Things to do with 2 year old and 9 month old in Cabo, mazatlan, and peurto Vallarta

Going end of February with the 2 kiddos. What are kid friendly things to do... Better if we don't have to take cabs. How far are things from ports from experience?

In all three ports I cannot remember any playgrounds for your 2yo. Mexican sidewalks, away from the tourist areas, could have holes and other obstructions (poles, trees etc). There are curb cutouts but they are to Mexican standards ;).

In Cabo the Marina is nice to walk around. There is no railing at the water’s edge.

PV, the Malecon is nice to walk around. It’s several miles from port. Could take the bus to Rio Cuale 7,5 Pesos. They will take American.

Mazatlan could walk the Blue Line to the Plaza and continue onto the Church and Mercado area. A bit over a mile, flat. Sidewalks are ok. At the Plaza there are two four-step staircases. At the Mazatlan port there are many shops and a flea market.

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A good starting place to discover options is the tour list offered by your cruise line. Many of these cruise line tour options can be done DIY or via private operator. Search TripAdvisor or cruise critic for operator recommendations if you find an acceptable destination.

Mexican cruises are great for eating, drinking, sunset sailing, and beaching. Unfortunately this list is not very small kid friendly.

Be advised that Cabo is a tender port and that can be a challenge with a 9mo and all the needed equipment.

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The Las Caletas excursion in Puerto Vallarta is excellent, but unfortunately expensive, A nice day on the beach with many activities for adults and kids, incl. drinks and lunch. The boattrip to get there is also very nice.

In all three ports, low-key beaches are very accessible.

Mazatlan:

Stone Island. Beach is flat and surf usually small and easy. To get there, go out of the port area, take a left, walk 100 yards to the water taxi dock. Take the taxi across the quay (fun ride for small children), go up and over the small hill and you are there. Continue walking to reach restaurants and lounge chairs. Lety's is our favorite.

Cabo:

Playa Empacadora/Playa Publica Cabo San Lucas. Public beach to the left of the marina. We call it the "No Se Vende" beach b/c there is a large abandoned building on the hill above the beach with "No Se Vende" (No For Sale) painted on it. As you walk out of the tender port, make an immediate left. This will take you along side the Mercado (which might interest your 2 year old). The sidewalk will veer right at the small boat ramp and turn into Finestera. Finnestera will dead end at Blvd Paseo del la Marina. Make a left and follow the blvd around to where it dead ends into the beach. 10 minute walk tops. As you walk along the Blvd., the fenced area to your right looks a bit sketchy, but don't worry. Beach surf is just a bit heavier here than Stone Island, and the wake of boats can kick things up. But boat watching can be fun and if the tide is low, the rocks to the right side of the beach can reveal some sea creatures. We go here every time in Cabo (and will again in Feb).

PV: If you are on Carnival, there is an accessible beach within 3 min walk of the ship. Just cross the parking lot of the dock toward the ocean corner of the hotel, pass along the fence and you are there. Surf is the biggest of the three beaches. If you are on another cruise line, the destination is the same, but the walk is farther (have to walk from the other side of the port).

Great info. We will be cruising with 4 little ones for these three ports late March so info is very helpful. Thanks!