The thought of an ice skating rink in tropical and sun favored mexico may be impossible for most, but hey, thanks to new technology and the people of Mexico are now able to enjoy child like ecstasy as they glide through an ice skating rink.

The Zocalo rink is open annually from December 7 – January 7. This well-favored project of city mayor Marcelo Ebrard was made possible by an American company – Key Entertainment, in collaboration with other mexican businesses.

The Zocalo rink measures 3000 square meters and can accommodate 1,200 ice skaters. Best of all, skating and even the skate rentals are free! You get to glide and swoosh in the ice for free for 45 minutes. After which its time to give way to other people, Mexicans and foreigners alike, who have lined up on queue to experience ice-skating in Mexico.