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September 2020
HOW friendly are the Airbnbs that allow pets? Even though the Airbnb may allow your dog to join you, how favorable is the place for dogs?
Oftentimes when searching the Airbnb website, it is hard to tell just how convenient and safe the lodging is for dogs.
Does it have a patio or open space for the dog? What about a green space or park close by? How pet friendly is the neighborhood? How safe it is to walk the dog?
Over the past two years, we have been driving throughout Mexico with our two dogs, Olivia and Sofia. We stayed in many Airbnbs that allowed pets – dog-friendly / pet-friendly Airbnb rentals.
That is why I decided to share with you our Airbnb experiences with our dogs and answer the question “just how pet friendly is this Airbnb?”.
Here are the Airbnb rentals we stayed, along with my pet-friendly ranking scores.
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CAMPECHE – YUCATAN PENINSULA
The Revolution House
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Pet Friendly Ranking Scores
CAMPECHE is only a 3-hour drive from the town of Mérida.
It is a lovely colonial beach town that sits on the Gulf of Mexico in the Yucatan peninsula.
The Revolution House sits in lovely historic section of Campeche.
The town of Campeche is pet-friendly.
It is easy to take your dogs to the restaurants, especially since most places have outdoor dining.
CONDESA NEIGHBORHOOD – MÉXICO CITY
Mexico City is a wonderful city with loads of things to see and do – even with a dog. We spent three months living in Condesa, which is a very pet-friendly neighborhood in Mexico City.
Penthouse Apartment in Condesa
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
Although this Airbnb does not have a patio, there is a little park right in front of the building that is an easy walki from the apartment. We took Olivia and Sofia to this park first thing in the AM and last thing before bed.
CHOLULA - SAN ANDRÉS, PUEBLA
Lety’s place in San Andrés Cholula
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
San Andres Cholula is in the state of Puebla. It is about a two-hour drive from Mexico City. It is home to the largest pyramid in the world. The downtown area of Cholula is not very pet friendly. That is why it is important to have lodging that is!
This Airbnb, Lety’s place in San Andrés Cholula, is a 10 minute UBER ride to the pyramid and downtown Cholula.
This Airbnb is located in a very nice gated community. There is little traffic which makes it ideal for walking dogs.
The lodging is in a separate casita behind the main house. It is modern with comfortable beds and a large bathroom. There is a nice fenced-in yard with a well maintained lawn between the main house and the casita. There is a small shopping center within a 10-minute walk. It has a coffee shop, bagel shop, and restaurants, which have outdoor dining that allow dogs.
CUERNAVACA, MORELOS
PH Private Rooftop, Terrace, Panoramic View
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
Cuernavaca is located in the state of Morelos. Nicknamed the City of Eternal Spring and is nestled in the Sierra de Chichinautzin mountains.
It is a vacation spot for many who live in Mexico City. There is a direct Toll Road from Mexico City to Cuernavaca making it only a 1 ½ hour drive.
This Airbnb is on the top floor and is located in a private and gated neighborhood above the downtown area of Cuernavaca.
It is a 15-minute UBER ride to downtown with all the restaurants and shopping.
Cuernavaca is very pet friendly. We were able to take our dogs, Olivia and Sofia, into all the restaurants without issues.
MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN
Magic Mérida - 3 bedroom house
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
The “Magic of Mérida” Airbnb is in a nice family-friendly neighborhood.
The Airbnb where we stayed is a 15-minute Uber ride to the main Zócalo in downtown Mérida.
The downtown area of Mérida is charming!
Read my detailed review on this pet friendly Airbnb!
PALENQUE, CHIAPAS
Jungle Tree House - El Penthouse
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
Sleep amongst the jungle treetops in this penthouse apartment with large glass windows throughout. Wake up in the morning to the howler monkeys greeting each other. Admire the wild toucan outside the window as you drink your coffee in the morning.
This pet friendly apartment is great to have as a home base while you explore the area of Palenque.
QUERÉTARO - QUERÉTARO
HOMi’s Beautiful Loft Downtown Querétaro City
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
This loft apartment is in a central location. Easy walk to restaurants, plazas and beautiful buildings from the 1500s.
The only green space for dogs is in the parking area behind the building.
Querétaro recently awarded (August 2020) a safe travel destination spot. Read the article here.
SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ
Executive Penthouse in Tequis Park
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Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
This beautiful apartment is located on the top floor in the Tequisquiapan area of San Luis Potosi.
Super Pet Friendly place to visit. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Read my detailed review on the Executive Penthouse in Tequis Park here.
TEQUISQUIAPAN, QUERÉTARO
Beautiful Central Mexico Tequis, Qro
Pet-Friendly Ranking Scores
This house is not only Pet Friendly, it is also kid-friendly!
This huge house has a massive yard with a beautiful lawn and fruit trees all around.
There is a lot of room to play fetch with your dog and for the children to run around. It is completely fenced in.
TEQUISQUIAPAN is in central Mexico. It is known for making cheese and fine wines. It is a 3-hour drive north of Mexico City.
For more details about this Airbnb, the surrounding area with things to do… read more here.
VALLADOLID, YUCATÁN
Casa Ceballos
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Casa Ceballos in Valladolid has the distinction of being a Pueblo Mágico.
It is a small town that oozes with charm. The Zocalo comes to life in the early evenings with a few locals dressed in traditional outfits. They perform the state’s folklorico dance for the spectators.
Valladolid is a great location to use as a home base for visiting the pyramids and popular cenotes. This Airbnb is centrally located to the following:
Chichen Itza pyramids are a 45-minute drive
Coba pyramids are a 45-minute drive
Ek Balam pyramids are a 30-minute drive
The popular Cenote Zaci is located in downtown Valladolid and less than a 10-minute drive.
Double thumbs up for Lety’s place in San Andres Cholula. Also, worth mentioning that dogs are off-leash in front of the pyramid/Our Lady of Remedies church. It’s the best off-leash dog park we’ve found in all of Mexico.
Thanks for the “thumbs up”. The park in front of the pyramid is all grass and huge. A great place to play Frisbee with your furry friend!