10 Mexican gift ideas for children

With Christmas approaching, we've come to save the day with a brand-new gift guide specifically dedicated to children with a Mexico theme! Since you loved our article on kids-friendly destinations in Mexico, we went on a quest for kids-friendly gift ideas to help you pass on the country's culture if you are planning a trip soon, or simply if you want to spark a love of travel in your little ones. This selection includes 10 budget-friendly ideas: in fact, none of them exceed €40. We hope you will be won over by the originality of these finds. Happy reading!

A puzzle that combines fun and Mexican culture, focused on the theme of the Mayans! From age 6, your kids will be able to assemble this colorful pyramid which includes 150 pieces and even a poster to help them with their large-scale construction. A playful way to approach the history of the Mayan civilization and thus broaden horizons by inviting travel. Furthermore, this puzzle is made in France.

Here is a gift idea that is sure to be a big hit with your little ones ;) The 100% festive online shop dedicated to children, My Little Day, offers a varied selection of piñatas, including this brightly colored parrot. Delivered empty, it will be up to you to fill the piñata according to your children's tastes (with wrapped chocolates, for example). The piñata is an important Christmas tradition in Mexico, which little Mexicans actually "break" on December 24th to release treats and other surprises.

We love this pair of maracas with floral patterns, which will delight musicians in the making. Adapted to children's small hands, it allows for the development of motor skills and stimulates coordination. Thanks to these maracas, you give your child every chance to develop their sense of rhythm and creativity! Also, the wood material is both durable and aesthetic.

A great gift idea if you have plans to visit Mexico with your children soon! In the form of a picture book, this volume will allow them to easily acquire a wide vocabulary in Spanish. A perfect trick to give them a taste for languages, the learning of which from early childhood is highly praised for its benefits to the brain (better memorization, a greater capacity for concentration...). This book is an ideal bilingual resource that will become their favorite daily activity!

A favorite is this balancing game in the shape of a cactus, made from sustainable, eco-friendly wood. It will liven up your winter evenings at home with the family, as it is possible to play with up to 4 people! The goal? Successfully build a pretty cactus using shapes that interlock together. By stimulating reflection and the motor skills of the little ones, it should lead to fun, convivial moments ;)

Don't know how to keep your kids busy on Wednesday afternoons? This creative kit for under €15 is the activity you need! Containing 5 paintings in the spirit of Frida Kahlo, it invites children to boost their creativity by applying rhinestones and glitter to pictures rich in vivid colors. This manual activity is a great way to introduce them to art, and more specifically to the work of Frida Kahlo, this Mexican icon whom we love so much at Mapache!

As you have gathered, Frida holds a big place in these special gift suggestions for kids ;) We fell completely under the spell of this children's book inspired by the legendary "Where's Waldo?". Forget the bespectacled guy in a striped sweater; here, it's Frida we have fun looking for in this beautiful book published by the Centre Pompidou... But that's not all! The 12 frescoes it contains also illustrate famous people she met during her life, thus representing her rich and flamboyant existence.

An immersion into the heart of the Mexican desert for the duration of a creative and manual workshop! We have unearthed these pretty cacti for you to personalize with colorful stickers, which can even be used to decorate your children's room. Fostering fine motor skills, this activity is ideal for ages 5 and up to let their creativity run wild.

Any new moms in your circle? Don't miss the holiday season to offer them this fabric rattle featuring Frida Kahlo. Thanks to its careful and ecological composition (GOTS organic cotton and inks), it is as gentle on the baby as it is on the planet! A small bell is even slipped inside to develop their hearing. We take this opportunity to mention the very lovely brand Tambour Battant, which offers a whole selection of textile items for children centered on Frida Kahlo: all of these gems are handmade in the "Pink City," Toulouse.

We end this gift guide with one last idea to keep your kids busy this winter: this Mexico-themed origami kit, perfect for brightening up the gray afternoons coming your way soon (sorry to dampen the mood 🙈). It contains no less than 25 models and 200 patterned sheets, which will allow you to create the most iconic symbols of Mexican culture: cactus, calavera skull, sombrero... The art of paper folding is enjoyed as much by children as by adults. If you like the concept, know that there is a multitude of other themes to explore!

So, which idea(s) will you go for? Don't hesitate to write to us on Instagram, we love reading your feedback! Have a wonderful week, the Mapache team.