Ciudad Victoria is the capital of Tamaulipas, is a place that is characterized by the promotion of culture as an important part in the lives of its inhabitants. 

The town of Victoria is located in the center of the state of Tamaulipas, between 23 º 59 'and 23 º 24' north latitude and 98 º 55 '- 99 º 26' west longitude, traversed by the Tropic of Cancer 

at 23 º 27 '. It has an area of 1 634.08 km ² equivalent to 2.05% . the state territory.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCES CD. VICTORIA:
  

Matamoros, Tam.       313 km.
Reynosa, Tam.           323km.
Mexico, DF                 702 km.
Monterrey, N.L.           287 km.
San Luis Potosi           346 km.
Nuevo Laredo, Tam.   505 km.
Tampico, Tam.            250 km.

The main attraction.

The main attraction is the "Cañón del Novillo" and the “canon de la peregrine”.

The  "Cañón del Novillo" is located about 15 minutes from the capital of the state along the old road to Tula, this beautiful place is a natural place where it can be practiced mountain biking, due to formation of rocks and paths conducive to these extreme sports.

The Peregrina Canyon is located in the Tourist Center "Los Troncones" 12 km from Cd Victoria, where you can appreciate different geological strata, and a variety of birds like the golden fingers heron, the long-tailed dove, parrot tamaulipeco, yellow headed parrot and the parrot Mexicano.

 Inside the city there are many cultural sites where you can find knowledge and fun for young and old alike.

Some activities are:

Bird watching.
Ecotourism.
Tamatan Zoo.
Hunt.
TAMux Museum.