Things to do in Tampico & The Huasteca
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Las Pozas
Xilitla’s famous attraction is Las Pozas, a bizarre but beautiful linked series of concrete temples, pagodas, bridges, pavilions, sculptures and spiral stairways built adjacent to an idyllic series of waterfalls. This surreal creation stands as a monument to the imagination and excessive wealth of Edward James, as well as to the expertise of site manager Plutarco Gastelum and the skill of local workers who cast the elaborate constructions in the 1960s and 1970s. Though the project was never completed – the jungle encroaches on the half-finished structures – this is an amazing place.
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Tamtoc
The important Huastec ceremonial center of Tamtoc flourished from AD 700 to 1500. Today it’s one of the few maintained Huastec sites. The cleared part of the expansive site is a plaza with platforms made of river stones. Look for a low bench with two conical altars decorated with faded 1000-year-old frescoes believed to represent Quetzalcóatl, the feathered serpent god.
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Ambar de Dona
This cozy restaurant decorated with art and dark wood tables looks over the mountains and has patio seating. It offers a menu of pizzas, tasty sandwiches, whole-wheat bread, steaks and salads, beside the regular Mexican favorites. Take your pick of coffee, fresh juice or wine.
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Las Tortugas de Xilitla
Plop onto a cushy green barstool at this popular, cheap sandwich spot and watch the cook whip you up a sandwich with fresh ingredients. The torta huasteca (M$25) comes decked with cecina,chorizo and shredded cheese.
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La Flor de Café
Run by a co-op of Nahua women, this simple place offers local specialties, including zacahuiles (huge tamales), as well as delicious aguas frescas (sweetened fruit water).
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Todo Light
This eatery on the plaza has whole-wheat goodies, salads, sandwiches and fresh juices. The Vigor smoothie mixes spinach, orange and pineapple juice.
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Museo Lariab
The small Museo Lariab has well-presented exhibits on the Huastec, ancient and contemporary. A taxi from Valles costs around M$150.
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MS Xpediciones
Offers sit-on-top kayaks trips, car rentals with driver/guide included (M$1250 per day) and myriad caving excursions and trips to waterfalls.
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Cascadas de Tamasopo
Two kilometers from Tamasopo, Cascadas de Tamasopo has gorgeous waterfalls and a beautiful natural arch.
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La Troje
This popular café connected to Hotel La Piña has friendly service and plentiful, delicious Mexican food.
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Aventours
They have a trip to El Cielo biosphere reserve and kayak tours around the area.
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