Ciudad Victoria is a city of 305,000 people (2010) in Tamaulipas, in the northeast of Mexico at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental.

Ciudad Victoria is named after the first president of Mexico, Guadalupe Victoria.

In 1825 Ciudad Victoria became the state capital. It is home to higher education institutions such as the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas and the Technological Institute of Ciudad Victoria. General Pedro José Méndez International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city.

There are 32 bus and mini-bus routes that circulate in the city and the surrounding areas.

• Anacahuita Botanical Gardens (Jardín Botánico Anacahuita), ☏ +52 800 710 6532. M-Sa 08:00-16:00. This park showcases plants native to the state, covering all each region in a separate area. 
• 23.715912-99.168581 Tamatán Zoo (Zoológico de Tamatán), Calzada General Luis Caballero, ☏ +52 834 318 1492. Daily 10:00-17:00. Organized in 5 regions, it presents the different species in open spaces. Surrounded by a naturalistic environment, with vegetation, rocks and waterfalls. 

• 23.72662-99.1249462 Tamaulipas Natural History Museum (Museo de Historia Natural de Tamaulipas, TAMUX), ☏ +52 834 318 3600. Dedicated to scientific dissemination, nature, space and promoting culture in favour of biodiversity. 
• Tamaulipas Cultural Centre: A cultural space that houses a public library, the Amalia G. de Castillo Ledon theatre, a cinema and several auditoriums for exhibitions and presentations of cultural and artistic activities such as dance, music presentations, sculpture, painting, literature and theatre.
• The Tamaulipas Regional Museum of History offers visitors a sample of the state's cultural heritage.
• Juarez Theatre: A theatre that houses the Institute of Historical Research under the administration of the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas. The building encloses a mural by the Tampico painter Alfonso Xavier Peña.

• Tamaulipas International Festival: During October, the state of Tamaulipas celebrates the Tamaulipas International Festival in each of its municipalities. In this festival musical and cultural events are held, such as concerts, operas, and plays.
• Los Troncones Ecological Park: a tourist and ecological centre in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, in the Ejido La Libertad. It is a recreational park surrounded by vegetation with a stream, waterfalls and flora and fauna. It is equipped with grills, gardens and children's games.

The gastronomy of Ciudad Victoria is composed of three main elements: meat, corn and seafood; in addition to grilled meat, dried meat and chorizo. One of the most typical foods of the city are the gorditas, these consist of small thick corn tortillas stuffed with shredded meat, nopales, scrambled eggs, and beans, among other ingredients. It also has many restaurants focused on typical Mexican food, the well-known "taquito."

Desserts of the region are made with walnut, sweet potato, cocadas with pineapple and walnut, among others. Crystallized fruits and gorditas are also sweetened with piloncillo.

• 23.74449-99.1503011 Rincon Cachanilla, C. 16 Norberto Treviño Zapata 1312, San Francisco, ☏ +52 834 530 4195. W-M 08:00 - 18:00, closed Tu. Traditional Mexican restaurant serving affordable, home cooked dishes. Breakfast menu items served until 1pm. M$200. (updated Jun 2025)
• 23.731105-99.1474892 Don Elias, Calle Benito Juárez 650, Centro, ☏ +52 834 315 5156. M-Sa 07:00 - 19:00, closed Su. Rustic dining room with the feel of a log cabin. Cuisine is traditional Mexican dishes with some regional northeastern specialties. Good service and good drinks. Credit cards accepted. M$250. (updated Jun 2025)
• 23.742346-99.133783 Las Viandas, Blvd. Fidel Velazquez 1310 Nte, Residencial las Palmas, ☏ +52 834 316 7767. M-Sa 05:00 - 22:00, closed Su. Popular restaurant with a bright, spacious dining room where traditional Mexican cuisine is served. Full breakfast menu available. Best lunch option is the comida corrida. M$200. (updated Jun 2025)

• 23.743647-99.1570161 Patio Refran, Anaya 643, Ascensión Gómez Mancilla, ☏ +52 834 147 3888. W-Sa 18:00 - 01:00, closed Su-Tu. Craft brewery making various ales. The sampler gives you 4 ounce tastings of 4 different beers. Occasional seasonal beers available. Rooftop patio is a popular gathering and drinking spot with live music some nights and karaoke on other nights. Offers light food including tacos, quesadillas, fries, etc. (updated Jun 2025)

• 23.722572-99.1451191 Hotel Panoramico, Republica Argentina s/n, ☏ +52 83 4312 5888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Moderate hotel with a central downtown hotel that does indeed have panoramic views of the city. Rooms are more functional than luxurious but are clean and have working A/C. Gym and swimming pool available. M$800. (updated Jun 2025)
• 23.713928-99.130272 Gran Hotel las Fuentes, Carretera Nacional km 227, Las Brisas (on MEX-85), ☏ +52 834 312 5811. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Moderate hotel with rooms that show a lot of wear and cry out for a makeover. Gym and swimming pool available. On-site restaurant and bar available. M$1400. (updated Jun 2025)
• 23.732352-99.1450653 Hotel Everest, Calle Cristóbal Colón Nte. 126, Zona Centro, ☏ +52 834 318 7070. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 13:00. Moderate hotel with good service. Rooms are comfortable but a bit dated. On-site restaurant serves a full breakfast (included in rates). Does not accept pets. M$1350. (updated Jun 2025)
• 23.736202-99.1448934 Victoria Inn Hotel Express, Ignacio Allende 814, Obrera, ☏ +52 834 318 4300. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Modern hotel with spacious, clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Secured on-site parking. On-site restaurant available. M$1150. (updated Jun 2025)

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