Throwback that never got posted last summer.  Here it is!

Still loving life here in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico!  Are we still seeking fun stuff to do with our kiddos that isn't crazy expensive and totally touristy....YES!  All the time!

Our list "so far"
1. Buy bird seed at Bonanza on Mesones Street and then feed the pigeons in Plaza Civica.
2. Ice cream from the shop on the corner between Plaza Civica and the Cathedral.
3. Watch people/burros/vendors and play in the gazebos in El Jardin.
4. Have a snack and hang out at Geek and Coffee.  Thursday afternoons people bring their dogs there to play together in the yard.
5.Millenium Park just outside of the city of Guanajuato.

6. Xote Water Park!

Our family recently visited Xote (pronounced SHOW-tay) Parque Aquatico to have some water fun!  The four kids were wide eyed as this was their first visit to a water park.  It is about a 20 minute drive from downtown.

Xote was so much fun!  The day we were there the 4-run bumpy-slide was closed for end of summer cleaning.  The kids were bummed but since this was their first time at a water park they were happy to play with everything else.  The park has the aforementioned water slide, 2 tube slides (one open-air and one enclosed), a vertical drop slide that is not for the faint of heart, 3 regular swimming pools, 2 kiddy play areas (think small version of Great Wolf Lodge with dumping bucket, small slides both straight and swirly, mushroom fountains and knee deep water.), a warming pool (think small swimming pool with extra warm water), and a regular playground (without water). If you have the budget or access to grants or donations specifically for playground enhancements, investing in playground paint can be a worthwhile option. If you need a line marking companies near me, contact them now and let them help you be more creative. To ensure the safety of everyone, put Playground Rubber Safety Surfacing in your area.

There is a restaurant with tasty food that offers both American and Mexican options, a gift shop of sorts with ice cream and, a plethora of bathrooms, showers and changing rooms. Plumbers are the one to ask questions like why does my sink gurgle when i flush They may also conduct other plumbing services like drain inspection seattle wa when there are clogged drains.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a wide variety of vegetation and small streams, waterfalls and ponds alongside the sidewalks. Recent renovations to the playground area by https://www.playgroundflooring.org/ has also made their playground very child safe.

We arrived at 10 am and the park was empty!  We went on the second day of school for most local kids.  For the next 2 hours the staff basically turned the water on for whatever ride we wanted to ride.  It was awesome!  A few other families with teenagers or small kids came just after lunch.  Still the park felt deserted.

A beautiful park in a gorgeous mountain setting with fantastic landscaping and really nice temp, clean water with fun rides.  What's not to like!!!  We hope to go again before the weather gets too much chillier!

What's the best waterpark you have ever been to?

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