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Christmas in Mexico: Traditions & Celebrations 2025

December 24, 2023

Are you spending Christmas in Mexico? Here are the Christmas traditions in Mexico you will want to experience when visiting Mexico during this festive period.

Christmas is a big affair in Mexico, with the festivities starting from as early as December 8th. The Mexicans celebrate Christmas in the same kind of fervor as they do for other Mexican holidays, with plenty of music, dance, and of course food! Like most of Latin America, Mexico has inherited many Christmas traditions from Spain, but they’re infused with indigenous flavors. Each region has its own unique Christmas traditions, read on to find out!

Christmas time is one of the best time to visit Mexico City, with its world-renowned Christmas tianguis (open-air markets), that spring to life every winter. If you’re looking to immerse in indigneous cultures, Oaxaca and Chiapas are extra atmospheric and vibrant at Christmas. Chihuahua and Copper Canyon get pretty cold in winter, sometimes it even snows in the town of Creel. Christmas traditions in Mexico are special, regardless of where you’re visiting.

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Table of Contents

  • Christmas in Mexico
    • 8th Dec: Día de la Inmaculada Concepción
    • 16-24 th Dec: Las Posadas
    • 24th Dec: Noche Buena
      • Misa de Gallo
    • 25th Dec: Christmas Day in Mexico
    • 28th Dec: Los Santos Inocentes
    • 1st Jan: New Year’s Day in Mexico
    • 6th Jan: Día de Los Reyes Magos
    • 2nd Feb: Día de la Candelaria
  • Christmas Food In Mexico
    • Tamales
    • Romeritos con Mole
    • Bacalao
    • Pozole (Hominy Soup)
    • Rosca de Reyes
    • Buñuelos
    • Ponche Navideño
    • Rompope (Mexican Style Eggnog)
    • Hojarascas (Christmas Cookies)
    • Ensalada Nochebuena
  • Mexican Christmas Decorations
    • Piñatas
    • Flor de Nochebuena
    • Nacimientos (Nativity Displays)
    • Las Pastorelas (Christmas Plays)
    • Christmas Trees
    • Luminarias (Paper Lanterns)
    • Cantadas
    • Fireworks
  • Unique Mexican Christmas Traditions
    • Noche de las Rabanos, Oaxaca
    • Niñopa, Xochimilco
    • Puerto Vallarta’s New Year’s Party
    • Will You Be Spending Christmas in Mexico?

Christmas in Mexico

8th Dec: Día de la Inmaculada Concepción

This is an important religious feast for Mexicans, marking the start of the Christmas season. The main focus of this day is to celebrate the Virgin Mary; Catholics usually attend special masses and visit shrines dedicated to her. The feast celebrates how the virgin Mary herself was conceived without original sin and is celebrated with traditional Mexican foods.

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16-24 th Dec: Las Posadas

One of the most important Christmas traditions in Mexico is Las Posadas. The 9-day celebrations begin on December 16th and ends on the 24th, with a massive celebration of Jesus’ birthday. The 9 days of celebration represent the 9 months of pregnancy of the Virgin Mary with her son Jesus. Over the 9 days, parties are held at local homes, with plenty of food, music, fireworks, and piñatas!

It symbolizes Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, and the story is played out at these fiestas with people singing songs and riding on mules. At the end of their journey, they stop at an inn where a traditional dinner is served. As the night comes to an end, guests enjoy delicious Ponche Navideño (Christmas Punch) and hot Buñuelos (fried dough with sugar).

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24th Dec: Noche Buena

If you’re spending Christmas in Mexico, you have to stay for Noche Buena, a special dinner on Christmas Eve with the whole family gathered around the table. This is usually a large feast with traditional dishes such as tamales and pozole, accompanied by an abundance of Mexican sweets. The night is usually concluded with a family gathering and exchanging of gifts.

Misa de Gallo

Also known as the mass of the rooster, this important religious service takes place on Christmas Eve around midnight. During this special mass, Catholics remember the birth of Jesus Christ and sing traditional carols as a sign of respect and adoration for him. The gathering is concluded with a flurry of fireworks that light up the night sky and probably wake many non-catholic locals up from their Christmas eve snoozes.

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25th Dec: Christmas Day in Mexico

On Christmas Day in Mexico, families come together to visit friends and relatives and exchange gifts. This is typically followed by plenty of singing and dancing – and perhaps even fireworks! In Mexico, Christmas day is a day of rest, all the local stores and shops close, so it’s a day saved to spend time with family and loved ones. This is also one of the best times to visit Mexico City as the whole city is enveloped in a magical atmosphere.

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28th Dec: Los Santos Inocentes

On December 28th, Mexicans celebrate Los Santos Inocentes. On this day, people remember the story of King Herod ordering to kill all children under two in Bethlehem out of fear that they would one day rise up against him.

This day is much like the Mexican version of April fool’s day. It’s a day for pranking each other – much like April Fools Day! Old stories also state that loans taken on this day are exempt from being paid back by the borrower, so watch out before your friends ask to borrow something.

1st Jan: New Year’s Day in Mexico

At the chime of the midnight bell, it’s tradition to eat 12 grapes. One for each ding of the bell. This signifies the 12 months of the year and is thought to bring good luck. It sounds easy, but give it a try, and you’ll find it’s easier said than done. The remainder of New Year’s Day is typically celebrated with Mexican food, music, dancing, and lots of fireworks!

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6th Jan: Día de Los Reyes Magos

It’s commonplace for kids to open gifts on Día de Los Reyes Magos. This is the day when Mexicans remember the three wise men who followed a star to find baby Jesus and gave him gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. Parents usually put out shoes for their kids to be filled with toys and candy. So children in Mexico often have to follow in the baby Jesus’ footsteps and open them on the same day he got them from the three wise men.

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2nd Feb: Día de la Candelaria

Día de la Candelaria marks the end of the Christmas season in Mexico. Mexicans usually make hot tamales, put them in a small basket, and take them to church for a blessing from their priest. After the blessing, they will eat the tamales and drink atole (a hot corn-based beverage), as well as exchange gifts and dance.


Christmas Food In Mexico

The food in Mexico throughout the year is spectacular, but Christmas brings out the best of Mexican cuisine. Each region of Mexico has its own special dish that it is known for around this time too.

Tamales

No Christmas in Mexico is complete without tamales, the quintessential Mexican antojito. This tasty treat is made by wrapping a mixture of cornmeal, lard, and spices in a leaf or parchment paper. Then it’s steamed to perfection! Tamales can contain different fillings like cheese, pork, beans, or fruit – so you’ll never get bored eating them.

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Romeritos con Mole

Romeritos con Mole is a traditional dish served on the 24th of December. It’s made by simmering Romerito (a Mexican herb) in mole sauce and then adding it to boiled potatoes, vegetables, and shrimp. This tasty combination makes for a delicious and unique Christmas meal!

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Bacalao

A staple in everyone’s Christmas dinner feast, bacalao (codfish) is definitely the most commonly eaten dish at this time of the year. It’s made by boiling the salted codfish with onions and garlic in tomato sauce and then served with boiled potatoes.

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Pozole (Hominy Soup)

Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup made with hominy (dried corn kernels), pork, chicken, garlic, and spices. It’s served on Christmas Eve and is thought to bring good luck for the upcoming year. The dish originates from the state of Guerrero, which they traditionally have every Thursday.

Rosca de Reyes

Christmas in Mexico isn’t complete with the traditional Rosca de Reyes, a traditional sweet bread. It’s usually round and decorated with glaze and dried fruits. Hidden within the dough of this conventional pastry are little figurines that symbolize baby Jesus. Whoever finds one is said to have good luck for 365 days – or until next Christmas!

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Buñuelos

Buñuelos is a type of fried dough that’s popular in Mexico during the Christmas season. They’re usually shaped into balls, rings, or stars and filled with sweet fillings like chocolate, jam, or honey. Buñuelos are then topped with powdered sugar and eaten as a sweet treat.

Ponche Navideño

Ponche Navideño is a much-loved Christmas punch enjoyed in Mexico. It’s made with apples, oranges, pears, prunes, guavas, raisins, and cinnamon. This traditional drink is typically served warm and goes perfectly with tamales or buñuelos.

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Rompope (Mexican Style Eggnog)

Rompope is a delicious Mexican eggnog usually served during the holiday season. It’s made with eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and rum. Depending on your preference, the mixture is then simmered until thickened and served warm or cold.

Hojarascas (Christmas Cookies)

Hojarascas are traditional Mexican cookies that are served during Christmas. They’re made from flour, sugar, and margarine, then cut into various shapes and finished with cinnamon and sugar. These are traditionally eaten with hot chocolate as they can be a little dry.

Ensalada Nochebuena

Ensalada Nochebuena is a traditional Mexican salad served on Christmas Eve. It’s made with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and fruits. Then it’s dressed with olive oil and lime juice for an extra zing!


Mexican Christmas Decorations

Christmas decorations in Mexico are unique to the country, featuring nativity scenes, colorful lights, and paper flags known as “papel picado”. Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments, tinsel, and bright lights.

Piñatas

Piñatas are my favorite part of spending Christmas in Mexico. They’re usually made in the shape of a star and filled with candy, confetti, and other surprises. Piñatas traditionally were made from clay, but today they can be found in all shapes and sizes mostly made from cardboard and papier-mâché. They then fill them with candy and kids take turns hitting them until all the goodies inside spill out onto the floor.

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Flor de Nochebuena

Flor de Nochebuena, or poinsettia flowers, are a popular Christmas decoration in Mexico. They come in different sizes and Cabernet colors such as deep reds and opulent pinks. They are usually placed around the home to add some festive cheer.

Nacimientos (Nativity Displays)

Nacimientos are nativity scenes that are religious displays all around the country at this time of year. They typically feature a scene of the baby Jesus in a manger surrounded by his family, angels, shepherds, and animals. People often display this around their homes to celebrate the birth of Christ.

nativity scene - christmas traditions mexico

Las Pastorelas (Christmas Plays)

Sometimes funny and sometimes serious, Las Pastorelas are popular Christmas plays throughout Mexico. They usually tell the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and feature singing, dancing, and lots of colorful costumes. Around the festive period, you’ll often see groups playing out the scenes on the street by a small nativity display. You can even find them on the metro system throughout Mexico City.

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Christmas Trees

Fun fact: Mexico hosted the world’s tallest Christmas tree back in 2009. It came in at a massive 362 ft (110m) tall! French Emperor Maximilian was the first person to introduce Christmas trees to Mexico back in 1864. Recently they have become a lot more popular throughout the country, and now you see them scattered throughout major cities at religious sites and plaza squares.

Luminarias (Paper Lanterns)

They’re made from paper bags filled with sand and lit with candles to light the way for baby Jesus. This tradition is believed to bring good luck for the upcoming year and provide a festive atmosphere.

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Cantadas

Finally, Cantadas are special singing parties held in churches throughout Mexico on Christmas Eve. The celebration begins with a procession of people carrying the Baby Jesus doll around the church, followed by prayers and traditional folk songs.

Fireworks

If you travel to smaller religious communities within Mexico, such as in the mountainous region of Puebla, you’ll often come across a continual bang of fireworks on Christmas Eve. These are set off to signify the churches’ belief in the birth of Jesus. They often go throughout the night, waking you up sporadically with a loud bang.

mexican christmas traditions - fireworks in guadalajara


Unique Mexican Christmas Traditions

Noche de las Rabanos, Oaxaca

Noche de las Rabanos or The Night of the Radishes, takes place in Oaxaca every 23rd December. Local artisans carve and shape locally-grown radishes into animals, figures, scenes, and other incredible displays to celebrate Christmas.

It began in the 1800s when the Oaxaca Mayor announced a radish carving competition at the local Christmas market. The tradition lives on to this day, but it’s only found in Oaxaca. Check out our list of things to do in Oaxaca.

Niñopa, Xochimilco

Locals have developed a unique Christmas tradition in Xochimilco, an outlying neighborhood of Mexico city best known for its canals and colorful boats. The Niñopa – an image of baby Jesus – is passed through different families of the region. The Mayordomo is the sponsored family that takes the image for the upcoming year. This is a tradition that has been going on for over 400 years.

Puerto Vallarta’s New Year’s Party

Troves of locals and tourists line the streets of Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon to witness the New Year’s spectacular fireworks display. Many bars and restaurants offer special food and drink offers for people to enjoy a night of celebration with friends, family, and strangers. As the clock strikes midnight, everyone erupts into cheers as the sky lights up in colorful hues from all the fireworks.

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Will You Be Spending Christmas in Mexico?

Christmas in Mexico is something special. There are so many Christmas traditions in Mexico, from the food they eat to the parties that are thrown. Each region from Chiapas to Mexico City has something special to offer and will undoubtedly bring some holiday cheer into your life.

If you plan to spend Christmas in Mexico, check out my other articles on different aspects to help your travels here.

  • 50 Popular Mexican Foods
  • Traditional Mexican Desserts & Sweets
  • Best Time to Visit Mexico City
  • Best Time to Visit Tulum
  • 22 Best Day Trips from Mexico City
  • Bacalar Mexico: My Guide to Bacalar Lagoon
  • 25 Best Restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas
  • 22 Best Day Trips from Mexico City
  • 30 Cool Things to Do in Guanajuato, Mexico
  • Guanajuato Itinerary: An Epic 10-Day Road Trip

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Jake is a freelance writer from the United Kingdom who's currently living in Mexico. He graduated with a B.Sc from the University of Liverpool and now travels while incorporating his writing with voluntary work projects to help communities in need around the world. So far, he has visited over 20 countries in 6 different continents. You can find his real-time updates on his Instagram.

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Mercat Central — Touristy but excellent jamon, fruit and oysters 

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  • 20 years on, we’re still traveling hand-in-hand… now with our kid in tow! Life would probably look very different if I hadn’t gone on exchange, met my husband, and got hooked to travel. 🌏

Funny how a small decision can make a huge difference in life. So glad I chose this path — I wouldn’t have it any other way! 

👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

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Which of these resonates with you? 🌎 I’m a firm believer that success is not measured by wealth but by experiences and happiness. Travel doesn’t have to be expensive; we used to backpack around the world for less than $50/day. Life does not end when you have kids, and kids are capable of alot more than you imagine. 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily
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We recently stayed at a beautiful Airbnb in Valencia, Spain 🇪🇸 and we all enjoyed having it as our temporary home. With high ceilings and an open concept, the loft is a rare find in a big city like Valencia. It has 3 queen beds, large cushy sofas, a big dining area and even a work desk - perfect for digital nomads like us. 💻 It’s located next to the hip Russafa district and the lush Parque Central, steps from tapas bars and supermarkets. We spent €150/night for this place, which we found pretty reasonable. Comment AIRBNB and I’ll dm you a link to the apartment. P.S. We paid for the stay ourselves, just wanted to share this rare find with y’all! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Valencia travel | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #spainwithkids #uniquestays #valenciahotels #uniqueairbnb #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily  #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily
3 days ago
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I might be biased as my husband is from Spain and I lived in Spain for 7+ years… but I think Spain has the best food in the world! 🇪🇸 🍷🥘🍤🫒 Our recent trip back to Spain felt like a culinary journey, where we had all of our favorite dishes (mine’s seafood!) and probably ate more than we should. We had paella in Valencia where it was meant to be eaten, fresh mussels right on the beach, perfectly grilled octopus just off the grill, tangy snails in Madrid, and way too many tapas to count. We ate our way through Madrid, Calpe and Valencia and returned back to Mexico with our stomachs and hearts full. 📌Save this list for your next trip to Spain! Madrid Arroceria d’stapa — the best arroz con bogavante (lobster rice) I’ve ever had! @Txapelamadrid — amazing pintxos and traditional txakoli from northern Spain @Loscaracolesdeamadeo — excellent snails and old-school vibes @Cavabaja17 — yummy tapas in lively La Latina Calpe/Javea @Safra.calpe — amazing seafood on the beachfront of Playa de Fossa @costamarifach — great prices, comfort food at the base of the Calpe peñon @Calabandida — set right on the marina, their black-ink fideua was to die for! @Lulubeachclub — stylish joint with gourmet food and man-made ‘beach’ @Calaclemence1 — hip, lively spot perched over Cala Portitxol Valencia Mercat Central — Touristy but excellent jamon, fruit and oysters El Paeller — Amazing paellana valenciana (with rabbit and chicken) Osteria Pedrin — The freshest oysters Ive ever had! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Spain food | Where to eat in Madrid | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #spainwithkids #spanishfood #wheretoeatmadrid #madridfood #wheretoeatvalencia #valenciarestaurants #familytravel #travelwithkids
4 days ago
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A few summers ago, Alberto and I spent 2 blissful weeks in Greece, just the two of us. And it was truly magical! ☀️🔱🏛🧿🌊🧜🏻‍♀️🇬🇷 Sailing the Ionian Sea with @yachtgetaways, we spent our days snorkeling, paddle boarding and exploring gorgeous Greek towns. For the first time in years, we actually had time to nap, read and simply do nothing. 🤿🛥️🌊🌴 By the end of the trip, we felt refreshed and truly rested. It was the break that we never knew we needed! What are your plans for this summer??? Travel, hit the beach, or simply do nothing? #greecetravel #sailinggreece #summeringreece #digitalnomads
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Facts that don’t match our IG feed: 1. We are not full-time travelers; we consider ourselves semi-nomadic, traveling often from our home base in Mexico. 🇲🇽 2. As much as we love travel, we also enjoy having a home base and community. Living somewhere really allows us to immerse deeply and learn about a country’s culture. 3. Like other families, we have boring days at home when we do laundry, clean the house, and take care of household chores. It’s not all beach days, mountain hikes and road trips! ⛰️ 4. Both Alberto and I work full-time remotely. But that also means we need to be always connected, which can be challenging when we travel to remote places. 🛜 5. We hardly get real vacations (only at Christmas or when we’re in places with no wifi). We work even when we’re traveling. Sometimes it can be stressful and tiring. 👩‍💻 6. Despite being a travel writer and blogger, most of our travels are self-funded. We get hosted in certain hotels but we mostly pay our own way these days. 🌎 7. We don’t homeschool our kid; we make the most of school holidays and take Kaleya out of school often to travel. 🧳 8. We’re not super wealthy and don’t have any trust funds — we work hard, we don’t spend money excessively, and we manage our finances well. 💰 9. Kaleya was born in Spain, then we lived in the Netherlands when she was 2-6 years old, and Mexico from 7-10 years old. When people ask her where she’s from, she always proudly says Spain! 🇪🇸 10. Now that Kaleya is 10yo, it’s easy to travel with her! She packs her own bag, reads on her Kindle during downtime and walks everywhere with us. But there are still days when she complains, refuses to walk, and wants to do nothing. 🤪 Just trying to keep it real! Who else can relate to these? 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #digitalnomads
6 days ago
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My parents taught me to dream big ✨— that anything is possible as long as you work hard for it. That big dreams aren’t just for other people — they’re for anyone who’s willing to go after them. ⁣ That stuck with me. And now, I want my kid to grow up seeing that too. I want her to know the world is huge and full of opportunity. That she’s capable of chasing whatever lights her up inside. So we travel. We say yes to adventure. Because the best way to teach her to dream big… is to chase my own dreams. 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily
7 days ago
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We’ve just spent a few days in Valencia 🇪🇸 visiting our friends and sussing out the city to see if we can perhaps live here in future. And as it turns out, we love it more than we expected to! Valencia is the third biggest city in Spain, but the green spaces, bike lanes, and city beaches make it feel livable and friendly. It’s vibrant, international and energetic, just what we’re looking for. For those of you planning a visit with kids, here’s our Valencia itinerary: Day 1 (Ciutat Vella or Old Town) ⛲️Start at the Mercat Central ⛪️ Visit the Cathedral 🕍 See the Lonja de Seda (Silk Exchange) 🦪 Have fresh oysters at Osteria Pedrin 🥘 Try Paella Valenciana at El Paeller 🏰 Climb up the Torre Serrano 🥛 Drink horchata at Orxateria Santa Catalina Day 2 (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) 🚲 Rent a bike (Flexibiles has kids bikes for 15euros/day) 🪴 Cycle through Turia Park, one of the biggest in Europe 🛝 Stop at Parque Gulliver, a giant playground for both kids and adults 🛸 See the futuristic Ciudad de Artes y Ciencias, which consists of a few buildings 🏛️ Visit the Museo de Ciencias (science museum) ⚗️ See an IMAX show at the planetarium l’Hemisferic 🪼 Explore the Oceanografic, the biggest aquarium in Europe Day 3 (The beach) 🚢 Head to the Valencia Marina 🌊 Stroll along the beachfront or enjoy a day on the beach (Malvarrosa is the most popular) 🦞 Enjoy seafood at La Mar or Casa Carmela 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️Explore the neighborhood of el Cabanyal 🍺 Have a drink at Fabrica de Hielo 🌳 Dinner in the hip Russafa area 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel | Valencia with kids #spainwithkids #valenciaspain #valenciawithkids #valenciaitinerary #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily
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Everyone talks about South of Spain but have you heard of these beautiful beach towns in Costa Blanca on the eastern coast? I lived in Spain for 7+ years (my husband is from here) and we’ve been to many beach destinations all over the South of Spain but they can get really busy. 🌊 We love how glorious and quiet the beaches and historic towns here are at this time of the year! These spots are just 1-1.5 hours from Valencia and Alicante, easily accessible by car or bus. 🏝️ 📍 Altea — Voted the most beautiful old town in Spain, topped by a stunning cathedral 📍Calpe — A laidback beach town dominated by the iconic monolith, Peñon de Ifach 📍 Javea — Quaint village surrounded by stunning coves, sea cliffs and beachfront restaurants 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Spain with kids | Spain beaches | Soain travel | Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels #spaintravel #spainbeaches #spain_vacations #costablanca #calpespain #javea #altea #spainwithkids #murallaroja #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads #digitalnomadfamily #digitalnomads
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20 years on, we’re still traveling hand-in-hand… now with our kid in tow! Life would probably look very different if I hadn’t gone on exchange, met my husband, and got hooked to travel. 🌏 Funny how a small decision can make a huge difference in life. So glad I chose this path — I wouldn’t have it any other way! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling  #slowtravel #nomadiclife #digitalnomads
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