With its warms waters and lush tropical forests, Santa Teresa is a beautiful place for your family to explore the outdoors and have fun.
Discovering the magic of Santa Teresa with your little ones is an adventure like no other. There are a lots of activities for kids in Santa Teresa that promise endless smiles and cherished moments.
From ziplining through the treetops to learning how to surf, there are plenty of activities for kids of all ages.
Kids can also join local activities like kids camp where they will learn aerial skills like trapeze and tightrope walking. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure or just some quality time together, Santa Teresa beach has something for everyone!
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1. Create a Picnic with your Kids in Santa Teresa Beach
Going to the beach with kids is always a fun adventure! Let’s prepare them the night before creating altogether a zero-waste picnic! A great idea can be packing fruits and infused water for your picnic while the kids get to know why we do not want to make any garbage at the beach.
Mal Pais is a great place for kids as they can swim and enjoy the tide pools. Under the palm and almond trees is a great spot for a healthy picnic. You’re guaranteed to have an exciting environment-friendly day out at the beach with your family
2. Uncover Snorkeling Spot in Santa Teresa
Snorkeling is an incredible way to explore the beauty of the underwater world and spend quality family time, all ages are welcome. In Santa Teresa, we can get super close to nature and observe small fish, coral reefs, and other sea creatures in their natural pool.
Where to go snorkeling around Santa Teresa? Read our article > Best Sport for snorkeling around Santa Teresa Beach
3. Sail on a boat to Visit Tortuga Island
If the littles ones get excited with the snorkel at the pools, you got the opportunity to plan a whole snorkeling day at Isla Tortuga . This tour is a great activity for everybody, from young children to adults. It is a wonderful boat day where you can have fun together as a family, grandpas are welcome on board! Fruits and drinks are included as well as the lunch in the island in this magnific tour
4. Fly Through trees at Mal Pais ZipLine
According to TripAdvisor, this ZipLine at Mal Pais is in the top 3 of activities to do in Santa Teresa. For me, the sensation of flying from one tree to the other is amazing. From 1 to 5 y.o. will go with the parents. It is a 1 hour tour, 20 min away from Santa Teresa.
5. Family day-trip to Montezuma
Going on a UTV vehicle 4WD through Cabuya and ending up in Montezuma is SO fun!! Feeling the wind through the hair, watching the birds and admiring the blue sky! Once in Montezuma, you can explore the Waterfalls and have lunch at Soda Las Palmeras. If your kids like the animals, it is an excellent opportunity to help protect turtles, see the programs here. If you have read that there is also a wildlife sanctuary in Montezuma, I am sad to say that now is close for the public.
6. Horse Back Riding on the Beach
Let your kids experience something new in Santa Teresa Beach, exciting and fun! Horseback riding for kids is an excellent way to get them out of their comfort zone and into nature, the tour takes place at the beach and through Manzanillo. With this activity, you can be sure that they will have a memorable experience and create lasting memories with you. The tour takes 3 hours, there is also the option to do it private and manage your timing.
7. Explore with your kids Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve
Do your kids like hiking? Hiking with kids is an exciting and rewarding experience. With a local guide, you can visit the Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve and make a safe hike for children while also teaching them about the local animals and plants they may encounter along the way.
8. Get wild and check "el Chorro" Waterfall
There is another hike that is to “El Chorro”, an incredible view of the surrounding will surprise the whole family.
This hike is wild, there is nothing around and not much people go here. It is recommended for kids over 8 years old.
9. Surfing & Stand Up Paddle
Surfing, Snorkeling and Stand Up paddling in Santa Teresa are some of the best activities to keep your children active and entertained trying outdoor activities. Santa Teresa provide a great opportunity for the family to bond. With these activities, you can take your kids on an adventure that will give them memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, it can help them get good sleep and eat healthy food when they are not out in the water. With the right guidance, even young children can enjoy it. So why?
10. Bioluminescence at Tambor
Bioluminescence is a fascinating phenomenon that can be observed in Tambor close to Santa Teresa and Mal Pais areas. Taking a night-time dip in the Pacific Ocean, you can witness the magical sight of lights glimmering in the water around you. With each splash, the water comes alive with sparkles of blue and green light.I always recommend to go in a private tour if you are sailing with kids so you can decide how long do you want to stay in the ocean.
Bioluminescence is an amazing opportunity for kids to learn about nature, science and have fun with their family at the same time.
11. Play with Cley at Alawa
Another great activity for children in Santa Teresa is Ceramic Workshop! An opportunity to connect with creativity is at Alawa. As the owner, Tania, explains “Clay connects us and invites us to play, to express ourselves and to explore the earth, alchemy, transformation and our potential for creation“
Schedule
For kids ages 5-6-7: Monday 3.30PM
For 8 to 11: Wednesday or Thursday at 3.30PM
12. Join activities with locals kids: Kids Camps & Skate Park
This two activities only happen when we are in school holidays, so to know if they are taking place or not when you are here, write us a message and we will keep you update
13. Weekend Organic Market
Spend your weekend at the beach with a visit to the organic market on Saturday at Playa Carmen! Here you can find a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade clothes, crafts, vegan desserts, sourdough bread and more. Explore the diverse selection of goods and enjoy the beautiful setting in front of the beach. Starts at 4PM. Location here
14. Have fun Raiding your Recycling during your Stay
Recycling is essential for a sustainable future, and it’s possible to make it fun! There are plenty of fun and educational ways to get our kids involved in recycling. Raiding the recycling bin can be a fun family activity, here some ideas
We can also teach them that a zero-waste activity at the beach or park is possible. In Santa Teresa we can do the proper groceries to reduce the use of plastic !
Conclusion
With our endless list of beach-themed activities tailored to your children’s age group, you can make sure your kids are having the time of their lives while at Santa Teresa Beach.
WHICH ONES WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY WITH YOUR FAMILY?
Hotels are the best options for kids as they usually has easy access and amenities that makes everything easier for the family. Some names: Ohana, Casa Marbella, Hotel Griss, Principe del Pacifico.
Nappies, wipes and products can be easily find at supermarkets
Summer makes everything so much easier. Best time for families I would say February-March
Supermarkets are the ones that have more stuff. There is also a shop in front of the soccer field where you can buy
Santa Teresa nowadays is not a place to walk on the street as there is no sidewalks. I would rather not bring a stroller and in stead bring the baby carrier backpack
It is possible to find some cribs to rent around town. To make it sure you will have one, ask your accomodation in advance or contact us and we will help in the reserch!
Santa Teresa is famous for its world class waves, so I will not say is the best place to go for a swim unless you are a pro. For kids to swim best place is Natural Pools in Mal Pais and in Hermosa
The only best activity is the one that suits your family!
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