If you travel to Mexico with the kids, it will be difficult to ever convince them that they must return home.

CANCUN

• Camping.There are a number of camping areas in Quintana Roo State, including Puerto Juárez and Punta Sam.
  
  

• Horse riding. One of the most impressive ways of seeing the beaches and outskirts of Cancun is on horseback. The Loma Bonita Ranch is one of the most popular places to start.
  
  
• Eco-Turism. Cancun provides easy access to National Parks such as Isla Contoy and Sian Ka'an. The Riviera Maya is home to National Parks such as Tres Ríos and Xpu-Há, with facilities for cycling, hiking and river exploration. There are also eco-archaeological sites at Xcaret and Xel-Há with a wide range of attractions.

COZUMEL

• Cozumel Coral Reef National Park. On the western coast of the island, to the north and south of San Miguel, there are around 25 coral reefs that combine an infinite variety of coral and may be explored by visitors. Home to hundreds of species of large fish that are not afraid of humans, such as the grouper and species of coral that are soft, flexible and extraordinarily beautiful.
  
  

• Palancar Marine Park. This is another large coral reef along the western coast of Cozumel and home to an extensive range of species of sea snails, sea urchins, sponges, crabs, lobsters, jellyfish, manta rays, moray and colourful fish of all varieties.
  
  
• Fishing. Both in Cancun and in Cozumel visitors may fish for and then release back marlin, sailfish, goldfish and barracuda. Fishing can only be done in areas away from the protected Cozumel coral reefs, famous for their rich marine life. There are also annual tournaments held in June and November.

IXTAPA

• Horse Riding. The beaches at Zihuatanejo are famous for their horse riding, with a number of places set up for renting horses right on the beach.
  
  

• Fishing. Sports fishing fans can chase marlin, gallo, black marlin, sailfish and mahimahi, depending on the time of year.
  
  
• Sailing. The Zihuatanejo docks provide boat rental services for different sized boats to be used for exploring the seas.

LOS CABOS

• Eco-Turism. From December to April there is a chance to see the grey whales on their annual migration to give birth. The migration is classed as the longest in the world, covering a distance of more than 2,500 kms. From September to December there is also a chance to see the green turtle.
  
  

• Cabo Pulmo National Park. Located on the Cortez Sea, 2 hours north of San José del Cabo, this marine park is considered the second most beautiful living coral reef in the world.
  
  
• Adventure tourism. As an alternative to traditional tourism, adventure tourism has found a new Mecca at Los Cabos, with activities including eco-tours through the desert, deep-sea diving, and excursions in off-road vehicles to discover hidden archaeological treasures including cave paintings by the earliest Californians.
  
  
• Potholing. Due to the fact that the Baja California Peninsula was hidden below water for millions of years, there are expert groups that now search for petrified artefacts such as bones and snails while enjoying the local desert.
  
  
• Camping. An increasingly popular activity along the 1,600 kms of beaches on the Pacific Ocean and Cortez Sea.
  
  
• Fishing. Los Cabos is considered the capital of the marlin fishing world, with excellent and large specimens. Fishing can be done throughout the year and in different locations using different sized boats.

MEXICO CITY

• Papalote, Children's Museum. A Mexican museum that covers the whole of the country's different regions and cultures, both in the form (the colour, design, etc.) and in the content: pre-Hispanic artefacts, architecture, language, art. As well as aiming to provide children with an interactive experience of the advances in science and technology, it also serves as a showcase for Mexican culture.
  
  

• Chapultepec Zoo. Chapultepec Park. To the west of the lake there is a small zoo with animals such as elephants, giraffes and polar bears. The zoo was the site of the birth of the first panda in captivity in the world. It is also home to La Feria, the city fair.
  
  
• Botanical Gardens. Ciudad Universitaria. A fine display of the wealth of American flora.
  
  
• Luis Enrique Herro Planetarium. Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Zacatenco. A 20 metre wide dome displays the wonders of the cosmos.

PUERTO VALLARTA

• Marina Vallarta. In Puerto Vallarta, a fun-packed day out for kids and adults of all ages.
  
  

• Fishing. Amongst the many attractions of offer at Puerto Vallarta, there are also great facilities for deep-sea and freshwater fishing. Sailfish, goldfish and the huachinango are just some of the many species that are plentiful at different times of year.