| For those looking for something a little | | | | the beach in the center of downtown |
| out of the ordinary, various | | | | Acapulco, families can easily stroll |
| destinations in Mexico offer a wide | | | | around town visiting many of the dozens |
| array of amenities, prices and | | | | of restaurants, stores and arts and |
| activities catered to adults and | | | | craft shops. |
| children alike. | | | | At the Radisson Resort Acapulco you'll |
| PUERTO VALLARTA | | | | find a spectacular view of the Acapulco |
| Velas Vallarta features ideal | | | | Bay from the private beach, two swimming |
| family-style accommodations. This | | | | pools, and a children's wading pool. A |
| beach-front resort, located in Marina | | | | tramway takes you from the lobby down to |
| Vallarta, offers a year-round | | | | the guestrooms and pool. |
| complimentary children's program | | | | What to Do |
| including a Kids Club for children 4 to | | | | Parque Papagayo - This Pacific port |
| 12 years old. The beautifully landscaped | | | | playground is a kid's delight and adults |
| grounds, which include flowered walkways | | | | will love it too. It features a 52-acre |
| and rustic bridges, make this location a | | | | playing field filled with an aviary, |
| true family paradise. For more | | | | roller skating rink, mini racetrack, |
| information, contact 1-800-VELAS -PV. | | | | bumper boats, and replica of a space |
| For those that enjoy larger | | | | ship. Located at Costera Miguel Aleman, |
| family-friendly resorts, La Jolla de | | | | the park is open daily from 10 a.m. - 8 |
| Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta features | | | | p.m. Call 011-52-7-485-9623 for more |
| 303 luxurious suites with private | | | | information. |
| terraces and an exceptional program for | | | | Swim with the dolphins, watch seal shows |
| kids ages 5 to 11. The program features | | | | and glide down water slides at Cici |
| handicrafts, painting, singing, beach | | | | Water Park. It's located along the |
| soccer, bingo, piñatas, treasure hunts, | | | | Costera Miguel Aleman, and open daily |
| a kid's parade, bobbing for apples and | | | | from 10-6. Call 011-52-7-484-8210 for |
| more. | | | | more information. |
| What to Do | | | | CANCUN |
| Vallarta Adventure Tours offers an | | | | Hyatt Regency Cancun offers something |
| opportunity for families to swim with | | | | different and fun for kids: Camp Hyatt. |
| dolphins at the Nuevo Vallarta Dolphin | | | | This recreational program is designed |
| Center, watch Humpback whales at the | | | | exclusively for Hyatt guests 3 - 12 |
| Marietas Islands, take a brief flight up | | | | years old and includes a pin, t-shirt, |
| to the 16th century mining village of | | | | hat, beverages and a special meal |
| San Sebastian, explore the Sierra Madre | | | | created by the Camp Hyatt chef. |
| foothills or simply relax on the | | | | Activities are offered Tuesday - Sunday, |
| pristine beach of Caletas. | | | | with two sessions daily: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| CABO SAN LUCAS, SAN JOSE DEL CABO AND LA | | | | and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Prices range from |
| PAZ | | | | $10 per child per session, or $15 for a |
| Fiesta Americana Grand offers a program | | | | full day. Other fun activities for kids |
| known as Fiesta Kids. Specially | | | | include a game room, arcade and a |
| designed for children, the activities | | | | private children's pool. |
| include arts and crafts, table games and | | | | Aquamarina Beach Hotel offers |
| access to an air-conditioned area with | | | | all-inclusive family accommodations with |
| television programs playing for kids. | | | | services such as a Children's Club, |
| The resort also features a game room and | | | | where kids can play miniature golf right |
| arcade and provides babysitting services | | | | at the hotel. Up to two children aged |
| and cribs upon request. | | | | 11 or younger stay free at the hotel |
| Families looking for a little diversity | | | | with at least two accompanying adults. |
| can enjoy Hotel Cabo San Lucas where a | | | | What to Do |
| variety of unique children's activities | | | | Yucatan Ecotourism & Adventure Tours: |
| and programs are available. Families can | | | | Children can experience an adventure |
| participate in a marine biology tour of | | | | through bird watching, Mayan ruin |
| the tide pool, sign up for a day of | | | | exploration, jungle trekking, kayaking, |
| whale watching, play doubles on the | | | | scuba diving & snorkeling, swimming with |
| tennis courts, sail, parasail, or even | | | | dolphins and wildlife observing. |
| discover hidden trails on horseback. | | | | Xcaret ecological theme park is sure to |
| What to Do | | | | amaze the entire family. Just a short |
| Several local excursions are great for | | | | drive away from the hotel zone, families |
| families interested in experiencing the | | | | can participate in a myriad of |
| rich eco-tourism offerings of the area. | | | | activities including swimming with |
| The Baja Adventure Company offers whale | | | | dolphins, snorkeling, visiting turtle |
| watching trips, diving adventures and | | | | hatcheries, floating down rivers and |
| kayaking expeditions on Mexico's Baja | | | | watching displays of ancient Mayan |
| California Peninsula. | | | | dances. |
| Santiago Zoo: This small but well | | | | About the Mexico Tourism Board |
| maintained zoo is located in Miraflores | | | | The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings |
| (about 30 minutes north of San Jose del | | | | together the resources of federal and |
| Cabo). Residents of Parque Zoologico | | | | state governments, municipalities and |
| include petcarts, bears, coyotes, foxes, | | | | private companies to promote Mexico's |
| monkeys, parrots, and ducks, some which | | | | tourism attractions and destinations |
| are Cape Region natives. The park is | | | | internationally. Created in 1999, the |
| open daily 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. in summer and | | | | MTB is Mexico's tourism promotion |
| admission is free. | | | | agency, and its participants include |
| ACAPULCO | | | | members of both the private and public |
| Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco caters | | | | sectors. The MTB has offices throughout |
| to families with on-site children's | | | | North America, Europe, Asia and Latin |
| activities and a Fiesta Kids Club | | | | America. |
| program in the summer. Located right on | | | | |