MEXICO
-- Tamaulipas is a charming state with a wealth of natural beauty
and local traditions and is located in the northeastern corner
of the country along the Gulf
of Mexico.
Towns of Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa and Matamoros are all important
gateways in the Borderlands.
The state is justly famous for its section of the Sierra Madre
Oriental, particularly the El
Cielo Biosphere Reserve.
The capital of Tamaulipas, Ciudad Victoria, is a modern city
with a beautiful historic center. Another major city, Tampico,
is located on the Panuco River and is the second most important
port in the country.
