Note that some airports do not have companion/family bathrooms. Security can be helpful in clearing and guarding a bathroom if you require privacy so your assistant or companion can assist you.
Puerto Vallarta is a popular resort town situated on the western coast of Mexico, south of Baja. Puerto Vallarta has a lot to offer visitors with mobility impairment, but accessibility can be a bit challenging. In the older part of town, there are many streets paved with cobblestones, and there are also a lot of sidewalks that are missing curb cuts. The city is still continuing to work on making Puerto Vallarta a more accessible travel destination for people who utilize mobility devices. Accessible transportation is a must because the town is very spread out. The best time to visit is between November and March.
Mazatlan, a popular tourist destination for handicap accessible travel, offers activities for people of all abilities. It is definitely worth visiting the city and accessible transportation is available to explore what Mazatlan has to offer on your disabled holiday. The city offers exciting performances from the local cliff divers, exquisite seafood harvested from local waters, and beautiful architecture in various states of restoration to original beauty. If you’re a sponge for culture and history, Mazatlan has a lot to offer.
Cabo San Lucas is a small recreational town located on the tip of Baja California, and is best known by it’s popular land mark “El Arco” a gorgeous rock formation at the tip, where the Pacific meets the Cortez Sea. If you’re searching for an accessible vacation, the city is moderately wheelchair accessible by foot or cruise ship, but accessible transportation is limited. The walk from the cruise terminal into town along the waterfront is fully wheelchair accessible for people who utilize a mobility device. Travelers who are interested in Cabo San Lucas for accessible travel should plan well in advance.
Cancun, Mexico is a popular tourist destination located on the Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. Located on the Caribbean Sea, the Cancun region is sometimes known as the Mexican Caribbean. Cancun is best known for its beach and party scene. There are a multitude of restaurants and hotels to fit all budgets and that have wheelchair access. If you are looking for culture, Tulum and other historic Mayan sites are located just a few hours drive away. Accessibility in Cancun is better than most of Mexico, but is still a challenging area for wheelchairs.
Overall, Guadalajara is a difficult city for the mobility challenged to visit, even though tourism is one of Guadalajara’s most important facets of its economy. Guadalajara is rich with history and culture, which transcends throughout the city through art shows, gastronomy, and musical festivities.
Cozumel, an island located off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is a fun destination frequented by cruise ships. Cozumel is a large, modern port, so a tender is usually not needed for access. Cozumel offers shopping, dining, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Playa Del Carmen has been one of our favorite destinations. Everything from the flight into Cancun, to the wheelchair accessible transportation, site seeing, and resort accommodations went smoothly and as planned. It was one of the most relaxing, carefree journeys we have taken in a while.
Chichen Itza, a Mayan archaeological site located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, is a destination you will not want to miss if you are interested in ancient peoples. The pyramid, ball court, and surrounding buildings and monuments are simply amazing. Chichen Itza is accessible for the physically challenged traveler.
Tulum, a Mayan archaeological site located in the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, is an attractive destination if you are interested in archeology and the history of ancient peoples. Tulum is mostly accessible for the physically challenged traveler. There are areas which are steep and sandy, and areas with stairs.