One of the most frequented spots for both the residents of Durango and the tourists visiting the state capital is the Plaza de Armas (Main Square) in the Historic Center. Located in the very heart of the city, this area also serves as the hub for the city’s main tourist activities.
Although a large number of people gather here primarily to relax and admire the historical monuments and gardens—enjoying a drink or a snack during their visit—there is one activity that stands out as particularly popular.
This is one of the most popular activities to enjoy at Durango’s Plaza de Armas.
Most people who visit the Plaza de Armas in Durango’s Historic Center—especially during hot weather—tend to head out to get an ice cream or sorbet to cool off at the shops located in this central district.
These are the ice cream shops near Durango’s Plaza de Armas.
Just a few meters from the Plaza de Armas, visitors and locals alike flock to two specific ice cream shops: Gelato and La Michoacana. Here, they can purchase sorbets (known locally as nieve) in various forms, or popsicles, to beat the heat in the state capital.
Are there fast-food spots where you can find ice cream or sorbet?
In the immediate vicinity of Durango’s Plaza de Armas, there are three fast-food restaurants. These establishments offer ice cream cones to their customers—making them ideal spots to cool down during hot weather—and feature this dessert on their menus alongside other famous ice cream-based treats in various forms. You can find these options at Burger King, KFC, and McDonald’s.
Here is another option for enjoying ice cream or sorbet in the center of the square.
In addition to the aforementioned options—such as the fast-food restaurants with their ice cream desserts and the dedicated ice cream shops surrounding the Plaza de Armas—there is also an ice cream cart where a vendor regularly offers popsicles and sorbets.
What other snack options are available around the Plaza de Armas? In addition to the ice creams and sorbets available at the various establishments previously mentioned around the Plaza de Armas, you can also find snacks such as dressed potato chips, other savory treats, or even roasted corn on the cob.
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