Anonymous
10/27/2025 16:27
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our family has decided on a trip to Mexico City for spring break.
The only time I've been is for work meetings in my 20s, so I went to the clubs in the early 2000s (and the brunch places to soak up the booze) but I haven't seen many of the sights other than the Archaeological Museum.
My kid are excited about the trip, and are good travelers but not adventure travelers. Where could we stay close to many of the sites that would be comfortable?
What did your family visit there that you enjoyed?
I am thinking we should go to Taxco. Anywhere else?
Both of us parents are fluent in Spanish (we both lived in Latin America) so that part doesn't really worry me.
Don't look rich.
Don't stand out or look lost.
Dress to blend in.
Don't carry all your cash but don't leave it in the hotel either.
Have small amounts of money in different pockets to pay off cops or stickup men.
Be careful using taxis if you do any of the above. Do not use busses at all.
Don't have a daily routine that can be noticed, and change hotels during your stay.
Depending on where you have lived before, as you mentioned, you should know all this already, but Mexico is a little different, so be aware of that.
Yep, I took similar precautions in Aghanistan circa 2003. lmao
Anonymous
10/27/2025 12:53
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Anonymous wrote:The prior poster on security is overly dramatic. Buses are fine. Sure, don’t be flashy or carry all your money with you, but that’s normal precautions - you don’t need to go beyond that. Taxis are fine, as is Uber. You don’t need to change your hotel or any of that. Mexico City is like most other urban cities - there are parts that are riskier for petty theft and areas of more wealth where that’s less common. Your biggest risk as a tourist is pickpockets, but just be aware.
+1.
I always wonder where these people come from and why they’re on the Travel forum, as it seems like they’d have trouble leaving their house every day.
Anonymous
10/25/2025 22:31
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
The prior poster on security is overly dramatic. Buses are fine. Sure, don’t be flashy or carry all your money with you, but that’s normal precautions - you don’t need to go beyond that. Taxis are fine, as is Uber. You don’t need to change your hotel or any of that. Mexico City is like most other urban cities - there are parts that are riskier for petty theft and areas of more wealth where that’s less common. Your biggest risk as a tourist is pickpockets, but just be aware.
Anonymous
10/25/2025 20:45
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Anonymous wrote:Our family has decided on a trip to Mexico City for spring break.
The only time I've been is for work meetings in my 20s, so I went to the clubs in the early 2000s (and the brunch places to soak up the booze) but I haven't seen many of the sights other than the Archaeological Museum.
My kid are excited about the trip, and are good travelers but not adventure travelers. Where could we stay close to many of the sites that would be comfortable?
What did your family visit there that you enjoyed?
I am thinking we should go to Taxco. Anywhere else?
Both of us parents are fluent in Spanish (we both lived in Latin America) so that part doesn't really worry me.
Don't look rich.
Don't stand out or look lost.
Dress to blend in.
Don't carry all your cash but don't leave it in the hotel either.
Have small amounts of money in different pockets to pay off cops or stickup men.
Be careful using taxis if you do any of the above. Do not use busses at all.
Don't have a daily routine that can be noticed, and change hotels during your stay.
Depending on where you have lived before, as you mentioned, you should know all this already, but Mexico is a little different, so be aware of that.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 23:01
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
To say riding in a hot air balloon over Teotihuacan at sunrise was a trip / life highlight for my 11 and 17 year olds (and me!) doesn’t even begin to describe it.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 22:58
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Anonymous wrote:Absolutely Teotihuacan. Also, the houses of Frida Kahlo and Trotsky are fascinating.
I stayed in Condesa and found it to be a beautiful neighborhood with lots of restaurants and cafes, good parks, etc.
Agree with this. Xochimilco could also be interesting for those ages. Also look into the Ballet Folklórico if the dates align!
Anonymous
10/22/2025 11:20
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
I went with 10 yo dd last October. Our highlight was a 3 hour bike tour. I forget the company we used, but we ended up being the only two on the tour. Our route was down the Paseo de Reforma, all through Chapultepec, we stopped for basket tacos, then wound our way through Roma and Condesa neighborhoods. We got to see so many landmarks, learn a lot of history, and found a few things we decided we wanted to do that weren't on our initial itinerary. Chapultepec Park is just gorgeous, especially when you get away from the main crowded areas.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 11:13
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Absolutely Teotihuacan. Also, the houses of Frida Kahlo and Trotsky are fascinating.
I stayed in Condesa and found it to be a beautiful neighborhood with lots of restaurants and cafes, good parks, etc.
I stayed in Condesa and found it to be a beautiful neighborhood with lots of restaurants and cafes, good parks, etc.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 08:51
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Anonymous wrote:I don’t know the ages of your kids, but I took my 5 year old to Valle de Bravo for two nights as a side trip from Mexico City for spring break earlier this year. So incredibly easy to get there by bus. Stayed at Hotel Rodavento which we loved!
We also did some Airbnb experiences in Mexico City. Churro class and craft class which we loved! We stayed in Condesa. Enjoy!
Have a great time. Such a wonderful city.
Thanks. My kids are 10 and 15. Those sound like fun activities.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 05:38
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Haven’t you seen “Man on Fire?”
Anonymous
10/21/2025 21:46
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
I don’t know the ages of your kids, but I took my 5 year old to Valle de Bravo for two nights as a side trip from Mexico City for spring break earlier this year. So incredibly easy to get there by bus. Stayed at Hotel Rodavento which we loved!
We also did some Airbnb experiences in Mexico City. Churro class and craft class which we loved! We stayed in Condesa. Enjoy!
Have a great time. Such a wonderful city.
We also did some Airbnb experiences in Mexico City. Churro class and craft class which we loved! We stayed in Condesa. Enjoy!
Have a great time. Such a wonderful city.
Anonymous
10/21/2025 21:41
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Teotihuacan is spectacular. Even though you're no longer allowed to climb up the Pyramids of Sun and Moon, I still think they're great for kids.
Xochimilco is fun but touristy. The Museo Papalote (children's museum is good), maybe the Frida Kahlo museum if you have older kids
Cuernavaca/Taxco are also good more peaceful options for a day or two out of the bustle of Mexico city.
Xochimilco is fun but touristy. The Museo Papalote (children's museum is good), maybe the Frida Kahlo museum if you have older kids
Cuernavaca/Taxco are also good more peaceful options for a day or two out of the bustle of Mexico city.
Anonymous
10/21/2025 21:36
Subject: Re:Mexico City with kids?
Teotihuacan and Xochimilco boat tour is fabulous for kids. We’ve stayed in Polanco with our kids. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby.
Anonymous
10/21/2025 20:27
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Cuernavaca!
Anonymous
10/21/2025 19:31
Subject: Mexico City with kids?
Our family has decided on a trip to Mexico City for spring break.
The only time I've been is for work meetings in my 20s, so I went to the clubs in the early 2000s (and the brunch places to soak up the booze) but I haven't seen many of the sights other than the Archaeological Museum.
My kid are excited about the trip, and are good travelers but not adventure travelers. Where could we stay close to many of the sites that would be comfortable?
What did your family visit there that you enjoyed?
I am thinking we should go to Taxco. Anywhere else?
Both of us parents are fluent in Spanish (we both lived in Latin America) so that part doesn't really worry me.
The only time I've been is for work meetings in my 20s, so I went to the clubs in the early 2000s (and the brunch places to soak up the booze) but I haven't seen many of the sights other than the Archaeological Museum.
My kid are excited about the trip, and are good travelers but not adventure travelers. Where could we stay close to many of the sites that would be comfortable?
What did your family visit there that you enjoyed?
I am thinking we should go to Taxco. Anywhere else?
Both of us parents are fluent in Spanish (we both lived in Latin America) so that part doesn't really worry me.