Planning a trip to the Riviera Maya with kids can feel overwhelming at first. There are beaches, cenotes, Mayan ruins, eco parks, family resorts, day trips and transportation decisions, and it can be hard to know where to start.
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Driving in Yucatan Mexico: Tips for First-Timers
I admit I was very intimidated about driving in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. On previous trips to the Yucatan, I’ve watched the Mexican traffic from the comfort of my air-conditioned bus on the way to my fancy all-inclusive and it always looked a bit crazy. But this time, we were staying off-resort and wanted to explore the area by driving a rental car around the Yucatan Peninsula.
11 Family Friendly Destinations in Mexico
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 eleven favorite family friendly destinations in Mexico.
7 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.
14 Amazing Things to Do At Xcaret with Kids
We try to inspire our kids to love nature. Everywhere we travel with our kids we look for opportunities to take them outdoors to see how beautiful the world and all its creatures are. While in the Riviera Maya we couldn’t pass up an opportunity to visit Xcaret with our kids (aged 2 & 4). With so many fun things to do at Xcaret with kids, we knew they would love a visit to this beautiful oceanfront nature & cultural theme park.
Amazing Family-Friendly Hotels Near Xcaret
If you take a moment and look at our extensive collection of blog posts about visiting Mexico with kids, you’ll see how much we love taking family vacations to this beautiful country. Of all the places to go on a family beach holiday in Mexico, the Riviera Maya is the best. And, while you are there, the very best eco-park in all of Mexico is Xcaret.
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.
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 Riviera Maya. 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!