Going to dock in Progresso and plan to make it into Merida for shopping and a little sightseeing. I am a single father and will be traveling with my son who is 4 and 1/2. My main question is easiest way to get to Merida from the ship. It seems AutoProgreso buses are best bet. Am I reading that right?
Second, aside from markets (even at 4, Isaac freaking LOVES outdoor markets) anything kid-friendly in Merida? Figure a carriage ride (we live in NOLA and there are 4 or 5 tour guides who know isaac and I on sight:)) but otherwise stumped. as far as experienced I have been to Mexico many times and am comfortable even in what some people insist on calling the "REAL" Mexico. Also fluent and idiomatic in spanish.
Third: bringing nanny and her best friend, both early 20s. They might be intrested in just hangout on beach in Progreso. Neither have been to Mexico, neither speak spanish. Both are street-saavy, having grown up in NOLA, especially the Quarter. So not TOTAL babes in the woods, but probably not up for much adventure. Best beach/drinks/swim options?
Merida on my own with a child
in Progreso/Merida (Mexico)
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Going to dock in Progresso and plan to make it into Merida for shopping and a little sightseeing. I am a single father and will be traveling with my son who is 4 and 1/2. My main question is easiest way to get to Merida from the ship. It seems AutoProgreso buses are best bet. Am I reading that right?
Second, aside from markets (even at 4, Isaac freaking LOVES outdoor markets) anything kid-friendly in Merida? Figure a carriage ride (we live in NOLA and there are 4 or 5 tour guides who know isaac and I on sight:)) but otherwise stumped. as far as experienced I have been to Mexico many times and am comfortable even in what some people insist on calling the "REAL" Mexico. Also fluent and idiomatic in spanish.
Third: bringing nanny and her best friend, both early 20s. They might be intrested in just hangout on beach in Progreso. Neither have been to Mexico, neither speak spanish. Both are street-saavy, having grown up in NOLA, especially the Quarter. So not TOTAL babes in the woods, but probably not up for much adventure. Best beach/drinks/swim options?
Thanks in advance for your input
Mark
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