Mexico for Kids

The "Mayan Riviera" has many all-inclusives that welcome families.  Typically most resorts have kids' programs and teens. It also offers fun and fascinating activities for families with kids and teens.

Kids Activities

- Crococun Crocodile Park and Regional Zoo: Located on Hwy. 307 just south of Puerto Morelos. Similar to the crocodile parks in Florida. This one features regional animals as well as some imported ones. Guides speak English. It is an interesting place to visit if you have never been to a crocodile farm.

monkeys and howler monkeys in their natural habitat. You can trek in the jungle and travel Punta Laguna by boat. Birds, deer, turtles and crocodiles are among the other wildlife to be seen. Punta Laguna is northwest of Coba. There is also a Mayan ruin site here

- Jardin Botanico del Dr. Alfredo Barrera: Beautiful botanical gardens located a few minutes south of Puerto Morelos on the east side of highway 307. Experience exotic species of tropical fauna displayed in the natural settings of the tropical rainforest.

Nature & Parks
Mayan Culture & Archaeology

Teens

Playa del Carmen is a perfect place that teen's just love. It is an excellent strip and teenage girls can show off their new clothing that they just made you buy because there are some really great deals for Italian clothing and really trendy stuff, which they just gotta have.

You can get your hair braided and there are a few hammas places and fake tattoo place for the young rebels.

5th Avenue is also very entertaining and international which gives teens an idea of what a lot of foreign people are like. There are also a lot of real cool things you can buy on 5th Ave.