This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, our family can receive a little extra spending cash for our next adventure, at no cost to you. Read my privacy policy and disclosure here. Many Americans have a pretty one-sided view of Mexico City. When we announced we were planning to visit Mexico City with kids, we got a lot of this:.
There is crime, there are murders, there are kidnappings. But that is true in major cities everywhere, and Mexico City is not as dangerous for foreigners as it once was. And now that that is out of the way, let me just say this: CDMX is amazing! It is vibrant, historic, friendly, and oh-so-delicious. If you are planning to visit Mexico City with a baby or toddler, read on to learn more. Note that while we visited with a 2 and 4 year old for this trip, this guide is tailored to babies and toddlers with some info that is applicable for big kids, too!
This is a city of 9 million, and you bet there are a lot of families. And in a county with a culture that is known for nurturing families, even the most cosmopolitan and business-savvy city is going to be family-friendly. Kids menus, coloring sheets, and high chairs are a thing in Mexico this is very much not the case in many areas of the world.
Our kids were welcomed, but not fawned over. In Mexico, this never happened once β they are used to seeing kids like ours and the locals were all kind but not overly friendly with them. So I am going to really start out with some of the safety issues, and then get into the more fun stuff. And where you stay makes a huge difference in this city.
There are neighborhoods in Mexico City that are not safe for tourists, period. I hate to generalize, but when traveling with kids, follow the conventional wisdom and stay out of these areas.
