The 11 Best Things To Do With Kids In Mexico City

Let’s start off with a recently opened destination in swanky Polanco. This tranquil neighbourhood has a very different vibe to it than much of Mexico City, which can make it easier to navigate with kids in tow, and it also plays host to Acuario Inbursa. Owned by Carlos Slim, this underground aquarium has all manner of sealife for them to marvel at, and even though it’s exterior isn’t as visually enticing as the neighboring Soumaya museum, the interior more than makes up for it.

Mexico City is well known for being the location of the excellent Six Flags theme park and for the older kids this makes a perfect day-long destination. Situated in the southern area of Mexico City, in Tlalpan forest, some of the attractions include laser tag, bumper cars, Justice League-themed rides and, erm, even the world’s former largest piñata. Get there early, as this is a popular destination amongst visitors and locals alike.

For younger children, Papalote Museo del Niño is a well-curated and excellent museum located within the heart of Mexico City, in the Bosque de Chapultepec. Full of crafty and interactive exhibits that could literally keep even the most easily distracted of children occupied all day long, one of its stand outs is the Lego section. They also have well defined sections, such as ‘My body’, ‘Mexico’ and ‘Mi City’, so it’s about learning as well as playing.

Speaking of the Bosque de Chapultepec, that on its own is a fantastic destination to head to with the kids tagging along. Full of wide open green spaces, a ton of museums to choose from and overflowing with mostly tame squirrels (take along some crackers or peanuts if you want to feed them), it’s a safe and tranquil spot. You can easily pick up food there too, so you could theoretically stay all day!

The economy doesn’t sound like the most interesting of topics for a museum, especially one to which you’re planning to take your children. However, the Museo Interactivo de Economía, known colloquially as MIDE, is an exception to the rule. It uses interactive exhibits to help your kids learn more about the economy and the financial world in an immersive and fun way. You never know, you might even learn something too.

With a name like KidZania, this place was always going to be up there as a top destination to take the kids to in Mexico City. The Cuicuilco branch is easily accessible and full of fun exhibits and activities for them to get stuck in to. Give them the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild, while you get a breather from the madness of taking children on holiday. Highly recommended.