Mexico is my happy place – I could travel there with my family again and again. With a rich blend of culture, tropical scenery, adventure, and relaxation, Mexico is an incredible destination for a family holiday. We have traveled to Mexico with our kids on many occasions and are eager to share our seven favorite family friendly destinations in Mexico.
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The 6 Best Public Beaches in Playa del Carmen
Our recent family trip to Playa del Carmen was our first time staying outside of an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. We were excited about a more authentic Mexico trip, but we worried about the quality of the public beaches in Playa del Carmen. I’m happy to report that this concern was unfounded and we enjoyed our time at many of the best public beaches in Playa del Carmen.
Top 15 Tips to Have the Best Day at Xcaret Mexico
Xcaret Park is a must-see attraction in the Maya Riviera. Xcaret is a huge eco-park featuring over 50 amazing attractions, including the Xcaret underground river, Mayan archeological and cultural sites, Mexican wildlife exhibits and much, much more.
Visiting Vieques with Kids
At many beach destinations around the world, you’re lucky if you can find a single seashell on the sand. Vieques is the kind of place where you can walk along the beach and find a conch shell – it’s magical. Visiting Vieques with kids is a wonderful part of any family vacation to Puerto Rico. There are so many incredible things to do with kids in Vieques, that you can barely see them all in a week!
The 9 Best Beaches in Vieques, Puerto Rico
The tiny Caribbean island of Vieques, Puerto Rico is a beach lovers paradise. With most of the tropical island protected from commercial development by the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, the secluded beaches are breathtaking. With over 70 white-sand Vieques beaches to choose from, the options for fun in the sun are nearly endless, but how do you know which are the best beaches on the island?
One Day in San Juan with Kids
With an amazing history, infectious music and brilliantly colorful buildings, San Juan is one of the crown jewels of the Caribbean. Yet, for most families visiting Puerto Rico, San Juan is just a launching point for another adventure – either a family cruise in the Caribbean or for a week in Vieques with kids.
10 Best Playa del Carmen Hotels for Families
When you want a relaxing beach getaway with adventure around every corner, the best Playa del Carmen hotels for families are ready to take you away and create lasting family memories. Imagine staying at one of these beachfront family friendly resorts with many kid-friendly amenities, such as a kids pool, kids club, babysitting services, etc.
8 Mexico Food Safety Tips
When we decided to rent a condo in Playa Del Carmen for a month, our biggest concerns were the Mexican drinking water and food safety. I knew Celine and I could manage to stay healthy, but what about our 2 & 4 year old kids? Surely they’d get Mexican water in their mouths in the bathtub or eat a bad taco or something?
Cancun Car Rental Advice
We learned a lot renting a car in Cancun for our 28 day visit to the Yucatan Peninsula. Overall, renting a car in the Yucatan Peninsula added a lot to our Mexican vacation, but there were a few negative experiences along the way which could have been avoided had we been more educated.
8 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
Busy, colorful and noisy 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen restaurants are everywhere. It seems like every second building along this hugely popular tourist street in Playa del Carmen is a restaurant for tourists. Although many appeared to be kid-friendly restaurants, I stayed in Playa Del Carmen for a month with my wife and two kids (aged 2 & 4) and we didn’t eat a single meal along this street.