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