Mexico is a safe destination; if you are going for the first time, it does require a little research so you know where to go and how to get around. But overall, Mexico is a wonderful, exciting and very safe place for families travelling with children. There’s a lot to do, a great selection of daytime and evening entertainment, fantastic restaurants and dining options that will appeal to all ages, and plenty of attractions that will keep the little ones involved.

The food of Mexico is a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican cooking and Spanish cooking, with other European influences here and there. And modern Mexican cuisine can be divided into seven main regions; The North, The North Pacific Coast, The Bajio, The South Pacific Coast, The South, The Gulf, and Central Mexico. The most authentic and traditional Mexican food from the farthest northern regions are usually very spicy whilst the region around Mexico City is considered to be mild and much more subtle in heat and spices. Some must try dishes in Mexico include Chilaquiles (cooked corn tortillas layered with mole sauce or red salsa), Tamales (corn cakes wrapped in corn husks), Tacos al Pastor (tacos with thin strips of pork), Huevos Divorciados (a fried egg breakfast dish), Chiles en Nogada (Poblano chillies filled with meat), Elote (corn on the cob), Birria (meat stew), Pozole (traditional Mexican soup), Huarache (meat covered masa base) and Quesadilla (similar to tacos but with a softer base).

The culture of Mexico reflects the country’s complex history and is a mix of native Mesoamerican culture with Spanish culture. Architecture and art have both played an important role in Mexico over the years and the strong Spanish influence with Baroque and Mannerism in cathedrals plus Neoclassicism (which came later) is still evident in the country today. Other notable aspects can be seen in cinema and film, as well as music and festivals.