Mexico City
Mexico · Central Mexico
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.
Carnaval in Veracruz with Kids: Mexico's Mardi Gras Family Guide
Mexico's biggest, oldest Carnaval is in Veracruz - and it's surprisingly family-friendly. The 9-day schedule, best parade days for kids, food, and where to stay.
Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan: Family Day Trip from Mexico City
Hundreds of millions of monarchs winter in Michoacan's oyamel forests. A mom's guide to the El Rosario and Sierra Chincua sanctuaries from CDMX, with altitude warnings.
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 Beyond Oaxaca: Mexico City Cemeteries and Family Vigils
Skip the Oaxaca crowds. A mom's guide to Day of the Dead in Mexico City - which cemeteries welcome families, the Mixquic vigil, Coyoacan ofrendas, and kid etiquette.
Day of the Three Kings (January 6): Family Traditions at Mexican Bakeries
January 6 is when Mexican kids get their gifts and families share rosca de reyes. A mom's guide to bakeries, public events, the rosca tradition, and what to expect.
Mexico City with Kids: A Family Guide to the Greatest Megacity
Discover why Mexico City is one of the most exciting family destinations in the world. Museums, parks, incredible food, and neighborhoods that welcome kids with open arms.