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Bringing children to Cabo San Lucas can add plenty of joy to your trip, but along with the extra fun is extra responsibility.
This is a good example where just a little information can go a long way towards making your visit safer and more enjoyable.
For information on bringing Fluffy and Fido south of the border drop by the TAKING PETS TO CABO section of Cabo Expo.
Kids love Cabo and Cabo loves kids! The Mexican culture appreciates children of all ages and they are welcome and appreciated just about anywhere in the country. Carlos Fiesta brought his daughter Tracy to Cabo before she was one year old! But before heading to Cabo with a rugrat or two in tow there are a few things to keep in mind.
A very important rule to follow involves the bringing of a child to Mexico (anyone under 18 years of age) by only one parent. If there are two parents for the child it is important to bring along a notarized letter of permission from the parent that had to stay home and miss all the fun, allowing the child to travel into the country.
The same holds true for minors who travel to Mexico with adults other than their parents. Both parents must sign and notarize a letter giving permission for the supervising adult to bring the minor into and out of the country.
This letter is also a good format for the children's parents to provide permission for the supervising adult to make emergency medical decisions on behalf of the minor in the event that the children's parents cannot be reached. Including the parent's contact numbers on this letter is another good idea.
Just like adults, children must be properly documented to visit Mexico. Children under 2 years of age should travel with an original birth certificate or a certified copy of an original (raised or colored seal).
Children 2 years old and older will also need a Tourist Card when travelling beyond the border tourist zones. Information on obtaining a Tourist Card and requirements for travelers can be reviewed in the TOURIST CARD section of Mexico Expo.
When travelling to Cabo San Lucas by air or cruise ship this documentation is usually checked very thoroughly by the ticket people. Don't plan on getting past the gate with children unless these necessary travel documents are with you.
When traveling by vehicle this documentation is more loosely reviewed, although no less required. Traveling southbound in Baja visitors are usually not asked for documentation unless there is some type of an accident. Traveling northbound the authorities are more prone to check for proper documentation.
Speaking of children...most kids get so excited about having fun while on vacation that they completely forget about sunburn prevention. This is one more responsibility to add to the parent check list. For good information on skin protection while visiting Mexico drop by the SUNSCREEN TIPS section of Mexico Expo.
Looking for a creative way to spend time with the kids while travelling in Cabo? Having them learn a little Spanish is a great way to pass the traveling time, and will help them learn something new and constructive in the process. A DOGGIE BAG OF SPANISH is a great primer for the kids!
Once they have mastered their basic Spanish you can graduate them onto another fun project...PAYING WITH PESOS. It's a lot easier to understand pesos than you think!
Kids love swimming pools and most of the hotels in Cabo offer great pools. Kids also like to romp in the waves, but some beaches in Cabo are better than others whn it comes to safety. The hotels on the west end of Cabo San Lucas directly facing the Pacific Ocean often have large waves hitting the beach and are not your first choice for letting the kids run free. The hotels in the bay area of Cabo, tucked in behind the famous arch, are usually very calm and perfect for kids to play in the water. These hotels include the Hacienda Hotel, the Melia San Lucas, Pueblo Bonito, Pueblo Bonito Rose and the time shares at Club Cascades. Hotels further up the beach towards San Jose del Cabo can also be safe "if" there are no ocean swells at the time.
To summarize it pays to do a little homework when bringing kids into Mexico. But the rewards far surpass the work involved and the end result is a fun trip and more peace of mind.
TAKING KIDS TO CABO
TAKING CHILDREN TO CABO