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Garrafon Park Isla Mujeres

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Located on Isla Mujeres (which is 4.5 miles by boat from Cancun) and run by Dolphin Discovery, Garrafon Park is a nature park where you can snorkel among sting rays and exotic fish, kayak, and try a zip line....

  • Historical Landmark

  • Beach

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

  • Boating

Horseback Riding at Rancho Loma Bonita

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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A horse-eye-view of the jungle and the beach is a great way for kids to learn about the landscape. Of the many horseback riding tours and ranches in Cancun, Rancho Loma Bonita is one of the best....

  • Swimming

  • Hiking

  • Horseback Riding

  • Pony Rides

Interactive Cancun Aquarium

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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With a two-story shark tank filled with bull sharks, nurse sharks, lemon sharks, brown sharks, and black tip sharks (that makes you a little nervous to stand in front of); and exotic fish running in tubes throughout the place; this interactive aquarium is...

  • Science & Nature Museum

  • Aquarium

  • Petting Zoo

  • Swimming

  • Live Music Venue

Jungle and Waterfall Horseback Ride

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Good for School-Age Kids

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Trail rides are available on the beach, or navigating the steep jungle slopes surrounding Puerto Vallarta. The waterfall ride to Rancho Compomo is a popular favorite, featuring an incredible waterfall where you can swim in cascading pools. ...

  • Horseback Riding

Malécon Art Walk

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Good for School-Age Kids

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Puerto Vallarta's Malécon is worth a visit of several hours. not only is it a fabulous people promenade, it's studded by gorgeous statues and other pieces of outdoor art. And no one seems to mind if you climb the statues to pose, which kids love to do. ...

  • Art Tour

  • History Museum

  • Walking Tour

  • Neighborhood

Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Although there's so much to do and explore in Cancun (without even leaving your hotel!) that the idea of traveling two hours outside the city might not be immediately appealing, you do not want to miss going to the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza....

  • Historical Landmark

  • Neighborhood

  • Roadside Landmark

Mercado 28

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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Located on a big square in the heart of downtown Cancun, Mercado 28 is a fun and colorful local market with more than 100 shops selling traditional Mexican arts and crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, shoes, rugs and blankets, herbs and remedies....

  • Live Music Venue

  • Clothing & Accessory Store

  • Ethnic Store

Playa Caracol

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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While the beach outside your hotel may be all you need, Playa Caracol (Snail Beach) is close to restaurants and its sapphire blue waters remain calm even when the waves pick up at other beaches....

  • Boating

  • Fishing

  • Sailing

  • Snorkeling

  • Swimming

Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Good for Babies

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Named for a famous battle between gold and silver miners and natives hungry to share their wealth, "Deadmen's Beach," as Playa de los Muertos translates, is probably the most popular beach for visitors in Puerto Vallarta....

  • Beach

  • Historical Landmark

  • Scenic Landmark

Plaza KuKulcan Shopping Mall

Cancun, Mexico

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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If you feel like doing some American-style shopping, or you just want to relax in an air-conditioned place for awhile, check out the Plaza KuKulcan Shopping Mall, which has dozens of stores, cafes, restaurants and specialty shops....

  • Live Music Venue

  • Clothing & Accessory Store

  • Ethnic Store

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