Kid-Friendly Beaches in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

a 10-year old girl plays in the gentle waves at Playa Manzanillo in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.

Puerto Escondido is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in Mexico. However, while the area’s beaches are famous for their beauty and world-class surfing, many of them have strong waves and rip currents that can be dangerous, especially for families with young children.

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14 Amazing Things to Do At Xcaret with Kids

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. 

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Amazing Family-Friendly Hotels Near Xcaret

Room view at Hotel Xcaret Mexico - 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.

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10 Best Playa del Carmen Hotels for Families

a family of four jumps into the Caribbean water off the Mayakoba boat.

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.

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The 6 Best Public Beaches in Playa del Carmen

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. 

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Top 15 Tips to Have the Best Day at Xcaret Mexico

Tips for visiting Xcaret

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.

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Mexico City with Kids

Castillo de Chapultepec - Mexico City with Kids

We’ve traveled to Mexico many times before but we’ve always wanted to visit Mexico City with our kids. To be honest, we always asked ourselves, “Is Mexico City safe to visit with kids?” With the safety reputation of Mexico City having improved significantly in recent years, we decided to give it a go and we are glad we did! In fact, it ended up on our list of our favorite family destinations in Mexico.

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