When it came to planning our family gap year, everyone in the family got to pick out one destination or thing that they wanted to do most in the world. And for me, it was Mexico – specifically for the Day of the Dead celebrations in Oaxaca. And it was everything I’d dreamed about and more. The dazzling colours, the flavours and the completely intoxicating atmosphere of Mexico do not disappoint.
We spent several weeks travelling across the Yucatan, through Mexico City and out to Oaxaca. Whilst I was initially a bit apprehensive about travelling in Mexico with kids, this fear quickly evaporated and we discovered a country that has a huge amount to offer to family travellers – whether you’re here to splash out on a luxury beach vacation in Cancun or to backpack your way around the country on a budget.
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Visiting Frida Kahlo’s House in Mexico City
Visiting Frida Kahlo’s House in Mexico City was one of the absolute must-dos on our family trip — and also one of the hardest tickets we tried to get. If you’re planning a visit to the famous Casa Azul, you’ve probably already realised two things: tickets sell out fast, and it’s not entirely clear if…
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Visiting Xochimilco Canals with Kids: How to Plan Your Trip
Trying to decide whether visiting the Xochimilco canals is actually worth your time in Mexico City? We had the same question — especially travelling with kids. On paper, Xochimilco CDMX sounds like one of those iconic “must-do” experiences… but also potentially crowded, touristy and a bit chaotic. The reality? It turned out to be one…
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Mexico City Itinerary: 4 Days with Kids
Mexico City completely overwhelmed me… before we even arrived. I’d built it up in my head as this huge, chaotic, slightly intimidating place — not necessarily somewhere that would be easy to explore with kids. And when you’re planning a trip like this, figuring out the right Mexico City itinerary can feel like a lot…
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Things to Do in Valladolid Mexico (Family Travel Guide)
Valladolid almost wasn’t on our itinerary. Like a lot of travellers heading through the Yucatán Peninsula, we initially saw it as just a quick stop on the way to Chichén Itzá. But once we arrived, we realised we’d completely underestimated it. This small colonial city is colourful, relaxed, and feels like stepping back in time…
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8 best things to do in Mexico City with kids
Mexico City was absolutely high up on my own travel list – the art, the history, the food. But it wasn’t the most obvious choice for family travel. Before we arrived, I had all the usual worries — that it might feel too big, too chaotic, maybe even a little too overwhelming for travelling with…
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Budget per day for a family trip to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula was the first stop on our family gap year. And what a beautiful place to start! It’s no secret that Cancun and the surrounding area can be REALLY expensive, but what kind of budget per day do you need for this part of Mexico? In this blog post we’ll breakdown exactly what…
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Visiting Chichen Itza, Mexico with kids
When planning our family travel adventures in Mexico, visiting the legendary Chichen Itza with our kids was right up near the top of the list. There are lots of reasons to visit the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico with kids – sunkissed beaches, clear azure seas, fab food and culture. And then there is also some…
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Snorkelling in Cozumel, Mexico with kids
I’ve mentioned in previous posts how expensive all the tours are on the Riviera Maya, but this was one that I REALLY wanted to do. I felt like the chance to snorkel with so much marine life in the beautiful Caribbean Sea was too good to pass up while we were here. Snorkelling in Cozumel…
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Oaxaca Day of the Dead with kids
Updated April 2025 One of my long held ambitions was to spend Day of the Dead in Mexico – specifically in Oaxaca, where I’d pored over the gorgeous pics of the festivities in the past. One of the main reasons we chose Mexico as a destination was because Day of the Dead fell in to…
