Mexico for Kids

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Besides beach games, handicraft contests and miniature golf offered by the area’s hotels, children will find a wealth of things to do: movie theaters, bowling and play areas in local shopping malls; Submarines like the Nautilus and Sub-See Explorer; and the Interactive Aquarium at La Isla Shopping Village.  Nizuc Park Water Park features all sorts of water fun, including giant toboggans and slides.  Explora and Recorcholis, with a large variety of electronic games, are located in Plaza Las Americas.

• Crococun Crocodile Park and Regional Zoo: Located on Hwy. 307 just south of Puerto Morelos. Similar to the crocodile parks in Florida. This one features regional animals as well as some imported ones. Guides speak English. It is an interesting place to visit if you have never been to a crocodile farm.

• Xaman-Ha Aviary: Home to exotic birds including scarlet macaws, flamingos and herons. Xaman-Ha is in Playacar which is [south] right next to Playa del Carmen.

• Punta Laguna: Spend time with spider monkeys and howler monkeys in their natural habitat. You can trek in the jungle and travel Punta Laguna by boat. Birds, deer, turtles and crocodiles are among the other wildlife to be seen. Punta Laguna is northwest of Coba. There is also a Mayan ruin site here

• Jardin Botanico del Dr. Alfredo Barrera: Beautiful botanical gardens located a few minutes south of Puerto Morelos on the east side of highway 307. Experience exotic species of tropical fauna displayed in the natural settings of the tropical rainforest.

• Eco Parks

• Swim with Dolphins