In the highlands of Tamaulipas is the magical town of Tula, its foundation dates from 1617 when the friar Juan Baptist of Mollinedo established Mission San Antonio de Tula in the foothills of the current hill of La Cruz, its origin is prior to the creation of the state of Tamaulipas, which makes it the oldest of the state population.The monks built a temple of sticks and palm decades remained, but in the second half of the eighteenth century began the construction of the imposing Temple of San Antonio de Padua, patron of the city. More than 400 buildings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including temples, houses, public buildings and squares up the panorama of the city, including the historical center preserves the original layout of its streets. The story of Tula is by far the people of Tamaulipas, because beyond the historical events that have lived the city, the origin of the company took place here, it is no coincidence that the cuera Tulteca, pledge Typical of Tamaulipas, is this place. What to visit in Pueblo Magico Tula Tula City has many places to visit, in addition to its monumental parish of San Antonio de Padua you can see several historical buildings like La Loma Chapel Pantheon old, currently the Minerva House Culture House and the Temple of the Rosary. Another interesting option is to visit their former haciendas, large remnants of fortifications where you can see details of the architecture of the nineteenth century, a sample is the former Hacienda de Los Charcos with its massive walls of adobe and stone arches, you can also visit The Purslane and Cerro Gordo. In Tula around the Laguna de San Isidro, the Cock Caves, the Cave of Las Animas, La Cascade is located Calving and The Drowning of Ejido Juan Sarabia and the Pyramid of Cuitzios, the pre-Hispanic settlement Tammapul great, but is not open to the public completely because exploration work is still done.

Toltecs The enchiladas are representative food of this magical town, are prepared at home or in restaurants, the saying goes that if you come to Tula and not try their enchiladas then not know Tula. The kid marinated food is another feature of this town and its sweet corn gruel and tile are something to savor. In the semi-arid environment of Tula there mesquite scrub, lechuguilla and a variety of cactus and the barrel cactus, and the pitayo nopales, however, its boundary with the Sierra Madre Oriental offers cold weather places where pines and oaks abound. Among its highlights the Tamaulipas cuera crafts, saddlery and footwear craftsmanship, without forGetting basketry, their jobs palm lechuguilla and embroidery. Activities in Tula Pueblo Magico Visit monuments and historical sites, remains of prehistoric settlements and former haciendas. Walk through the historic center of colonial churches and photography. You can go hiking, mountain climbing, rappelling, fishing and camping in his landscapes of plains and mountains.

Tula in the plain that connects the Gulf of Mexico with the center and north. From Ciudad Victoria, the state capital, the route is about 145 kilometers, passing through the federal highway 101 towards Ciudad del Maiz, San Luis Potosi, until the junction with the local road leading to Tula located less than 2 kilometers. Another option is from the city of Tampico, on Federal Highway 80 in the direction of Ciudad Victoria, then continue on the Federal Highway 81 to cross the federal highway 101, it follows towards the town of Jaumave and then Tula, the journey is just over 350 kilometers. From Ciudad Victoria and Ciudad Mante several passenger lines have a regular service to Tula also from Ciudad del Maiz and San Luis Potosi. By plane there are flights every week to Mexico City Ciudad Victoria and Tampico. The Victoria International Airport, General Pedro J. Mendez has taxi service and car rental.