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For those seeking something a little unusual, several destinations in Mexico offer a wide range of services, prices and activities cater to adults and children equal.
PUERTO VALLARTA
Velas Vallarta features ideal family style accommodation. This beach-front resort, located in Marina Vallarta, offers a year Free program for children, including a kids club for children aged 4 to 12 years of age. The landscaped grounds, which include trails of flowers and rustic bridges, make this place a paradise of the royal family. For more information, contact 1-800-VELAS-PV.
For those who enjoy great ski family friendly, La Jolla de Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta has 303 luxurious suites with private terraces and an exceptional program for children 5 to 11 years. The program offers crafts, painting, singing, beach soccer, bingo, piñatas, treasure hunts, a children's parade, bobbing for apples and more.
What to do
Vallarta Adventure Tours offers an opportunity for families to swim with dolphins at the Nuevo Vallarta Dolphin Center Center, watch Humpback whales at the Marieta Islands, take a brief flight to the 16th century mining town of San Sebastian, explore the Sierra Madre foothills or simply relax on the pristine beach of Caletas.
CAPE SAN LUCAS, SAN JOSE DEL CABO AND PEACE
Fiesta Americana Grand offers a program known as Fiesta Kids. Specially designed for children, activities include arts and crafts, table games and access to an air-conditioned area with television programs playing for kids. The complex also features a games room and arcade and provides babysitting services and cots on request.
Families looking for a little diversity can enjoy Hotel Cabo San Lucas, where a variety of activities for children only and the programs are available. Families can participate in a marine biology tour of the tide pool, sign up for a day of observation Whale, playing doubles in tennis, sailing, parachuting, or even discover hidden trails on horseback.
What to do
Several local excursions are ideal for families interested in the experience of rich eco-tourism in the area.
The Baja Adventure Company offers whale watching trips, diving adventures and kayaking expeditions on Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Santiago Zoo: This small but well maintained zoo is located in Miraflores (about 30 minutes north of San Jose del Cabo). Zoo residents include petcarts, bears, coyotes, foxes, monkeys, parrots and ducks, some of which are native to the Cape region. The park is open daily 6-6 in summer and admission is free.
ACAPULCO
Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco caters to families with activities in the field of children and a Fiesta Kids Club program in the summer. Situated on the beach in downtown Acapulco, families with can easily stroll around town visiting many of the dozens of restaurants, art shops and craft shops.
At the Radisson Resort Acapulco you will find a spectacular view of Acapulco Bay from the private beach, two swimming pools and wading pool for children. The tram takes you from the lobby to the rooms and pool.
What to do
Parque Papagayo – This Pacific port playground is a child's delight and adults will love too. It has a field 52-acre game filled with an aviary, roller skating rink, mini track, bumper boats, and a replica of a spaceship. Located at Avenida Costera Miguel German, The park is open daily 10-8 Call 011-52-7-485-9623 for more information.
Swim with the dolphins, seals and watch slide shows on the water slides Cici Water Park in. It is located along the Costera Miguel German, and is open daily from 10-6. Call 011-52-7-484-8210 for more information.
CANCUN
Hyatt Regency Cancun offers something different and fun for kids: Camp Hyatt. This program of activities is designed exclusively for Hyatt guests 3 to 12 years of age and includes a pin, shirt, hat, drinks and a special meal created by the Camp Hyatt chef. The activities are offered Tuesday – Sunday with two sessions per day: 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm Prices range from $ 10 per child per session or $ 15 for a full day. Other fun activities for kids include a game room, arcade and a private children's pool.
Aquamarina Beach Hotel offers all inclusive family holiday with facilities such as a Kids Club where children can play right of miniature golf at the hotel. Up to two children 11 and under stay free in the hotel at least two accompanying adults.
What to do
Yucatan Ecotourism and Adventure Tours: Children can experience an adventure through bird watching, exploring Mayan ruins, jungle hikes, kayaking, diving and snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and observe wildlife.
Xcaret Eco Park is sure to amaze the whole family. Just a short distance of the hotel zone, families can participate in a multitude of activities such as swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, visiting turtle hatcheries, floating down rivers and see displays of ancient Mayan dances.
About the Mexico Tourism Board
The Council of the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's tourism attractions and international destinations. Created in 1999, the MTB is the promotion Mexico's tourism agency, and its participants include members of the public and private sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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Erick Laseca
Mexico Tourism Board
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erick.laseca @ Bm.com
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About the Author:
Erick Laseca works for Burson-Marsteller as public relations liaison for the Mexico Tourism Board in Chicago.
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