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.
Mexico
Isla Mujeres with Kids
A laid-back tropical island paradise a mere 8 miles away from Cancun? Yes please! Beautiful Isla Mujeres is a world-apart from the craziness of Cancun and makes for a perfect day trip with the kids.
How to Visit the Best Mayan Ruins
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is famous for its sun and white sand beaches, but it is also home to some of the world’s best Mayan ruins. You can easily visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza, which was recently named a “New Modern Wonder of the World”. Each of the best Mayan ruins is easily visited as a day trip from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.
Top 22 Tips for Visiting Xel-Ha, Mexico
Get ready to get wet! Featuring a calm, turquoise lagoon as its centerpiece, Xel-ha Park is the perfect place to take your family for some water based fun in the hot Mexican sun!
6 Awesome Eco Parks in Mexico
For families visiting Mexico with kids, the Mayan Riviera is a hugely popular place to visit and for good reason. We all know about the world-famous white sand beaches and glistening turquoise colored water and the amazing Mayan ruins. But did you know there is a wide variety of eco parks in Mexico as well?
Things to do in Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Nestled high in the mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Avandaro, Valle de Bravo, Mexico is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Valle de Bravo is where Mexico City’s upper-class comes to enjoy their weekends, so after spending 5 days in Mexico City with kids we thought we’d join them!
Plan the Best Family Trip to the Mayan Riviera
We know that it’s hard to find time to properly plan for a trip with kids, so we have put together all the information and resources you will need to plan a memorable family trip to the Mayan Riviera.