Mexico City with Kids: Five Days at an Altitude That Changes the Pace

2,240 meters above sea level, a giant city, and a child to entertain. It works, but only if you respect the rule of taking it slow for the first two days.

  1. Mexico City with Kids: Five Days at an Altitude That Changes the Pace

    2,240 meters above sea level, a giant city, and a child to entertain. It works, but only if you respect the rule of taking it slow for the first two days.

  2. 01.

    The 2,240m altitude will knock out a child on the second day if you rush on the first — hydrate twice as much and cancel heavy physical activity in the first 48h.

  3. 02.

    Chapultepec isn't one outing, it's four. Castle, lake, zoo, and Anthropology need separate days or distinct half-days.

  4. 03.

    Xochimilco works on Saturdays or Sundays due to the energy of Mexican families — weekdays are cheaper but too empty to excite kids.

  5. 04.

    Lucha Libre at Arena México is safe for ages 8 and up; below that, the noise and smoke can be frightening.

  6. 05.

    Spicy Mexican food is manageable — quesadillas, tortilla soup without chili, and Mexican rice can save any day.

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    2,240 meters above sea level, a giant city, and a child to entertain. It works, but only if you respect the rule of taking it slow for the first two days.

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Mexico City with Kids: Five Days at an Altitude That Changes the Pace

2,240 meters above sea level, a giant city, and a child to entertain. It works, but only if you respect the rule of taking it slow for the first two days.

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