Families & Children in Mexico

There’s More to Mexican Piñatas than Meets the Eye

The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent

The Magnificent Experience of Mexico’s Copper Canyon

Take an extraordinary train journey through Mexico's Copper Canyon to experience dramatic landscapes and absorb breath-taking natural scenery

Experience the Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

Experience the extraordinary Monarch Butterflies that overwinter in Mexico between November and March each year

Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead

An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes

Kings’ Day Gifts and Kings’ Loaf Traditions in Mexico

Mexico traditionally closes out its Christmas and New Year celebrations on January 6th—"Día de Reyes"

New Year Celebrations in Mexico

There are ample opportunities to welcome-in the New Year in Mexico

Schools and Education in Mexico

If you are living in Mexico with children of school-age, you will need to choose from the various institutions where they may gain a proper education during their stay here This guide gives you an overview of the private school system in Mexico as...