf-4156-a1ff-3b1f7372262c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Benito ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55279/7c85d7c1-c6fc-414c-81ad-ddd3b969fb2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ciudad Valles ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app