Mexico family holidays

The Yucatan Peninsula is the main focal point for adventurous families and probably the best region for a family holiday in Mexico. Spectacular Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza and the less visited Uxmal are a dramatic introduction to past civilisations. Once the history box is ticked, water-based activities will dominate your trip. Swim in underground caverns known as cenotes and take exhilarating waterfall showers. Seek out quieter stretches of paradise along the Caribbean coast where you can snorkel with dolphins or dive with turtles. If you can bear to leave your hammock, that is…

Mexico family holidays will put a smile on your face, sand between your toes and some Latin American sunshine into your life. Arriba, arriba, andale, andale!

Why take the kids?

Our top activities on Mexico family holidays include:

1. Exploring the pyramid at Chichen Itza and the more remote ruins at Uxmal
2. Swimming in underground cenotes
3. Floating on your back through the mangroves at the Sian Ka’an Biosphere
4. Spotting monkeys in the Punta Laguna Nature Reserve
5. Visiting the lively markets of colonial Valladolid and Merida
6. Horse-drawn carriage around the yellow town of Izamal
7. Relaxing at your Caribbean beach resort on the Riviera Maya
8. Taking in the cultural sights of Mexico City and nearby ruins at Teotihuacan

All of these varied activities mean that a family holiday to Mexico will be a hit with the kids. Check out the activities featured in our Mexico with Kids blog post.

Other reasons that Mexico family holidays are such a success are that it is warm throughout the year, English is widely spoken, the cuisine is extremely child friendly and there are short distances between sights. There are also regular direct flights from the UK to Cancun and Mexico City. What are you waiting for?

Example Mexico family itineraries

All of our Mexico family holidays are bespoke which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific family, taking into account the ages of your children, your interests, your budget and so on.

However, to give you an idea of what you could do on a holiday in the Yucatan Peninsula, see our sample itineraries, Best of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Best of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Belize. If you wish to travel elsewhere in Mexico, perhaps to Baja California, Chiapas or Oaxaca, please contact us and one of our sales team will be delighted to advise.

Also check out some of the other places that you might like to visit on a family holiday to Mexico and if you need further inspiration, have a look at our photo gallery (top right).

Lastly, don’t forget to check what the weather will be like at the time that you want to travel. Or simply give us a ring and we’ll be delighted to advise you on the best holiday to Mexico for your family.