Mexico City

Here’s a possible itinerary for a 4-day kid-friendly trip to Mexico City in April:

Day 1: Get Acclimated & Explore Coyoacan

• Morning: Explore the neighborhood. Make your way to the subway and head to the charming neighborhood of Coyoacan, which was once home to Frida Kahlo.
• Afternoon: Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo), where you can learn about her life and work. The museum is a popular attraction, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. You can also explore the Xochimilco canals in trajineras (colorful boats). This is a fun and unique way to see the city and lots of fun for kids!

Day 2: Chapultepec Park & Anthropology Museum

• Morning: Spend the morning exploring Chapultepec Park, one of the largest city parks in the world. The park has a variety of attractions, including a castle, a lake, and several museums. Kids will enjoy riding the carousel, the Teleférico cable car, or renting a pedal boat on the lake.
• Afternoon: In the afternoon, head to the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the best archaeological museums in the world. The museum has a wide collection of artifacts from Mexico’s pre-Hispanic cultures, including the Aztecs and the Maya. This is a great place to learn about Mexico’s history and culture.
• Evening: In the evening, enjoy a performance of traditional Mexican folkloric dance at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. This is a great way to experience Mexican culture.

Day 3: Teotihuacan & Centro Histórico

• Day Trip: Take a day trip to Teotihuacan, an ancient city that was once the center of a powerful civilization. The city is home to the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, which are two of the largest pyramids in the world. Kids will enjoy climbing the pyramids and exploring the ruins.
• Afternoon: In the afternoon, return to Mexico City and explore the Centro Histórico, the historic center of the city. The Centro Histórico is home to many of Mexico City’s most famous landmarks, including the Zócalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Palacio Nacional.
• Evening: In the evening, enjoy a stroll along the Paseo de la Reforma, a wide boulevard that runs through the heart of the city. You can also do some souvenir shopping at one of the many markets in the Centro Histórico.

Day 4: Kidzania & Roma Norte

• Morning: Spend the morning at Kidzania, a unique interactive indoor play center where kids can pretend to be different professions. This is a great way for kids to learn about different careers and have some fun.
• Afternoon: In the afternoon, explore the trendy neighborhood of Roma Norte. Roma Norte is home to a variety of art galleries, boutiques, and cafes. You can also take a stroll through Parque España, a beautiful park in the neighborhood.
• Evening: In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants in Roma Norte.

Day 5: Xochimilco Canals & Mercado de Sonora

• Morning: Head back to the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán. While you might have visited Frida Kahlo’s house on Day 1, Coyoacán offers another gem for kids – Parque Nacional Coyoacán. This beautiful park has a carousel, a playground, and even a lake where you can rent pedal boats. Kids will enjoy running around and exploring the park.
• Afternoon: In the afternoon, explore the Mercado de Sonora, a large market that sells everything from traditional Mexican crafts to witchcraft supplies. This is a fascinating place to wander around and people-watch.
• Evening: Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Mexican restaurant before catching your flight home.

Overall we found Mexico city reasonably priced. Don’t forget to carry cash as you will find A LOT of street vendors selling delicious food and/or colorful textiles you’ll not want to miss out on.

• Don’t take a taxi- the subway is super clean, super safe, and super cheap, plus traffic is a nightmare! If you must, I would suggest Uber over taxi.
  
  
• Paseo de la Reforma is the main street in CDMX.  It closes every Sunday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.  Run, bike, or walk this iconic street. 
  
  
• Eat El Pastor tacos at El Huequito. There are tons of amazing tacos. We thought these were the best!

Exploring outside the city:

Guanajuato: Known as the most beautiful city in all of Mexico, Guanajuato was an absolute highlight! Rainbow-colored buildings, cobblestone streets, and live performers roaming about, it is truly out of a fairy tale.