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) Restauración de edificio histórico y bodega porfiriana
En construcción.
Se prevé su conclusión en junio 2026
b) Desarrollo de negocios y atractivos
Preinversión
- Primera etapa del proyecto: segundo semestre de 2026
- Segunda etapa del proyecto: segundo trimestre de 2027
- Tercera etapa del proyecto: cuarto trimestre de 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/
