Sector: Real Estate and Tourism Subsector: Tourism
Last revision date: 05/05/2026
Description
The project aims to transform the former Maritime Customs Building into a central hub for visitors and locals, offering cultural and entertainment spaces that provide tourist and commercial services. The following components are considered for this purpose:
A) RESTORATION OF HISTORIC BUILDING AND PORFIRIAN WAREHOUSE – AWARDED
Corrective and preventive maintenance work on Warehouse 4 at the Port of Tampico and on the historic building of the former customs house, aimed at the structural, functional, and operational preservation of both properties.
- Selection process: Open Domestic Bidding
- Tender website: ComprasMX (LO-13-J3D-013J3D001-N-16-2025)
- Contract type: Public Works
- Payment source: State public funds (MXN 25,000,000)
B) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ATTRACTIONS – PREINVESTMENT
Restoration and conversion according to the following phases:
Phase 1
Location: Old customs house, esplanade, corresponding area of the boardwalk.
Works:
- Tampico Port History Museum
- Interactive and Immersive Entertainment Zone
- Cafes and Restaurants
- Main Event and Conference Hall
Obras:
- Corresponding area of the boardwalk
- Event space
- Public access plaza (esplanade)
Phase 2
Location: Porfirian Warehouse 1, corresponding area of the boardwalk.
Works:
- Retail spaces
- Food court
Obras:
- Cinema, auditorium and stage
- Corresponding area of the boardwalk
Phase 3
Location: Porfirian Warehouse 2, corresponding area of the boardwalk.
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Works:
- Children’s play area and food court
Remote control boat pond
Sports area
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- Interactive commercial port recreation
- Shipyard workshop
- Corresponding area of the boardwalk
The tourist boardwalk includes: walkways, benches, green areas, outdoor dining areas and a tourist pier
Participation and investment in the phases:
- Selection process: Public tender
- Type of contract: Partial transfer of rights and obligations in accordance with the Ports Law and its Regulations
- Investment: To be borne by the transferee
- Source of payment to the private entity: Project revenues
- Fee: Transferee’s fee to ASIPONA with incentive programs (lower fee for the first few years, with subsequent increases based on revenues)
Status
a) Restoration of historic building and Porfirian warehouse
In construction.
June 2026 progress: 80%
b) Business and attractions development
Preinvestment
- Project Phase 1: First quarter of 2027
- Project Phase 2: Second quarter of 2027
- Project Phase 3: Fourth quarter of 2027
Geolocalización
Multimedia
Presentación
Promotor / convocante
Entidad
Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional Tampico
Área responsable
Departamento de promoción
Contacto
jdpromocion@puertodetampico.com.mx
Sitio web
https://puertodetampico.com.mx/
