What Baby-Friendly Activities Are Near Cancun Resorts? (Parent-Approved Ideas!)

Cancun isn’t just for spring breakers and honeymooners—it’s also an incredible destination for families with babies and toddlers. 👶☀️

If you're wondering what to do near Cancun resorts with your little one, we’ve rounded up safe, fun, and low-stress ideas perfect for young travelers. Plus, we’ll show you how Puerto Baby Rentals makes it easy to explore without packing your entire nursery.

🏝️ 1. Visit a Calm, Shallow Beach

Not all beaches are baby-friendly—but a few hidden gems near Cancun have soft sand, calm water, and easy stroller access.

Top baby-friendly beaches:

• Playa Langosta (Hotel Zone): Shallow water, calm waves, shade, and a playground

• Puerto Morelos Beach: Laid-back and family-friendly with beachfront dining and space for play

• Playa Punta Esmerelda (Playa del Carmen): The freshwater cenote is the beach's main attraction, offering a natural spectacle with different hues as it mixes with the saltwater

Rent beach gear like:

• Beach wagons

• Shade tents

• Cooler bags for bottles and snacks

🌴 2. Explore Parque de las Palapas

This local park in downtown Cancun is a hit with families. In the early evenings, it turns into a vibrant outdoor space with food vendors, live music, and play areas.

👶 What makes it baby-friendly?

• Stroller-accessible walkways

• Toddler play structures

• Local food stalls

• Cultural shows and bubble vendors (yes, bubbles!)

💡 Rent a lightweight travel stroller to explore comfortably.

🐟 3. Take a Boat Tour

Looking for something more adventurous? Consider a glass-bottom boat tour or a gentle eco lagoon tour that doesn't require snorkeling. Reach out to our friends at Lighthouse Tours to set up your adventures.

Slide into the turquoise Caribbean sea on this fun day cruise

🚤 Family-friendly options:

• Puerto Morelos Reef Tours: Calm waters + short durations

• Nichupté Lagoon Eco Tour: Mangrove exploration with wildlife spotting

• Xcaret or Xel-Há Parks: Offer stroller access and shady trails

• Dancer Boat: Slide, swim and dance to Isla Mujeres

📷 Bring a hat, water shoes, and sunscreen (reef-safe only, please!).

Reach for the stars at the Cancun Aquarium!

🐢 4. Visit the Interactive Aquarium in Cancun

Located in the La Isla Shopping Village, this small, manageable aquarium is perfect for babies and toddlers—indoors, stroller-friendly, and not overwhelming.

🐠 Activities include:

• Touch tanks

• Fish feeding

• Underwater viewing tunnels

💤 Tip: Go mid-morning when it’s less crowded and baby is fresh.

🍦 5. Take a Stroller Stroll & Treat Break

Sometimes the simplest outings are the most memorable. Many resorts are close to walkable plazas, cafes, and ice cream spots where you can enjoy the sunshine with your little one.

👣 Great areas for a stroller walk:

• Puerto Morelos town square

• Playa del Carmen’s quieter side streets (away from 5th Ave bustle)

• Cancun’s Parque Kabah Nature Reserve

🛒 Bonus: We offer compact, easy-fold strollers for rent that handle cobblestone and uneven paths better than many travel strollers.

🎒 Rent Baby Gear for Stress-Free Outings

At Puerto Baby Rentals, we help families explore with ease by offering:

• Lightweight travel strollers

• Baby carriers

• Beach and park gear

• Car seats for safe transfers

• Portable high chairs for restaurant comfort

✅ Delivered directly to your hotel, Airbnb, or vacation rental.

🏖️ Baby Adventures Made Easy in Cancun

From splashing in calm waves to watching palm trees sway in the sea breeze, there are plenty of baby-friendly activities near Cancun—especially when you're not carrying all the gear yourself.

👉 Reserve your gear now and start planning your family’s first adventure in paradise.