07 Aug 2019
My husband, 2 kids (8 and 6) and myself all agree that this is THE most unforgettable adventure of our recent San Miguel trip. From the get-go, when we were still planning our trip, Beth has been very responsive and helpful. I was having technical glitches on TripAdvisor so I emailed her directly and she was really quick to reply and offer suggestions. When we got to San Miguel and it was time for our adventure, she picked us up from our hotel on time, took us to the ranch, gave us riding lessons and rode with us, had lunch with us, took us to the hotsprings (gave us choices which resort to go), and took us back to the hotel. In a nutshell, it was end-to-end/door-to-door hands-on care and we really appreciate it.
The trail ride was more than what we hoped for as well. All four of us didn't have much experience riding but Beth, together with the local vaqueros/cowboys, taught us enough and assisted us every step of the way. My kids felt confident and didn't feel scared at all even if we were around 6000 ft plus above sea level, and at times our horses were trotting (they actually enjoyed these moments).
Soaking in the hotsprings after the trail ride and ranch lunch was a great way to freshen up and relieve the back and thigh muscles that we thoroughly used in riding. Xote was a great choice for the kids -- it had slides and other fun things for kids to engage in while the adults are soaking in and watching them from the pool.
I'd definitely recommend this for families. Such a great way to bond and make unforgettable memories together :)