Itineraries
Day-by-day travel plans for families
Cinco de Mayo in Puebla: The Real Mexican Celebration with Family
Cinco de Mayo is a real Mexican civic holiday in exactly one place: Puebla. A family guide to the parade, the Forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, and a 3-day itinerary.
Hierve el Agua Day Trip from Oaxaca: Petrified Waterfalls with Kids
Hierve el Agua is one of the most magical natural sites in Mexico and a perfect day trip from Oaxaca city with kids. Heres how to plan it - mezcal stops, mineral pools, and what to pack.
Cancun with Kids: Sun, Sand and Snorkeling for the Whole Family
Your ultimate guide to a family vacation in Cancun. From the calmest beaches to the best snorkeling spots and where to eat with picky eaters.
Tulum with Kids: Ruins, Cenotes and Beach Days on the Riviera Maya
A complete family guide to Tulum - from exploring ancient Mayan ruins to swimming in crystal-clear cenotes and finding the best kid-friendly beach spots.
Independence Day in Mexico City: El Grito at the Zocalo with Kids
El Grito on September 15 is one of the great public ceremonies on Earth. A mom's guide to taking kids - where to stand, the daytime parade, food, and family alternatives.
Seaweed Season in the Riviera Maya: A Month-by-Month Forecast for Family Travelers
A real month-by-month sargassum forecast for Riviera Maya families in 2026. When the seaweed is heaviest, where to go instead, and the pack list that actually matters.
Mexico City Christmas with Kids: Festive Plazas, Posadas, and Markets
Mexico City at Christmas is a wonderland of giant Zocalo trees, ice rinks, posadas, and pinatas. Heres how to plan a December trip your kids will never stop talking about.
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca with Kids: A Family Cultural Guide for November
Oaxaca during Dia de los Muertos is the most kid-friendly cultural experience in Mexico. Marigold parades, calavera face paint, pan de muerto, and zero scary energy. Heres how to plan it.
Costa Maya and Mahahual with Kids: Mexicos Quieter Caribbean Coast
Tired of crowded Cancun and pricey Tulum? Mahahual on the Costa Maya is the calm, kid-friendly Caribbean that most families have not discovered yet. Heres how to plan it.
Valladolid Yucatan with Kids: Cenotes, Colonial Streets, Day Trips from Cancun
Valladolid is the colonial heart of the Yucatan - cenotes you can walk to, pastel streets your kids can roam, and the easiest base for Chichen Itza and Ek Balam.
Bacalar with Kids: Mexico's Lake of Seven Colors Is the Secret Paradise Your Family Needs
Discover Bacalar, Mexico's hidden gem - a lagoon with seven shades of blue that is perfect for families seeking something beyond the Riviera Maya resort scene.
Chiapas with Kids: Waterfalls, Ancient Ruins, and the Wild Side of Mexico Your Family Will Never Forget
A family guide to exploring Chiapas - from the turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul to the misty ruins of Palenque, this lesser-known Mexican state is an adventure your kids will talk about forever.