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Where to Stay in Cancun Mexico

Where to Stay in Cancun Mexico 2025

June 14, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Cancun, Mexico? I’ve put together a detailed guide highlighting the best areas to stay in Cancun, and the best hotels in Cancun.

Located along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun is gloriously blessed with miles and miles of spearmint water and the world’s second biggest reef. Developed in the 1970’s by the Mexican government, Cancun has since risen to become one of the most popular beach destinations in North America.

Yes Cancun can be artificial and commercialised — with one resort after another lining the hotel zone — but veer off the touristy area and you’ll find a surprisingly authentic downtown. And if you venture further, there’s a world of cenotes (sinkholes), lagoons with crystal clear waters, and eco parks waiting to be explored.

We live just 1 hour away from Cancun and often hop over on weekend trips so I know Cancun rather well. There’s a huge variety of things to do in Cancun, from scuba diving in the world’s second largest coral reef to chowing on street tacos and browsing local markets. To help you plan your Cancun holiday, I’ve compiled a detailed guide on where to stay in Cancun including the best areas to stay.

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Table of Contents

  • Best Areas to Stay in Cancun
    • Prices of Cancun Hotels
  • Where to Stay in Cancun Hotel Zone
    • Best Hotels in Zona Hotelera
  • Punta Cancun: Where to Stay in Cancun for Nightlife
    • Best Hotels in Punta Cancun
  • Downtown Cancun: Where to Stay in Cancun for Cheap
    • Best Hotels in El Centro
  • Costa Mujeres: Where to Stay in Cancun for Couples
    • Best Hotels in Costa Mujeres
  • Puerto Morelos: Where to Stay in Cancun with Family
    • Best Hotels in Puerto Morelos
  • Cancun Travel Guide
    • How to Get to Cancun, Mexico
    • Best Time to Visit Cancun
    • Is it Safe to Visit Cancun?
    • How to Stay Connected in Cancun 
    • Have You Decided Where to Stay in Cancun ?

Best Areas to Stay in Cancun

The first hotels were built on what was a caye (sand bar) and is now known as the Cancun hotel zone. The Hotel Zone faces the Caribbean Sea and is fringed by the best beaches in the Yucatan Peninsula. It’s packed with resorts, but you’ll also find restaurants, water parks, a few attractions, and malls.

Curious travelers who prefer a taste of Mexico should base themselves in Downtown Cancun, amidst a hodgepodge of local markets and taquerias. Those seeking peace and tranquility will like staying in the quieter areas of Costa Mujeres and Puerto Morelos.

I’ve chosen these 5 best areas to stay in Cancun and have also shared the best hotels in each of these areas.

  • Cancun Hotel Zone – best area for first-time visitors
  • Downtown Cancun – best area for budget travelers
  • Punta Cancun – best area for nightlife lovers
  • Costa Mujeres – best area for couples
  • Puerto Morelos – best area for families

Hi, I’m Nellie — a lifelong traveler, book author, and adventurous mum. In 2021, we moved our home base to San Miguel de Allende, and absolutely fell in love with Mexico. I created this blog to share my love for Mexico; read more here.

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Prices of Cancun Hotels

Hotel prices in Cancun are some of the highest in Mexico; expect to pay at least $200/night for a budget beachfront hotel (even the older ones) here. A mid-range hotel here costa approximately $400/night and a luxury one that run up to $1000/night.

In general, hotels on the beachfront are much more expensive than hotels further inland. You can save quite a bit by staying in Downtown Cancun. This would be the area where you’ll find more locals and Mexican vibes.

Cancun is rather spread out, and you’ll need to catch a taxi, take a bus, or rent a car to get around. This is probably why most resort-goers seem to stay in their hotels and rarely venture out to explore. That’s such a waste as there are many things to do in Cancun and it’s worthwhile to rent a car and head out!

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Where to Stay in Cancun Hotel Zone

The Cancun Hotel Zone is a 14-mile (22 km) strip of land along the Cancun beach lined with hotels, high-end shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. If you are a first-time traveler or just seeking some down time on the beach, Zona Hotelera is the best area to stay in Cancun for you.

The main heart of the Hotel Zone is in the northern part, which tends to be busier and more crowded. The southern part has quiet beaches, only a handful of restaurants, and is more peaceful, making it ideal for destination weddings.

Some of the best things to do in the Cancun Hotel Zone is to visit the Mayan Museum of Cancun and explore el Rey archaeological site. The public beach Playa Delfina is found here.

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Best Hotels in Zona Hotelera

Budget – Residence Inn by Marriott

Located in the quiet southern part of the Hotel Zone, the Residence Inn is a brand new hotel with spotlessly clean apartments. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and come with a walk-in wardrobe, shower, and balcony with sea views. They also have a well-equipped kitchen, a living area and a pool. It’s an excellent place to stay in Cancun on a budget. Check rates here.

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Mid-Range – Oleo Cancun Playa

With a stunning beachfront location along the Cancun beach, the all-inclusive Oleo Cancun is equipped with modern amenities, a range of fun activities, and unique restaurants serving the best Mexican cuisine. They also offer ocean-view rooms and world-class hospitality. Check rates here.

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Luxury – Iberostar Selection Cancun

The Iberostar Selection is one of the best hotels in Cancun. We stayed here on our first trip to Cancun and were pretty impressed by this resort (considering we are not fans of all-inclusive resorts). It has a classic beachfront, multiple outdoor pools, a kid’s club, a tennis court, and a fitness center. You wouldn’t want to leave the hotel’s fully-equipped spacious rooms and world-class amenities. Check rates here.

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Family Friendly – Ocean View Apartment

Ocean View Apartment offers individual accommodations equipped with their own balconies, kitchen, microwave, minibar, and coffee maker. The condo is modern, clean, and tastefully decorated, and is an excellent stay on the beach in Cancun for big families and those traveling with groups of 4. Check rates here.

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Adults-only – Secrets The Vine Cancun

A few steps from Cancun beach, Secrets The Vine is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort. Staying here, you will have free access to their on-site restaurants, multiple outdoor swimming pools, a spa and many other luxurious facilities. It’s a perfect place to get royal treatment and ideal for honeymooners. Check rates here. 

where to stay in cancun hotel zone - Adults-only – Secrets The Vine Cancun


Punta Cancun: Where to Stay in Cancun for Nightlife

Punta Cancun is the heart of the Hotel Zone, brimming with nightclubs, bars and restaurants. By night, the area explodes with life and it’s definitely an area suitable for young travelers and spring-breakers.

The beach area in Punta Cancun is partially shielded against strong waves and hurricane winds by Isla Mujeres, which gives it the softest sand, gentler waves, and less sargasso seaweed. I usually come to this area on our weekend trips as the beach is much nicer.

Some of the interesting sights in this area include La Isla shopping village and the Interactive Aquarium Cancún. Here’s also where you’ll find the Sky Wheel Cancun (a giant ferris wheel with panoramic views), and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.

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Best Hotels in Punta Cancun

Budget – Selina Cancun Laguna

Digital nomads rejoice! Selina, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel brands, has opened a branch here with beautifully-designed accommodation and co-working spaces. It’s a funky and trendy place perfect for today’s nomadic traveler to live, work and explore. Selina Laguna also runs yoga sessions, local experiences, and fun parties at night. Check rates here.

Best Hotels in Punta Cancun

Mid-Range – Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort

Set at the center of all the entertainment and nightlife, Presidente Intercontinental resort has a variety of bars and restaurants and 2 outdoor pools. It is modern, stylish, and will spoil you with its gorgeous private beach, luxurious amenities, and generous hospitality. Check rates here.

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Luxury – Hyatt Ziva Cancun

Situated at a prime location in Punta Cancun, Hyatt Ziva is amongst the best hotels in Cancun. They have luxurious rooms with private balconies, 3 infinity pools, and an oceanfront spa. With the beach just a few steps away, it is the best all-inclusive in Cancun. Check rates here.

where to stay in cancun - Luxury – Hyatt Ziva Cancun

Family Friendly – Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites

Located very close to Pok-ta-Pok golf course, the Kin Ha Villas and Suites presents a unique concept of big one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites perfect for staying in Cancun with a family. The property is beautifully landscaped, has a kid’s pool and access to a gorgeous beach. Check rates here.

where to stay in cancun - Family Friendly – Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites

Adults-only – Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva Cancun

If you are looking for a honeymoon accommodation, look no further than this stunning hotel. At Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva, you will have your private butler, a hot tub on the patio, an adult-only infinity pool with ocean views, and a private rooftop bar. I have this property in my go-to list whenever I visit Cancun next. Check rates here.

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Downtown Cancun: Where to Stay in Cancun for Cheap

Downtown Cancun, also known as el Centro, is the city center brimming with Mexican flavors. It’s the best area to stay in Cancun for backpackers and curious travelers looking for local vibes. You will find several hole-in-the-wall taquerias and traditional restaurants serving Mexican staples. Everything here is cheaper than what you will pay at Hotel Zone. And most budget hotels are concentrated here in Downtown Cancun.

The bus terminal and colectivo stations are all located in Downtown Cancun, making it an easy launchpad to explore other parts of the Yucatan Peninsula, like Chichen Itza, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. And you won’t need a car to get around, as you can walk or take colectivos to explore Downtown Cancun.

Plus, there’s a lot more to do in Downtown Cancun than the Hotel zone. Families with kids will love strolling around Parque Las Palapas, a city park with playground, food stalls, and an open-air stage for performances. Mercado 28 is another great spot to try local food, browse handicraft, and people watch. Read here for a full list of things to do in Downtown Cancun.

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Best Hotels in El Centro

Budget – Ibis Cancun Centro

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Bright, airy, and centrally located, Ibis Cancun is a great base for your time in the city. This budget-friendly hotel has two on-site restaurants, a café, and a bar. It is an excellent affordable stay option for digital nomads as each room has a work desk and unlimited Wi-Fi. Check rates here.

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Mid-Range – Suites Malecon Cancun

My friends have stayed at this 4-star hotel, and they highly recommend it to those with a mid-range budget. Located in a high-rise next to Plaza las Americas mall, it’s walking distance from restaurants and shops. The suites offer incredible views of Cancun city and Nichupte Lagoon. Check rates here.

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Luxury – Four Points by Sheraton

Set right in the center of El Centro, Four Points by Sheraton is one of the best hotels in Cancun. It enjoys a prime location in the heart of the downtown area, so most tourist attractions are just a short walk away. Stay here for exceptional hospitality. Also suitable for remote workers as all the rooms come with a work desk. Check rates here.

where to stay in cancun - Luxury – Four Points by Sheraton

Family Friendly – AMARA Beachfront Apartments by the Sea

Bring your family and friends and have fun at this fully equipped downtown aparthotel. They have a full kitchen, an outdoor swimming pool, and a sun terrace that has spectacular sea views. The rooms are spacious and can sleep up to 6 guests. Check rates here.

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Costa Mujeres: Where to Stay in Cancun for Couples

Located north of the established Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres is the newest neighborhood in Cancun. The area enjoys soft sand and gentle waves like Punta Cancun, making the beach safe for swimming and stand-up paddle boarding. 

Costa Mujeres (also known as Playa Mujeres) is a quiet and less-frequented area compared to Downtown Cancun and Hotel Zone. It is the best area to stay in Cancun for a leisure retreat and romantic honeymoon.

Staying in Costa Mujeres will give you easy access to El Meco Ruins, a small archaeological site that dates back to 200-600 A.D.  it’s not as well preserved as the Tulum ruins, but still well worth a visit. Scuba and sailing excursions, as well as the ferry to Isla Mujeres, leave from this area’s marina. 

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Best Hotels in Costa Mujeres

Budget – Kabil Ocean View -Playa del Niño

The Kabil Ocean View is a 1-minute walk from the beach and a rare budget option in Costa Mujeres. The host of this BnB is friendly and arranges for an airport transfer on request. All the rooms come with a balcony and offer fantastic sea views. Check rates here.

Mid-Range – Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

This is the best all-inclusive in Cancun, featuring Hollywood memorabilia, themed experiences, and 4 grand swimming pools to bring big-screen excitement to the beautiful beachfront. Guests of all age groups love their designer rooms with private furnished balconies or patios. Check rates here.

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Luxury – Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

Set in the Playa Mujeres Complex, with its world-famous golf course, this all-inclusive, family-oriented resort will spoil you for choices with 2 infinity pools, 4 hot tubs, 2 kid’s pools, and multiple FnB outlets. Adults can access the amenities of their adult-only resort next door. Check rates here.

where to stay in cancun - Luxury – Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

Family Friendly – Villa del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

This family-friendly beachfront oasis is ideal if you are looking for relaxation, luxury, and first-class service. Most of the elegantly spacious rooms at this property boast spectacular sea views. Check rates here.

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Adults Only – TRS Coral Hotel

This hotel offers ultra-modern interiors and state-of-the-art amenities exclusively to adults. It is one of the best hotels in Cancun for people seeking romantic retreats. Their rooms are stylish and spacious, with outdoor space, hydro-massaging tubs, and panoramic sea views. Check rates here.

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Puerto Morelos: Where to Stay in Cancun with Family

In my opinion, Puerto Morelos is the best area to enjoy the beauty of Riviera Maya without the rush of Hotel Zone and Downtown Cancun. Puerto Morelos is located about 20 minutes south, halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. It is a small fishing town that has managed to retain a sense of authenticity. Stay here for old-world charm, simple beach living, and laid-back vibes.

There are more small boutique hotels here than big-scale all-inclusive resorts. The village is small and you can walk everywhere. Plus, it’s within easy reach from many kid-friendly outdoorsy activities like the botanical gardens, the Ruta de los Cenotes (a route dotted with many natural freshwater pools), and Croco Cun (an interactive animal shelter).

The beachfront at Puerto Morelos is a breeding ground for turtles, and you might get the chance to witness the egg-nesting and baby turtle hatching from April to November. Off the beach lies a spectacular reef and you can easily hop on snorkeling tours from the pier.

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Best Hotels in Puerto Morelos

Budget – Hotel Amar Inn

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Hotel Amar Inn, a family-owned hotel, is merely 50 meters away from the Puerto Morelos beach. They have comfortable garden view or sea view rooms, and a terrace. Book a room here if you want access to a super cool outdoor pool and an inner courtyard for kids to play. Check rates here.

Best Hotels in Puerto Morelos

Mid-Range – Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort

One of the best places to stay on the beach in Puerto Morelos, this hotel is not overly expensive and offers comfortable rooms. It features an outdoor pool with water slides for kids, an adult-only pool, and four on-site restaurants serving Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. Check rates here.

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Luxury – Dreams Jade Resort & Spa

This gorgeous, 5-star resort is my pick for where to stay in Cancun if you are looking for unmatched luxury. They have a private beach, 3 outdoor pools, 8 restaurants, and a terrace with sea and jungle views. After a tiring day of splashing in the ocean, I was thrilled to make use of their very relaxing hydrotherapy spa. Check rates here.

Best Hotels in Puerto Morelos - Luxury – Dreams Jade Resort & Spa

Family Friendly – Vela’s Condos Ocean Front

A bare 100 meters from the beach, Vela’s Condos Ocean Front offers individual apartments with a fully equipped kitchen. This condo-hotel is an excellent value for money and the best to stay in Cancun with family. The rooms flaunt a neat design and come with a private bathroom. Check rates here.

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Adults-only – Valentin Imperial Maya

Your all-inclusive stay at Valentin Imperial Maya will include a clean stretch of gorgeous private beach, beachfront dining, night-time entertainment, and a full-service spa. This property has rooms with ocean-view balconies and jetted tubs. Check rates here.

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Cancun Travel Guide

How to Get to Cancun, Mexico

The gateway to Cancun is the Cancun International Airport. You can find cheap flights to Cancun from many major cities in the U.S. and Mexico. There are flights as cheap as $188 from New York to Cancun roundtrip. 

Flying from Europe to Mexico is also affordable, especially from London and Madrid. We took a direct flight from Madrid to Cancun on Iberojet for just $350. You can get really cheap deals off season.

Book Flights to Cancun

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Best Time to Visit Cancun

Cancun enjoys pleasant weather year-round, but the winter months (December to April) are considered the best time to visit the city. We recommend visiting Cancun during the shoulder season (September to November) when there are fewer tourists. 

June through November is also Cancun’s hurricane season. There are chances of a hurricane striking during your vacation, with days of heavy rainfall and storms. Check the weather forecast before your trip and as always, we recommend getting travel insurance in case of any incident.

TIP: It’s important to have travel insurance whether you’re traveling for weeks or years. Safety Wing is the most popular travel insurance company for COVID19-coverage. I use their Nomad Insurance plan, which covers worldwide travel. Refer to my travel insurance guide for more details.

Best Time to Visit Cancun


Is it Safe to Visit Cancun?

Cancun is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico and is generally safe for tourists. Most crimes in Cancun don’t involve tourists; and they are usually drug-related. As long as you steer clear of drug cartels and drugs in general, you should be fine.

I highly recommend avoiding deserted streets (especially during nighttime), keeping your personal belongings in a safe place, and steering clear of dodgy company.

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How to Stay Connected in Cancun 

Internet in Mexico is pretty fast and reliable, and you can get WiFi in most hotels and guesthouses. But I recommend getting an eSIM before traveling or a SIM card at the airport upon arrival. You can also get it at any OXXO shop in Mexico. 

A SIM card itself costs between 29 and 149 pesos (around $1-6 USD). You can get 3GB of data valid for 30 days on the sin limite plan (unlimited) for 200 pesos (~8 USD.) That will also give you unlimited calls, texts, and most social media within North America. 

Read my guide on how to get a SIM card in Mexico.

How to Stay Connected in Cancun 


Have You Decided Where to Stay in Cancun ?

In my opinion, Playa Mujeres and Puerto Morelos are the best areas to stay in Cancun, away from the touristy Hotel Zone and Downtown areas but still close to everything the area offers.

Hopefully this guide has helped you decide where to stay in Cancun Mexico. For more info on Cancun, check out this comprehensive list of things to do in Cancun. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions about accommodation in Cancun.

For those who are planning to travel more of Mexico, check out other articles I’ve written on Mexico:

  • 30 Fun Things to Do in Cancun
  • Best Things to Do in Holbox
  • How to Get to Isla Holbox
  • 10-Day Yucatan Road Trip Itinerary
  • 35 Fun Things to Do in the Yucatan Peninsula
  • 15 Things to Do in Cozumel

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  • We travel with our kid not for the bucket lists or perfect photos — but for moments like this.

Real, raw, a little surreal.

A massive whale rising from the deep, playfully teasing us like a puppy eager to be pet. We reached out and stroke him, as he continued to linger next to our boat. 🐋⛴️🌊🐋

This moment is exactly why we travel.

We travel to stand in awe and feel wonder. To connect — with nature and with each other. To show our daughter there’s something bigger than ourselves. 🍃🌳🌺💦

📍Magdalena Bay, Baja California 🇲🇽 

Disclaimer: Whale interactions in Magdalena Bay are entirely whale-initiated, gentle, and closely regulated to ensure no harm or stress is caused to the animals. These encounters are considered ethical and support local conservation efforts.

#MagdalenaBay #Bajacalifornia #mexicowithkids #familytravel #travelwithkids #wildlifetravel #digitalnomadfamily
  • ✨ We just spent an epic birthday weekend in Valle de Bravo 🇲🇽 with our friends and it was everything we could have asked for! ✨

Despite being just 2 hours from Mexico City, it feels like a true escape — with rolling hills, endless pine forests and waterfalls. Here’s what we did:

🌲 Explored the cobblestone streets + colorful markets
🪂 Paraglided over the valley (unreal views!)
🚤 Took a boat ride at sunset
🌄 Hiked to waterfalls + lookout points
🔥 Cozy bonfire nights at our glass cabin
🎂 Celebrated with cake + mountain air

Valle de Bravo, you surprised us in the best way. Here’s to discovering more places like this in Mexico!

#valledebravo #familytravel #travelwithkids #mexicotravel #mexicowithkids #livinginmexico
  • To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked all of us on a paragliding adventure and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 

Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding.

Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it, bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving i! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. 

Thanks Marko @parapentevalledebravo.mx for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.]

#paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
  • To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked a paragliding adventure for us and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 

Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding.

Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it — bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving it! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. 

Thanks @flumenparagliding for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.]

#paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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My daughter loves to read — she’s always holding a book and she has more books than toys at home — so when @dkbooks commissioned me to write a kids’ book, it was a dream come true. I’ve now written/co-authored six books (hopefully more to come) and EXPLORERS is still the one I’m most proud of! It’s a beautifully illustrated book about the world’s greatest explorers: from Ferdinand Magellan to Barbara Hillary. Suitable for kids aged 7-10. Comment EXPLORERS and I’ll send you a link to it. ;) 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily
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Happy Father’s Day to Alberto!!! You’re an amazing dad and we’re so grateful to have you as our anchor. ⚓️ Can’t imagine doing life without you. We love you! 😘 #fathersday #fatherlove❤️ #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures #travelwithkids
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After 4 years of living in Mexico 🇲🇽 , these are the most underrated places we’ve discovered — and trust me, they’re worth the detour: 🏔️Copper Canyon, Chihuahua — Mountains hikes, stone valleys and a spectacular canyon-rim train journey. 🦋 Sierra Chincua, Michoacan — Home to the annual monarch butterfly migration. 🌿 Huasteca Potosina – Waterfalls, turquoise rivers & jungle magic. 
🌋 Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas – Stunning canyon, waterfalls, indigenous villages and epic nature with hardly any crowds. 
🌲 Valle de Bravo – A lakeside town in the mountains that feels like a Mexican Switzerland. 
💎 Laguna Bacalar – The “Lake of Seven Colors” that feels like the Maldives. Mexico is full of hidden gems — if you look beyond the resorts. Which one are you adding to your list?👇 #hiddenmexico #underratedmexico #mexpats #mexicotravel #familytravel #offthebeatenpath #slowtravel #mexicoliving #pueblomagico #huastecapotosina #bacalar #chiapas #digitalnomadfamily
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A sneak peek of our daily life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽! Our life isn’t all road trips, beach days and mountain hikes. In reality, we work, exercise, do after-school activities, and have a routine like everyone else. 💻 It’s pretty fun to do daily life in Mexico though! We do more activities and eat out more than we used to in Europe (don’t let the video fool you — we eat lots of street food and Mexican grub too!) and we meet up with friends more often here too. 🌮🇲🇽 As much as we like going on adventures, we also enjoy having a home base with community and friendships to make life so much more meaningful. ❤️ We’re changing our home base in a month’s time and it’s gonna be tough to leave Mexico but I’m 100% sure we’ll be back soon! 👋🏻 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 #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #livinginmexico
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I don’t have anything against Disney, but I just don’t think that’s the only way to travel with kids. We’ve bathed elephants in Thailand and fed alpacas in Peru. 🦙 
We’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia that left our legs shaking—but our hearts so full. ⛰️
 We’ve snorkeled with turtles in the Caribbean Sea, and ran up and down sand dunes in the Sahara. 🐫
 We’ve watched glaciers calve with a thunderous crack, and eaten street food that made us question everything we thought we knew about dinner. 🌮 There’s magic — in the unconventional way. The kind that grows when a kid realizes they’re braver than they thought, stronger than they imagined, and endlessly curious about the world. ✨ So no, it’s not Disneyland. 
It’s a wilder, messier, sometimes muddier kind of wonder.
 👋🏻 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 #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures #holyairball #holyfknairball
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We travel with our kid not for the bucket lists or perfect photos — but for moments like this. 
Real, raw, a little surreal. 
A massive whale rising from the deep, playfully teasing us like a puppy eager to be pet. We reached out and stroke him, as he continued to linger next to our boat. 🐋⛴️🌊🐋 This moment is exactly why we travel. We travel to stand in awe and feel wonder. To connect — with nature and with each other. To show our daughter there’s something bigger than ourselves. 🍃🌳🌺💦
 📍Magdalena Bay, Baja California 🇲🇽 Disclaimer: Whale interactions in Magdalena Bay are entirely whale-initiated, gentle, and closely regulated to ensure no harm or stress is caused to the animals. These encounters are considered ethical and support local conservation efforts. #MagdalenaBay #Bajacalifornia #mexicowithkids #familytravel #travelwithkids #wildlifetravel #digitalnomadfamily
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✨ We just spent an epic birthday weekend in Valle de Bravo 🇲🇽 with our friends and it was everything we could have asked for! ✨ 
Despite being just 2 hours from Mexico City, it feels like a true escape — with rolling hills, endless pine forests and waterfalls. Here’s what we did: 🌲 Explored the cobblestone streets + colorful markets
🪂 Paraglided over the valley (unreal views!)
🚤 Took a boat ride at sunset
🌄 Hiked to waterfalls + lookout points
🔥 Cozy bonfire nights at our glass cabin
🎂 Celebrated with cake + mountain air Valle de Bravo, you surprised us in the best way. Here’s to discovering more places like this in Mexico! #valledebravo #familytravel #travelwithkids #mexicotravel #mexicowithkids #livinginmexico
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To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked all of us on a paragliding adventure and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding. Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it, bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving i! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. Thanks Marko @parapentevalledebravo.mx for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.] #paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked a paragliding adventure for us and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding. Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it — bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving it! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. Thanks @flumenparagliding for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.] #paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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