Traveling with the little ones in the home can be tedious if you don't plan your destination well and the activities that can be done there.
To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of the best destinations to travel with children in Mexico. In these tourist sites your children will be able to enjoy their vacations with fun activities and places to explore.
The 15 best destinations to travel with children in Mexico:
1. Xcaret in Quintana Roo
Full of blue water eyes, emerald walls and a Mayan atmosphere, Xcaret is a perfect ancestral paradise for the whole family, due to its different areas and the great variety of tourist activities.
Here you can find a wonderful underground river, a bird farm, a butterfly farm and reef aquariums. You can also do activities like snorkeling, meet huge turtles and enjoy various shows throughout the year.
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2. Guanajuato, Guanajuato
This beautiful capital has a wide variety of activities ranging from theaters and concerts to great and fun outdoor shows, such as the puppet festival that takes place during November in San Miguel de Allende.
Another incredible place that your children will love is La Nave, in Celaya. It is an interactive kite-style museum where your children will learn about space and have fun with science workshops.
During the afternoon, you can walk through its streets full of historic buildings to enjoy a place full of colors and nuances, ideal for your children to relax and sleep soundly.
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3. AfricamSafari in Puebla
Located on the outskirts of the city of Puebla, Africam Safari is a haven that provides a lot of fun for young and old.
This famous conservation park was founded by Captain Carlos Camacho in April 1972. The zoo has huge outdoor areas where your children can be close to the more than 2,500 animals that roam freely.
You will also find areas where you can take part in ecological activities and live shows such as the Show of the birds.
4. Loltúnand Uxmal, Yucatán
The archaeological zone of Uxmal offers tours shorts for children that last up to an hour. This makes the visit more meaningful and enjoyable for the children.
Then you can go visit the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum, which is located near Uxmal. In this museum you will learn about the importance of cocoa in pre-Hispanic cultures, as well as being able to taste many varieties of delicious chocolate.
The next day they can visit the Loltún caves, which are an hour away. You can do this tour in your own car or hire a tour.
5. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Veracruz
This reserve begins from the northeast edge of the Laguna de Catemaco and expands to the Gulf of Mexico.
It is one of the best destinations for children and adolescents, who love adventure and nature. Its great variety of ecosystems allows you to learn to love and care for the planet.
In the reserve you will find many activities such as kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, hiking in the forest, learning about traditional Mexican medicine and reforestation.
6. La Peña de Bernal, Querétaro
Being one of the highest monoliths on the planet, the Peña de Bernal is one of the main tourist attractions in the town of Bernal.
In the place you can find abseiling excursions, climbing classes for beginners and tours safari style that the little ones will love. You can also take walking tours andtoursnight, where you will enjoy a sky full of stars.
Do not forget to visit the chapels that are in the place, observe the light shows and dancing fountains and taste the delicious typical sweets of the region.
7. Archaeological zone ofCuauhtinchan, Mexico state
This archaeological zone can provide a mystical and unforgettable experience for children and adolescents.
Visit the Casa de las Águilas, a sacred Mexica site, where the initiation ceremonies of the jaguar and eagle warriors were held.
Don't miss the Dr. Luis Mario Schneider University Museum, where you will find everything from archaeological pieces that narrate pre-Hispanic history to a trout pond and a botanical garden with butterflies, where children can have fun and learn from nature.
You should also visit the Museo Vivo Los Bichos de Molinalco, with exhibits of praying mantises, tarantulas and snakes.
8. Pachuca, Hidalgo
Pachuca offers a full day of fun for the little ones.
If you like soccer you can visit the National and International Soccer Museum-Hall of Fame in the Hidalgo Stadium.
Then, visit El Rehilete Interactive Museum to learn through interactive exhibits about dinosaurs, space, and science. Then head to El Chico National Park in the town of Mineral del Chico, where you can learn to climb, rappel, and camp with the whole family.
The next day you can visit the English Pantheon and see the Acosta mine. At night, don't forget to take a dark tour on the night legends bus, which leaves from the Main Square.
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9. Taxco, Guerrero
Taxco is full of beautiful places where children can marvel at architecture and nature, such as the Parroquia de Santa Prisca and San Sebastián or the caves of Cacahuamilpa.
You can also visit the Blue Pools, which during November to May have a beautiful color and where you can take a dip. Back in town, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view from the cable car.
10. Rio Lagartos, Yucatán
In this small fishing village you can observe, from May to June, large flocks of pink flamingos, among other different species of birds, as well as crustaceans and reptiles, all protected by the reserve.
In this place you can enjoy a quiet expedition by boat to look for flamingos, join an incredible tour night to see crocodiles or just take some panoramic photos with your family in the beautiful natural landscape.
11. Zacatecas, Zacatecas
The little ones will love visiting the El Edén Mine, located in Cerro de la Bufa, where they can have an underground adventure touring tunnels of the mine, learning about the miners' lifestyle and learning about the minerals that were obtained.
You can get to Cerro de la Bufa using the cable car and be surprised by the incredible view. Right there you can descend from two zip lines that take about an hour to go down.
In the city you can find many impressive museums, such as the Rafael Coronel, the Zig-Zag Interactive Science Center and the Casa Ramón López Velarde Interactive Museum.
12. Sierra Norte, Oaxaca
Small towns located in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca (such as La Nevería, Amatlán, Llano Grande, Benito Juárez, Cuajimoloyas or Latuvi) offer an experience that can transform both young and old.
In the place you will find a great variety of activities such as horseback riding and cycling or walking tours through beautiful trails and hanging bridges where you will learn a lot about Zapotec natural medicine, its customs and, above all, the ecosystem in general.
These towns also have nice cabins with fireplaces, clean and safe where you can stay a couple of days comfortably.
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13. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
In Monterrey you will find many options for the little ones to have fun, from exploring the majesty of the Huasteca canyon, to enjoying a day of safari in Bioparque.
You should also visit Fundidora Park, where you can rent bicycles to admire the view from its viewpoints or visit the top of Horno 3, where the Steel Museum is located.
There are also the slides in the colorful CONARTE reading space or the boat rides that run along Paseo Santa Lucía until they reach the Macroplaza.
14. Bacalar,QuintanaRoo
The Magical Town of Bacalar is located next to a sacred Mayan lagoon with the same name, which is also known as the Laguna de los Siete Colores for its great beauty. Here you will see some of the oldest marine species on earth.
You can start your tour knowing stories of pirates in the Fort of San Felipe and taking a photo from its highest part.
Then visit BioMaya Park, where you can go zip-lining, rent a kayak, or enjoy a tour at the Bacalar Sailing Club. There is also the Uchben Kah ecotourism park, where you can dive, swim, snorkel or take boat rides.
15. Yelapa, Jalisco
To get to Yelapa you have to take a boat tour that departs from the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk, Boca de Tomatlán or from Playa de los Muertos.
The place is beautiful and it's worth staying here for several days to enjoy the best kid-friendly beaches in Mexico, where you can safely snorkel, kayak or swim.
Likewise, you can take guided walks or horseback riding, depending on the ages of your children, so they will explore the jungle and see rivers, viewpoints and waterfalls.
Finally, if you visit Yelapa during December you will have the opportunity to see the humpback whales that come close to the bay.
Beach destinations for kids in Mexico
One of the best destinations is Playa las Perlas, in Cancun. Although it is a small beach, in the place you can find a children's area, lounge chairs, many shady areas and amenities such as showers, bathrooms and parking.
Another beach with beautiful turquoise colors is the famous beach of Bahía de Santa Cruz, in Huatulco Oaxaca. Here you can enjoy the sun and waves with fun activities such as diving, snorkeling and boat trips.
Other places to vacation in family in Mexico
Near the Pueblo Mágico Huasca de Ocampo in Pachuca, you will find Rancho Santa Elena, a place full of history and where you can spend a weekend doing activities such as fishing, zip-lining, archery, kayaking, photography and touring the forest in bicycle.
Another great option is the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, where you will practice snorkeling among the turtles of Akumal beach or in one of its beautiful cenotes.
Places to go on vacation with 1 year old babies in Mexico
One of the best places to take your baby on vacation for the first time is the beach. Even so, it is important to remember that they cannot be in the sun for long and that they must be protected with a sunscreen above 50 SPF.
Now you know the best destinations to travel with children in Mexico. If you loved these tourist sites, do not hesitate to recommend this article to your friends on social networks.
