10 fun things to do with kids in Riviera Maya

Family time is very important and highly significant, and these moments often become lifelong memories.

If there is one place where you can create magical and unforgettable moments, it is undoiubtedly Riviera Maya.

Here are 10 fun things to do with children on the Yucatán Peninsula.

1.-Enjoy Xcaret Theme Park

Xcaret is an outdoor theme park located 15 minutes from our Princess Riviera Maya hotels, where you and your family can enjoy soft sand, turquoise water, adventure tour packages and up-close animal experiences.

You can also snorkel, scuba dive, zip-line and explore underground rivers.

The youngest members of the family can feed, pet and interact with the manta rays, and they can swim in a calm shallow lagoon.

2.-Zip-line at Xplor

Another great option for the family is Xplor, an outdoor adventure park located 15 minutes from Princess Riviera Maya, where you can create unforgettable memories with thrilling adventures for all ages.

There’s a super-fast zipline for a ride full of adrenaline. You can even go on an underground caving expedition and swim in a cave among the stalactites. And if that’s not enough, you can enjoy the water attraction with hammocks and have fun on vehicle safaris.

This park is for ages 5 and up, making it a great option for families with older children.

3.-Have Fun at Xel-Ha Water Park

Xel-Ha is a water park located 45 minutes from Princess Riviera Maya and 15 minutes from Tulum. Here, you can have fun with a wide variety of aquatic activities, such as swimming in cenotes, snorkelling, ziplining over the water and taking lots of family photos.

You can swim with dolphins, interact with manta rays and manatees. For more fun, take your kids to Children’s World, where they can climb ropes, swim in the paddling pool, have fun on the swings, cross a crocodile tunnel and whiz down the water slides.

4.-JOYÀ by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil is known worldwide for being one of the best circuses around.

JOYÀ is a family acrobatics show by Cirque du Soleil available at Vidanta Riviera Maya Resort, which gives you and your loved ones an insight into the ancient culture of the region.

You will learn the story of a little girl who sets out on a journey with her grandfather to discover the secrets of life. You and your family will enjoy acrobats, trapeze artists, storytellers and other international artists.

Located 15 minutes from Princess Riviera Maya.

5.-Xenses and the Slip Slide

Xenses is an outdoor theme park located 15 minutes from Princess Riviera Maya, where you and your family can enjoy exciting and sensory activities, more than 50 interactive attractions, restaurants and live entertainment.

Your kids can experience the Dwarves and Giants Trail, explore the Eden eco-attraction where animals live in harmony around a waterfall, and even experience the thrills of Slip, a water slide that gets lighter, darker and faster as you go.

6.-3D Museum of Wonders

This is an interactive museum with a 3D concept that immerses you in amazing optical illusions.

Fun is guaranteed as the kids can pose for photos and become part of the exhibits, making them feel as if they are inside a giant cake, big shell or bubble, or that they are a surfer riding a wave.

They can also interact with characters such as the Mona Lisa. This is an unforgettable experience for the youngest members of the family.

The museum is located in the centre of Playa del Carmen.

7.-The Route of the Cenotes

One of the most popular attractions among locals and travellers in Riviera Maya is swimming in the crystal-clear waters of a cenote. These bodies of water are some of the most beautiful and magical places you can find, whether it’s an open-air cenote, deep below the ground, or beneath an underground river and filled with beautiful light shows.

Very close to Puerto Morelos, there is a corridor of approximately 35 km known as the “Route of the Cenotes”, where you will find a great variety of open, semi-open and underground cenotes. Along the route, you and your family can also enjoy different activities such as snorkelling, zip lining, cycling, horseback riding, bird watching and many more.

The best way to discover the route with your children is to rent a car, as it is only 30 minutes away from the Princess Riviera Maya hotels.

Click here to discover the best cenotes in the area.

8.-Snorkel in Yal-Ku Lagoon

Snorkelling in the Yal-Ku Lagoon is one of the most beautiful experiences you can have while visiting the amazing Riviera Maya region. Located 30 minutes from our Princess hotels, it is the ideal place for a great afternoon of family fun.

This inlet is filled with a combination of fresh and salt water. You can admire the calm turquoise water that is home to sea turtles, tropical fish and manta rays. Book a tour directly at our hotel or, if you wish, you can visit the lagoon by taxi or public transport.

9.-Activities at La Ceiba Park

One of the most popular attractions for locals in Playa del Carmen is La Ceiba Park. Located in the centre of Playa del Carmen, this park offers various activities such as:

• Yoga classes
• Aerial acrobatics
• Music classes with guitar, singing and violin, working with Mexican and indigenous songs to preserve the culture.

Once a month, on Saturdays, a traditional market is organised, with a magic show, craft products, chess club, storytelling and cultural events.

This is one of the best things to do in Riviera Maya with kids, and it’s free for both parents and children.

10.-Day with the Family at Princess Family Club Riviera

Finally, a very good option is to stay with us in our family section, Princess Family Club Riviera, where we guarantee that you will have many unforgettable experiences and your children will be completely spoilt!

You can start the day by watching the sunrise on our beach, which is the perfect setting for family photos. Then you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and the pleasant company of your family at our Riviera buffet.

After the buffet, you can head to the spa for a rejuvenating family massage. Both children and parents are allowed in the spa, and everyone can enjoy a massage with different techniques to choose from.

Later, the youngest members of the family can enjoy the water park and the activities we have prepared just for them. And don’t forget the ice cream parlour, where you can enjoy a delicious ice cream or milkshake.

In the evening, before going to bed, you and your family can enjoy shows such as Moana or Aladdin in the theatre.

Let us take care of you and your loved ones at our resort and come and create new and unforgettable family memories.

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