Take your family to Mexico with confidence! Restaurants, attractions, coffee shops and, indeed, most public places will gladly accept children and make them and their parents feel welcome.

Restaurants and diners in Mexico have children's menus on the table; if not, you can ask for a children's menu and one will be brought to you. Many chain restaurants and diners also offer children's play areas.

Family is a pivotal element of Mexican society and culture and it's quite usually to see three or four generations sitting at a restaurant table enjoying a meal: especially at the weekends.

Generally speaking, children over the age of 6 will benefit more from a trip to Mexico than those younger than this age. This is partly due to the long flights (especially if you are traveling from Canada, north-east USA or Europe) but also because Mexico is a country filled with culture and slightly older children may gain more from the experience than young infants would.

Lone Parents and Children under 18 Traveling alone to Mexico: It is no longer necessary for single parents or unaccompanied minors to produce notarized letters or other supporting documentation. Instead, each child MUST have his/her own passport. As with adults, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.