We know that with the busy city life you probably have little time to have a good time with family and friends this summer holidays 2019. Also, although the CDMX offers endless cultural and recreational activities, it can be difficult to devise fun plans on vacation without spending a lot of money.
Therefore, we propose some alternatives to have a good time this summer, without the need to invest a large budget, even if you only find yourself visiting Mexico City.
1. Enjoy exquisite pastries
Since summer vacations are characterized by heatwaves, there is nothing better than taking a walk through a place like Santa Fe Shopping Center, which offers different options to enjoy some delicious frozen desserts to cool off or invites you to try new snacks with unparalleled flavors.
In Centro Santa Fe you can find several ice cream parlors and pastries to satisfy the tastes of all these vacations. For example.
HäagenDazs
Interestingly, HäagenDazs is a multinational company of American origin. Many people think that these ice creams were born in some Scandinavian countries, but the reality is that their beginnings occurred in New York.
Now, in this ice cream shop, you can find a very wide range of flavors and with a great variety of cones and sizes. One of the ice creams we recommend trying this holiday is the traditional Belgian chocolate, which includes dark chocolate flakes. There are also the flavors of dulce de leche, cookies & cream, mint with chocolate and green tea.
Dairy queen
Dairy Queen is a very different place from what we traditionally know in our country. You will not find snow or traditional ice cream. Extremely creamy and thick machine ice creams that virtually defy gravity are served here.
If you are looking for things to do in CDMX during this holiday period , visit Dairy Queen and ask for one of its different flavors of Blizzards , such as Oreo cookie or brownie, both with vanilla ice cream, and you will see that if you turn it over No it falls, nor does it drain!
Ben & Jerry’s
What started as a game between friendsenBen and Jerry─, became a worldwide success. These ice creams are characterized by their excellent combination of flavors, their original names like Chunky Monkey and their soft texture.
If you like chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel, this place was born for you. Ben & Jerry’s ice creams are a guilty pleasure worthwhile. Take the opportunity to go with your children this summer vacation after visiting the new LEGO or Kidzania store to end the day with the perfect touch.
BeaverTails
Without a doubt, BeaverTails will introduce you to an experience that you have probably never tried. Taste a beaver tail! That’s right, you read that right. But don’t panic, it is a Canadian dish that is prepared with a stretched fried whole wheat dough that resembles a beavertail. The taste is similar to that of a crepe or that of a waffle. Succulent!
2. Have fun with your family
Being summer vacations, the smallest of the home may be somewhat restless to go out to have fun since the school calendar finally ended, so, in Centro Santa Fe you can spend an afternoon of adventure with your children in the CDMX
Greñitas
Undoubtedly, the task of cutting the hair of the smallest members of the home is not easy and in the summer heat, it is sometimes recommended and refreshing a cut. Take advantage of this vacation to take your little ones for a change of look.
Do not miss the opportunity to take a tour of Greñitas, an unusual children’s aesthetic. Although it has similarities to a “normal” barbershop, the seats are small and colorful, there are games, sweets, toys, and professionals that focus on the fun and joy of the little ones.
Burger King
Did you know that millions of people visit Burger King around the world daily? This fast-food restaurant, founded in 1954, is renowned for its 100% grilled burgers, high quality, and great flavor. The traditional and original Whopper has been in the market for decades and plans to stay. Not to be missed!
Also, if you are thinking of going to a restaurant with affordable prices where children have fun at lunchtime, Burger King has burger or nuggets packages that include a toy of your choice.
Artpark
ArtPark is defined as a toy library, where artistic expression such as music or painting and recreation are part of the activities that children can do on vacation, stimulating their creativity and imagination. With decoration and atmosphere that inspires tranquility and modernity, you and your children can have a pleasant experience, with the advantage that this place has playful alternatives for both children and babies.
If you have children, nephews or grandchildren, on this summer vacation, do not forget to visit the most complete toy library in Santa Fe.
Muskoka
We know that taking care of a dog or some other pet is a difficult task, sometimes work or our daily activities complicate the care or attention that a furry friend needs. Therefore, take advantage of summer vacations to care for and pamper you. Or, if you do not have one yet but if you enjoy the animal company and your children like to see dogs, rabbits, hamsters, whose ferrets, chameleons, turtles and other species, Maskota is the right place for the family.
This chain of pet stores has been the leader in the Mexican market for several years, offering the greatest variety of animals, accessories, food, among other things for these partners. Also, within Maskota there is a designated area where you and your children can live with the dogs that are for sale. So you will have the opportunity to decide if you want to take them home this summer vacation or just meet them.
3. Entertain yourself at home
Another alternative to have a good time with your loved ones on vacation is to organize a series of games and dynamics at home, for this, you will need some materials and items to make them, which you can find in the stores of Centro Santa Fe. Visit:
Xtreme Planet
If you want to get out of the routine and venture into something new this summer vacation, paintball or gotcha is for you. This unmissable activity on this summer vacation, you can do in the yard of your house, placing some cardboard boxes in different areas as a fort.
The paintball is perfect for sharing laughter and fun with friends, however, you need to be very careful, as it is practiced with guns throwing small balls of paint that reveal if the opponent was downed. So it is necessary to have the material and the corresponding clothing so as not to hurt or hurt others.
In this case, Xtreme Planet offers you advice and has all the necessary equipment to have fun without any risk: vests, elbow pads, gloves, pants, knee pads, masks and, of course, paint markers and capsules. In turn, in this store, you can find personal safety items, flashlights, bows, among other items of the style.
The best? When the game is over you take off your equipment and you are clean. You can continue with the following on your vacation, go to lunch or go outside. Your body will be protected from the paint.
Montecassino
Staying home can indeed be boring. However, Montecassino or La Casa de la Educadora, has been marketing educational material for children since 1970. When we hear this term, we usually think of a thick textbook, but this site focuses on entertainment and fun.
There is a wide range of board games that turn out to be very modern and training for children, taking into account their age and the stage of development in which they are. To accompany, you can purchase a puzzle, skill games or cards. At home, you should not miss the things to do on summer vacations!
If you do not plan to make a tourist trip for this vacation or you are visiting Mexico City, discover all that Santa Fe Center has to offer, a faithful ally when looking for things to do in CDMX, where you will never lack places that visit to eat or to perform physical activities as regulations for children.