Stuff for Kids
We’ll do our best to accommodate everyone of all ages. If you have ideas, requests, or suggestions on how we can make the weekend as pleasant as possible for your crew, please let us know.
What Yelapa offers for kids:
There are mules and horses to ride, available on the beach.
Guests at the Hotel Lagunita have access to a small pool that’s right on the bay, and Casa Kimi has also recently added a pool for their guests to use.
There’s a beach to play on and a protected cove to swim in.
Paths up the river will take you past some farm animals and other interesting sites to explore.
Kids in the village may enjoy meeting new friends and bridging the language barrier. (We are looking into the possibility of a piñata party for kids, to which village kids would be invited, but we haven't yet figured out whether it's feasible.)
As for safety:
Yelapa has no cars, and only a handful of ATVs used for hauling heavy items, so there are lots of places to run around with no worries about fast-moving motor vehicles.
Adults and kids alike should follow the advice on the FAQ page about using filtered water and keeping a safe distance from scorpions.
Unlike in the U.S., you will not be made to sign pages of waivers and disclaimers before participating in activities--but you will also be considered responsible for your kids' safety during those activities, so it's up to you to insist on life jackets, helmets, etc.
The town is clustered around a protected cove on the Bahía de Banderas and extends along a mostly shallow river, the Rio Tuito. The usual water-safety precautions apply.
A visit to Yelapa means a fair amount of walking. For parents of smaller children, we can offer advice on places to stay that are more centrally located and perhaps easier on kid-sized legs.
At the ceremony and reception, we will do our best to have a space ready for tired kids who want to rest somewhere and another place for antsy kids who want to play. It's too soon to know whether we’ll be able to find babysitters for the evening, but we will look into it. UPDATE: Our local contacts in Yelapa assure us that we will be able to find quality child care for those who want it during the ceremony and reception. If you would like to make use of child care during the ceremony and/or reception, or if there are other times during your stay when you’d like to have your kid(s) looked after, let us know and we will work with you to make arrangements.
Again, please send along any ideas you have on how we can make the weekend kid- and parent-friendly.
