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