Kids in Guanajuato

[charla]

Hi everyone - great forum!
We're coming to GTO for a month from this weekend. We have two children aged 3 and 5 who are desperate for some organised activities.
Does anyone have any leads on classes (music, gym, language etc) or other activities that might be available? Another option is 4 weeks of school or a playgroup (I am not sure if it will be school holidays during June?). They speak a little Spanish and enjoy it.
Also after tips on swimming pools, good playgrounds etc.
Any advice will be most welcome!
Thanks all,
Charla y familia

[DML]

Hola Charla!

I am presently living here in GTO with my family: my husband and our almost 11 year old daughter.

While my daughter is quite a bit older than your children I can definitely give you some information. Why don't you send me your e-mail address through a PM and I can provide you with more information.

Donna

[kmkp]

Hola!
How did your trip go?
I am considering spending 2 weeks in Guanajuato with my daughter, who will be almost 6 at the time. I am trying to get a sense of the place health-wise. I have found a language school that could accommodate us both, but I am still trying to get a handle on what I should expect. Is it difficult to keep the kids from getting stomach issues? How are the hotels and restaurants regarding bottled/filtered water?
What was your experience?
Thanks!

[The Duck]

In Valenciana just outside of GTO there are two venues that the kids will enjoy

Sigfrido Aguilar's Teatro Tanque at the Estudio B?squeda

a school of pantomine with gerneral audience productions on Sundays.
Website here

and Casa Simurgh

Website here

In nearby Leon there is the zoo

Website here


and the Parque Metropolitano with its Ciudad Infantil.

This is the largest park in the state of Guanajuato

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjRbT5kjj2s

[DML]

i wouldn't worry about the tummy issues. make sure you wash your hands before eating, drink bottled water and peeled fruit and veggies. also, you may want to start your daughter off with probiotics a week or two before you go to mexico and continue throughout your stay. you can pick up children's probiotics at whole foods or other natural grocery stores