Traveling to Mexico with kids is made easier with the help of these blogs. When visiting Playa Del Carmen, there are a lot of kid-friendly activities and even more choices to make. Fortunately, veteran travelers make the journey a bit easier on parents planning a trip. Consider taking kids to Xcaret, Xaman-Ha Aviary, Parque Fundadores, or any of the other activities detailed throughout these blog posts. We’ve compiled the information for you, so all there’s left to do is decide which activities you need for your successful family vacation in Mexico.
Travel With Bender’s “5 Things To Do With Kids in Playa Del Carmen”
As Josh from Travel With Bender notes, Mexico is a big place with plenty of kid-friendly activities. Playa Del Carmen is no different – which is why he recommends places like Wet and Wild, an all-inclusive water park where families can spend the day splashing and taking advantage of the all-you-can-eat food and drink included in a ticket price. There’s also Xcaret, an adventure park where kids can snorkel, visit turtle sanctuaries, and spend time at the on-site aquarium. If you want to get out of the busy areas of Playa Del Carmen for the day, Josh recommends visiting Mayan Ruins such as Coba, where children can learn about the history of the area. Read the full blog post here.
Expat Experiment’s “Hipmunk City Love: Top Things to Do With Kids in Playa del Carmen.”
Tracey from Expat Experiment offers a more relaxing take on Playa del Carmen. Spend the morning exploring Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), the main street lined with souvenir shops, local crafts, and authentic Mexican restaurants. You can also take the kids to Parque Fundadores, an extremely popular beached that marked by its iconic metal archway visible from 5th avenue. After you’ve spent a little time in the sun, you can head to the adjacent park of the same name, which has a playground for kids to roam around in. If your family wants to snorkel or try different water sports, there are vendors along Parque Fundadores you can choose from. Read the full blog post here.
Mom Abroad’s “Playa Del Carmen With Kids – The Perfect Family Vacation Destination.”
Amber from Mom Abroad loves Playa Del Carmen so much she keeps coming back time and time again. Her blog post details her family’s stay in their all-inclusive resort and the various activities they did while in Playa Del Carmen, including their trips to the various eco-parks in the area. Aside from Xcaret, there’s also Xplor, where more adventurous kids can zipline and ATV through the jungle. Or, if you want to spend the day navigating grottos and crystal clear lagoons, consider visiting Xelha, which has its very own cenotes. At Chicken Itza, nearby ruins that can be accessed during a day trip, kids can explore the various temples and iconic castle with the help of a guide. Read the full blog post here.
The Barefoot Nomad’s “The Big List of Things To Do in Playa del Carmen With Kids.”
Micki from The Barefoot Nomad has compiled the ultimate list of things to do in Playa del Carmen with kids. As she suggests, kids of all ages will be fascinated by the various bird species at Xaman-Ha Aviary, a bird sanctuary that houses parrots, toucans, and other colorful creatures. Be sure to also check out some of the kid-friendly restaurants in the area, like La Cueva Del Chango, where everyone can dig into empanadas and chicken mole while kids gawk at the turtle ponds. To get up close to some more of Mexico’s wildlife, you can also go to The Jungle Place, a spider monkey sanctuary, or Croccun, a small zoo just outside of Playa Del Carmen focused on near-extinct animals. Read the full blog post here.
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