Ice skating rinks in Cancun?

Arizona Al · 08-09-2011, 11:26 PM

I read in an earlier post about an ice skating rink going in at Plaza Las Americas. Just wondering if the rink is still there or if there are any ice skating rinks in the Cancun area? If there are does anyone know if it's real ice or the plastic ice? Being addicted to ice skating I was just wondering if I should bring my skates with me.

Thanks

ToriB · 08-10-2011, 06:47 AM

There is a real outdoor rink still open at the Outlet Plaza, former Paseo Cancun; directly behind the Soriana/Home Depot. Can't imagine their electricity bill.

rawkus · 08-10-2011, 07:02 AM

Arizona Al: The rink Tori mentioned, is about the size of my bedroom...

Werent they going to build a "decent" one a few years ago? It was named "Cancun Baazar" or similar? Doesn anyone know what happened to that project? This is some 4 years ago, lol.

Arizona Al · 08-10-2011, 04:19 PM

I searched Google before I posted here but no luck in finding out if there was a rink there. I am guessing if the rink is outside it's that plastic ice. Maybe someone will have heard something.

V · 08-10-2011, 04:21 PM

I'm sorry, but it makes me laugh to think about people coming to Cancun for "winter sports".

ToriB · 08-10-2011, 09:33 PM

Real ice. I was there last week.
While it is not standard rink size, it's not too bad. I was a competitive skater back in the day and no complaints here. I also find it great that Cancun has it and has left it up in all this heat. Better roads is where the $ should be gong.... oh well!

Arizona Al · 08-11-2011, 03:28 PM

V, go ahead and laugh. When it's 115 degrees in Phoenix the place to be is on the ice.

ToriB, good to hear I won't be the only skater in Cancun. I use to do dance and skated 32 hours every week plus a full time job. A bad knee and ankle surgery took me out of serious skating. I only skate now for the enjoyment and exercise. I use to joke with visiting coaches who did not know me about having a problem with my Axel. Once they took the bait, I would say I am over rotating on my Quad Axel. They would usually just shake their head and walk away. Besides missing the skating I miss all my skating friends. I now live 90 miles away from the rink in Phoenix so I don't get to skate much anymore.

ToriB · 08-11-2011, 05:48 PM

Mandatory Figure 8 were the reason i got out. Drove me CRAZY!!!! i miss it alot even after many many years

T.J. · 08-11-2011, 07:02 PM

I am at the Starbucks now where the ice rink is. My guess is that it is about 10m x 20m. And I confirm Tori's info that it is real ice. Now I just have to go there when she is skating in one of those cute little leotard thingies.

Arizona Al · 08-11-2011, 07:14 PM

Thanks T.J. for the measurements. If I remember correct our rink was 80 feet by 200 feet. I think the rink there would be just too small to enjoy as a skater. It is probably fine for it's intended purpose.

ToriB · 08-12-2011, 08:26 PM

I am sure my Dad held onto them. Don't bet even a dollar I would ever try and get back into one. It's never really crowded, and I have seen a few "skaters" trying out there tricks

Cancun Fun · 08-13-2011, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawkus

Werent they going to build a "decent" one a few years ago? It was named "Cancun Baazar" or similar? Doesn anyone know what happened to that project? This is some 4 years ago, lol.

I think you are talkin about the one they started to build on Torres with a bowling alley and ice rink....the foundation and a few posts is about all they ever did.

rawkus · 08-13-2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cancun Fun

I think you are talkin about the one they started to build on Torres with a bowling alley and ice rink....the foundation and a few posts is about all they ever did.

That sounds like the one...

Was soooo excited when I moved here and read about the plans.

This is BEFORE I learned how "casual" plans could be - today, Im wiser

LindaUK · 10-08-2011, 06:13 PM

Hey guys, i know this is an older post, but the ice rink has now gone from plaza outlet (or paseo as we all know it!!!)

08-09-2011, 11:26 PM	#1
Arizona Al Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 16th Jul 2011 Location: Payson, Arizona, USA Posts: 14	Ice skating rinks in Cancun? I read in an earlier post about an ice skating rink going in at Plaza Las Americas. Just wondering if the rink is still there or if there are any ice skating rinks in the Cancun area? If there are does anyone know if it's real ice or the plastic ice? Being addicted to ice skating I was just wondering if I should bring my skates with me. Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-10-2011, 06:47 AM	#2
ToriB Cancuncare Sun Care Advisor Join Date: 23rd Jan 2009 Location: Cancun via PHILLY!!! Posts: 1,199	There is a real outdoor rink still open at the Outlet Plaza, former Paseo Cancun; directly behind the Soriana/Home Depot. Can't imagine their electricity bill. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-10-2011, 07:02 AM	#3
rawkus I can choose my own title Join Date: 15th Sep 2008 Location: Cancun, Q Roo. Posts: 1,014	Arizona Al: The rink Tori mentioned, is about the size of my bedroom... Werent they going to build a "decent" one a few years ago? It was named "Cancun Baazar" or similar? Doesn anyone know what happened to that project? This is some 4 years ago, lol. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-10-2011, 04:19 PM	#4
Arizona Al Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 16th Jul 2011 Location: Payson, Arizona, USA Posts: 14	I searched Google before I posted here but no luck in finding out if there was a rink there. I am guessing if the rink is outside it's that plastic ice. Maybe someone will have heard something. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-10-2011, 04:21 PM	#5
V I can choose my own title Join Date: 2nd Apr 2009 Location: Cancun, Centro Posts: 2,536	I'm sorry, but it makes me laugh to think about people coming to Cancun for "winter sports". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-10-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
ToriB Cancuncare Sun Care Advisor Join Date: 23rd Jan 2009 Location: Cancun via PHILLY!!! Posts: 1,199	Real ice. I was there last week. While it is not standard rink size, it's not too bad. I was a competitive skater back in the day and no complaints here. I also find it great that Cancun has it and has left it up in all this heat. Better roads is where the $ should be gong.... oh well! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-11-2011, 03:28 PM	#7
Arizona Al Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 16th Jul 2011 Location: Payson, Arizona, USA Posts: 14	V, go ahead and laugh. When it's 115 degrees in Phoenix the place to be is on the ice. ToriB, good to hear I won't be the only skater in Cancun. I use to do dance and skated 32 hours every week plus a full time job. A bad knee and ankle surgery took me out of serious skating. I only skate now for the enjoyment and exercise. I use to joke with visiting coaches who did not know me about having a problem with my Axel. Once they took the bait, I would say I am over rotating on my Quad Axel. They would usually just shake their head and walk away. Besides missing the skating I miss all my skating friends. I now live 90 miles away from the rink in Phoenix so I don't get to skate much anymore. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-11-2011, 05:48 PM	#8
ToriB Cancuncare Sun Care Advisor Join Date: 23rd Jan 2009 Location: Cancun via PHILLY!!! Posts: 1,199	Mandatory Figure 8 were the reason i got out. Drove me CRAZY!!!! i miss it alot even after many many years Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-11-2011, 07:02 PM	#9
T.J. I can choose my own title Join Date: 13th Apr 2003 Location: Cancun. QR, Mexico Posts: 2,538	I am at the Starbucks now where the ice rink is. My guess is that it is about 10m x 20m. And I confirm Tori's info that it is real ice. Now I just have to go there when she is skating in one of those cute little leotard thingies. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ T.J. Cancun, Q. R. Mexico *Jesus said: "My food is to do what God wants. He is the one who sent me and I must finish the work that he gave me to do." John 4:34*

08-11-2011, 07:14 PM	#10
Arizona Al Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 16th Jul 2011 Location: Payson, Arizona, USA Posts: 14	Thanks T.J. for the measurements. If I remember correct our rink was 80 feet by 200 feet. I think the rink there would be just too small to enjoy as a skater. It is probably fine for it's intended purpose. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-12-2011, 08:26 PM	#11
ToriB Cancuncare Sun Care Advisor Join Date: 23rd Jan 2009 Location: Cancun via PHILLY!!! Posts: 1,199	I am sure my Dad held onto them. Don't bet even a dollar I would ever try and get back into one. It's never really crowded, and I have seen a few "skaters" trying out there tricks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-08-2011, 06:13 PM	#14
LindaUK Cancuncare Newbie Join Date: 11th Aug 2011 Posts: 9	Ice rinks Hey guys, i know this is an older post, but the ice rink has now gone from plaza outlet (or paseo as we all know it!!!) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Cancun Hotels \| Cancun Tours \| Cancun Nightlife Cancun Airport Transfers \| Cancun Weather

More sites in the Cancuncare Network
Cancun Vacation Guide \| Cancun Top 100 \| Cancun Blog \| Cancun Hotels Map \| Cancun Webcam Chichen Itza Tours \| Xcaret Tours \| Xel Ha Tours \| Tulum Tours \| Party Hopper Tour Cancun Jungle Tour \| Captain Hook Pirate Cruise \| Cancun Dolphin Swims