Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tamaulipas state, is a cultural city, which actively promotes the arts. It has recently become home to many artists, whose works are well known both in Mexico and internationally. Due to the city's intensive cultural and artistic activity, along with the many institutions of higher education, it has been given the nickname of "The Athens of Tamaulipas"
Besides hosting many cultural events, Ciudad Victoria also offers an array of exciting activities to do on your visit, both in the city and in the surrounding area as well, such as sports and eco-touristic pursuits. There are also many wonderful gourmet restaurants, bars, and discos for those looking for some evening entertainment. Welcome to Ciudad Victoria and enjoy your stay.
Description
Ciudad Victoria's architectural style is a perfect blend of old and new, featuring several buildings dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries. It has a very structured square-shaped city plan, typical of colonial cities, consisting of an impressive city square, an armory, a cathedral and a wonderful town hall, which are all surrounded by fantastic array of stores and shops.A lot to see and do
Ciudad Victoria is known for its beautiful parks and buildings as well as impressive scenery, which all makes the perfect backdrop for an array of leisure activities, such as eco-touristic pursuits, camping, fishing and hunting.