Play Day

Kid-friendly places in Mexico City

Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

A heated indoor pool on the 38th floor, two-double Superior rooms that sleep four, and selected rooms that connect.

The St. Regis Mexico City

An indoor pool and a Children's Club, with a 538 square foot Deluxe King and suites.

Barceló México Reforma

Premium suites of 60 square meters with a separate living room and bedroom, and a heated covered pool on the ninth floor that is just over four feet deep.

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

Superior and Deluxe rooms of 50 and 56 square meters, a heated outdoor pool, and toys, coloring books and crayons for young guests.

Papalote Museo del Niño

An interactive science museum for kids, with diaper changers in the restrooms, stroller and wheelchair loans and a nursing zone.

Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma

A heated outdoor pool and a kids' menu, with suites for more room.

Camino Real Polanco México

Two-double rooms of 431 square feet that sleep four, an outdoor pool, extensive garden grounds and a listed kids club.

Fiesta Americana Reforma

Deluxe two-double rooms with a crib on request, plus suites for more space.

Mondrian Mexico City Condesa

Two-double rooms of 29 square meters that sleep four, with cribs available on request.

Parque La Hormiga

A forest playground in Chapultepec with metal insect-shaped climbing frames, equipment split by age and fenced play areas.

Parque La Mexicana

A park in Santa Fe with two play gardens, swings, shade trees and lakes. Play equipment suits ages 4 to 10, and entry is free.

Aztlán Feria de Chapultepec

An amusement park in Chapultepec with an observation wheel whose cabins hold six, and grounds that are free to enter.

Colima 71 Art Community Hotel

Studios of 430 to 538 square feet, each with a full kitchen.

Galería Plaza Reforma

Signature Double rooms with two double beds for four guests, including up to two kids, and a rooftop penthouse pool.

Hotel Círculo Condesa

Rooms of 35 square meters with two matrimonial beds and a private terrace for two adults and two kids, and suites that add a jacuzzi.

Hotel Marbella México

Double and Junior rooms with two matrimonial beds, some with terraces, and a Master room with a balcony that can connect to another.

Le Méridien Mexico City Reforma

Suites from 45 square meters with separate living and sleeping areas and big tubs.

Parque España

A playground with baby swings and a ramp-style jungle gym, set among trees near an ornamental lake and bridge and a youth library.

Parque Lincoln

A playground with a rising climbing concourse, slides, climbing walls and solid-back swings, beside reflection pools and aviaries.

Parque México

Condesa's landscaped park, with playgrounds, leafy walks, pergolas and plenty of shade.

Plaza Río de Janeiro

A small, tree-filled plaza in Roma with a replica of the David fountain and a playground for older kids.

Porfirio's Masaryk

Mexican food with a kids' menu, a ludoteca with a nanny, and a club for ages 4 to 11.

Rincón Argentino - Polanco

An Argentine grill with a kids' menu and the Pirate's Life play area for walking kids 0.90 to 1.40 meters tall.

Acuario Inbursa

An aquarium in Plaza Carso whose general ticket also covers a second Interactive Aquarium on the first floor.

Alameda Central

A historic garden in the Centro with shade, long promenades and decorative fountains.

Bistró Chapultepec

A terrace restaurant on Lago Mayor in Chapultepec's second section, with lake views and shareable dishes including pizza.

Botánico - Condesa

A garden restaurant in Condesa with contemporary Mexican and international cooking, a covered patio and a pond to look at.

Churrería El Moro - Condesa

A churro shop serving churros, hot chocolate and coffee, a favorite of kid travelers.

Contramar

A Mexican seafood restaurant in Roma Norte, serving seasonal fish and seafood.

El Kioskito - Chapultepec/Roma

Carnitas, tortillas and quesadillas to share, with a reported play area of slides, walkways and climbing at the Sonora 6 branch.

Jardín Botánico de Chapultepec

A free botanical garden in Chapultepec with cactus beds and tree shade, a calm place for a walk.

Museo de Arte Popular

A folk art museum where kid travelers loved the fantastic creatures. Admission is free for anyone under 18.

Museo del Juguete Antiguo México

A museum of antique toys, set out as a collection to look at and talk about.

Museo del Templo Mayor

An archaeological site and museum in the Centro Histórico, where the Templo Mayor ruins sit outdoors beside the galleries.

Museo Frida Kahlo - Casa Azul

Frida Kahlo's blue house museum in Coyoacán, with a garden.

Museo Nacional de Antropología

The national archaeology and anthropology museum in Chapultepec, with a courtyard umbrella fountain and a restaurant on site.

Museo Nacional de Historia - Castillo de Chapultepec

The national history museum inside Chapultepec Castle, up on a hill, with historic furnished rooms to walk through.

Museo Soumaya - Plaza Carso

A free art museum in Plaza Carso, with sculpture that kids like to pose beside.

Panadería Rosetta - Roma Norte

A bakery and cafe in Roma Norte known for its breads and sourdough, close to the Plaza Río de Janeiro playground.

Parque Bicentenario

A large park with several playgrounds, skate and sports space, picnic room and an orchid collection.

Piantao - Cuicuilco

An Argentine grill with a garden to sit in and generous portions.

Restaurante Arroyo

A large Mexican restaurant in Tlalpan with music and dancing and a play area on site.

San Ángel Inn

A garden restaurant serving Mexican food, with more formal sit-down service.

Universum Museo de las Ciencias

A university science museum with Espacio Infantil, a space for ages 0 to 8 with an adult, and a nursing room.

Zócalo Central Hotel

Standard rooms with two full beds that sleep four, in the Centro Histórico near the Zócalo.

Zoológico de Chapultepec

The Chapultepec zoo, with giraffes, lions and rabbits on stroller-friendly paths. Entry is free.