Itineraries

Day-by-day travel plans for families

Campeche with Kids: Mexico's Pastel-Colored Walled City
Merida

Campeche with Kids: Mexico's Pastel-Colored Walled City

Campeche is the rainbow-colored UNESCO city no one talks about - pirate fortress walls, a family-safe walkable center, and a malecon splash park. The Yucatan trip you have been missing.

Jess Moore·
Tulum Girls' Weekend Itinerary: Cenotes, Yoga, and Beach Clubs
Tulum

Tulum Girls' Weekend Itinerary: Cenotes, Yoga, and Beach Clubs

Three perfect days in Tulum with your favorite humans - sunrise yoga, cenote swims, beach club rosé, and the right hotel zone hotels for actually sleeping.

Jess Moore·
La Paz Mexico with Kids: Whale Sharks, Beaches, and the Sea of Cortez
Cabo San Lucas

La Paz Mexico with Kids: Whale Sharks, Beaches, and the Sea of Cortez

La Paz is Baja California Sur's quietest big city - turquoise water, the calmest beaches in Mexico, and a whale shark encounter your kids will talk about for years.

Jess Moore·
Mexican Train Travel with Kids: Tequila Express and Chepe Pacifico
Guadalajara

Mexican Train Travel with Kids: Tequila Express and Chepe Pacifico

Mexico has two genuinely magical passenger trains - Tequila Express and Chepe Pacifico through Copper Canyon. Heres how to ride them with kids in 2026.

Christina Hayes·
Mexico City Foodie Girls' Trip: Markets, Mezcal, and Roma Norte
Mexico City

Mexico City Foodie Girls' Trip: Markets, Mezcal, and Roma Norte

Four days in CDMX with your favorite eaters - tacos al pastor at midnight, mezcal flights in Roma Norte, Pujol tasting menus, and the Mercado de Coyoacan. The food trip you have been dreaming about.

Jess Moore·
Best Beach Towns in Mexico for First-Time Family Travel: Where to Start
Puerto Vallarta

Best Beach Towns in Mexico for First-Time Family Travel: Where to Start

Planning your familys first Mexico beach trip? A mom-tested guide to which beach town is right for your family stage - babies, toddlers, school kids, or teens.

Christina Hayes·
Mexico Road Trip: Yucatan Peninsula with Kids

Mexico Road Trip: Yucatan Peninsula with Kids

A family road trip through the Yucatan - from Cancun to Merida, hitting cenotes, ruins, and beach towns along the way.

Christina Hayes·
Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato: Family-Friendly Theater and Music
Guadalajara

Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato: Family-Friendly Theater and Music

The largest performing arts festival in Latin America happens every October in Guanajuato. A mom's guide to family-friendly programming, the city, and how to plan.

Christina Hayes·
Tulum vs Playa del Carmen with Kids: An Honest Comparison
Tulum

Tulum vs Playa del Carmen with Kids: An Honest Comparison

Cant decide between Tulum and Playa del Carmen for your family trip? A real mom-to-mom breakdown of beaches, walkability, food, and which one wins for which family.

Christina Hayes·
Cabo San Lucas with Kids: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas with Kids: Where the Desert Meets the Sea

Cabo offers families a unique blend of desert landscapes, warm Pacific waters, and world-class whale watching. Our guide to making the most of Los Cabos with kids.

Jess Moore·
Puerto Vallarta with Kids: Beach Town Charm Meets Jungle Adventure
Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta with Kids: Beach Town Charm Meets Jungle Adventure

Everything families need to know about Puerto Vallarta. From whale watching to jungle zip-lines, malecon strolls to the freshest ceviche your kids will ever try.

Christina Hayes·
Playa del Carmen with Kids: The Riviera Maya Family Hub
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen with Kids: The Riviera Maya Family Hub

Why Playa del Carmen is the perfect base for your Riviera Maya family vacation. Walkable downtown, beautiful beaches, world-class eco parks, and easy day trips to cenotes and Cozumel.

Jess Moore·