Many people still remember the family trips they had when they were kids. Whether it was visiting their grandparents or vacationing in a beautiful place, they find it hard to forget the experience and the joy they had during the trip. These memories remain with us forever, and most of the time we carry on this culture onto our kids. One of the world’s fantastic holiday destination is Mexico. The best part about it is that it has a lot of exciting options for the whole family. We will look at some of the family ideas when planning to vacation in Mexico.
Riviera Maya
It is an 81-mile coastal strip between Cancun and Tulum. It is one of the favorite destinations for family vacations in Mexico. It is located along the spectacular Caribbean Ocean and has hundreds of resorts within it. Some of them include Barcelo Mayo Grand Resort that is very massive, Barcelo Maya Palace and the Azul Beach Resort. You should make a point of visiting Playa del Carmen, a town at the center of this strip. It was initially a fishing village that has grown to form a hub full of family-friendly hotels and resorts. Some of the other highlights of this region include visiting the Mayan Ruins that are in Tulum. You will also see the second-largest coral reef in the world in this area and even lagoons that have plenty of colorful fish. The whole family will enjoy these activities to the fullest. There are also natural pools for swimming that have clear water. The family may take a dip and enjoy these pools. You can also go shopping at Quinto Avenida, situated at Playa del Carmen town. The world’s largest aquarium, Xel-Ha, is also here. You can showcase your snorkeling skills there and enjoy the aquarium. You can also take a tour to the Aktun Chen, which are caves that have stalactites and stalagmites.
Los Cabos
It is located at the southern side of the Baja California peninsula. It has two capes; one which is quiet and the other vibrant. The quiet one is called San Jose Del Cabo, and the vibrant one is Cabo San Lucas. The latter is where you can do your shopping from. They have some of the local delights such as their aroma filled vanilla extract and embroidered clothes. One of the best resorts in this area is the Playa Grande Resort. It is the perfect way to enjoy the amazing waters of the Pacific Ocean. It has numerous swimming pools and an over the top sushi bar. The rooms are also exquisite, and some have a kitchen where you can whoop up your favorite home delicacies in case you have a craving for them. Los Cabos has a variety of water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, and waterskiing. The kids will also enjoy snorkeling at some of the resorts such as Santa Maria Bay. You should note that the beaches have very strong undertows hence you will need to be careful and very watchful of your kids.
Puerto Vallarta
It combines all the traditional charm of Mexico with the beach town delights. It makes it a worthy destination to visit. It is in Banderas Bay which is advantageous to it as it is protected from tropical storms. A day trip to the Las Caletas beach will offer many fun activities for the kids and adults. They have a play area for the children, yoga classes, a peaceful beach to relax and enjoy the sun and also cooking classes. In case you love water sports, you can borrow their paddle boards. They have local entertainment; you can go to Playa De Los Muertos, where there is a performance by the local musicians and dancers for free. You can also explore the Our Lady Of Guadalupe church that has a golden crown at its top. There are endless opportunities and places to visit.
Cancun
Looking for a place with a luxury vibe? Cancun is the place to go. It has iconic white sandy beaches and the blue ocean waters that will attract you to it. They have open-air flea markets here such as the Coral Nego that you can visit with the whole family and enjoy the local delights. There is also an eco-park that has an underground river that you can swim in. How exciting is that? It is called Xcaret, and it will be a fantastic place for the kids especially if they are swimming fanatics. Do not leave Cancun without seeing the beautiful and colorful peacocks and iguanas at the Mayan Ruins. It is an archaeological site that many people visit while vacationing in Mexico.
Oaxaca
In case your family loves culture more than the beach, this will be the perfect destination for you. It is a colonial city that boasts of Spanish architectures that have been there for centuries. The cultural traditions here are very profound. They have some festivals such as the Radish Festival that happens just before Christmas and Guelaguetza Festival that occurs in July. You can always time your vacations with this timing to experience their culture and vast traditions that would be very interesting to watch and partake in. Kids can enjoy the art of spinning wool to form yarn at the handicraft villages. They can also paint wooden animals that are carved and even watch how the process is done from its beginning to the end product. You will not miss jugglers and grasshopper dealers at Zocalo, the heart of this city. You can also have some fantastic food at Mescal tasting. Another place that you will surely regret if you do not visit will be the Zapotec ruins. It is here where warriors are carved from stones.
Mexico is a fantastic family vacation destination since it has places to cater for the whole family.
There are plenty of places to visit and explore, and it may be tough for you to narrow down to a specific one.With the above destinations, you will undoubtedly enjoy yourself, and the family will have a good time. All the money you saved up for this trip will have been a worthy investment for your kids to tell their kids.