Fun For Kids In Mexico

Destined to continue on it's path as a top tourist destination for years to come, Mexico continues to impress. Travelers come from all over the globe by the millions each year, to sample the country's unique offerings. Local entertainments abound: fascinating nightlife, perfect sun and surf, and the luxurious digs of the resorts. Ancient ruins are a major draw, and tours of Aztec and Mayan cities provide great educational and outdoor possibilities, for savoring Mexico's ancient history. While things to do for adults are commonplace, it is a legitimate question to ask what is on offer for children to do. Many of the adult activities will only leave children restless and bored; also, some activities are out of reach to a child due to age restrictions. What then, does one do with children, when visiting this great vacation destination?

Keeping the kids interested, occupied and engaged while in Mexico isn't actually that difficult. While much of the travel information centered around Mexico is usually geared to adults or singles, as it turns out there is actually a lot of child and family oriented activities and things to do. It may take a bit of careful planning, but there are numerous fun activates and experiences for children in Mexico that can be part of an itinerary that meets everyone's needs equally. For example, taking a trip to a museum to view the art of Diego Riviera can be paired with a trip to a waterpark very easily and it will placate the kids while keeping the vacation a positive experience for everyone. Some other suggestions about what to do (*and what not to do) with your kids while in Mexico are below.

Want to sit and relax for a bit while the kids run around and burn off some of their seemingly endless supply of energy? Live music shows are available at Alameda Park on the weekends, and it's a great spot for a break as well, because it has lovely areas of shade in which to sit down.. If the park is too leisurely, consider spending a day at the Chapultepec Park and Zoo; the park is large enough to have a zoo, as well as a lake and a castle, plus bike and pony rentals. A massive King Kong statue, an enormous aviary, and over a thousand different kinds of animals, reptiles, birds and fish are housed at the zoo. Kids will not be bored!

Take an afternoon trip to the Children's Museum (*Papalote Museo del Niño) for an immersive, interactive journey of discovery that everyone - adults and kids alike - will find interesting. Hands-on exhibits and displays focus on the human body, the world, expressions, and communication; children can learn and have fun whilst doing so. Other features of the museum are the state of the art IMAX Theater. There is a full restaurant on the premises, so you can make this an all afternoon adventure rather easily.

The Museo Nacional de Antropologia is the place to take the children to see the famous Flying Men. Four performers dressed as Totonac Indians in native costumes will dazzle and delight as they spiral, twist and fly through the air and dance on top of a giant pole. The museum itself offers many fascinating exhibits, with artifacts from local archaeological dig sites, a model of ancient Tenochitlan City, and a recreation of an authentic Mexican village.

There are many venues that offer things like swimming with dolphins, atv tours, petting zoos, zip lines and other action oriented activates that may fit the bill if your kids are old enough for them or interested in them.

Mayan ruin sites are probably not a good pick as entertainment for children, because many little ones have short attention spans and are generally impatient. Some require additional travel to get to and there is every risk the kids will already be bored and restless before you even arrive at the site. Some ruin sites offer activates and attractions geared towards families, so double check which ones might be worth a try or consider skipping them altogether until you can visit without the kids. An activity like a wildlife sanctuary or eco-adventure park may seem like a good fit, but some of them can be quite tiring and not have much to hold a child's interest; check out ones you may be interested in on the internet first, and see if it's a good fit based on attractions and activates each one offers.

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