Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, launched the 'Santo Chapuzón Vacacional' program, offering a free recreational option for thousands of families during the Easter break. This initiative aims to guarantee the right to rest, play, and family life in the city. The program will run until April 12 and is set to become one of the main free alternatives in the capital during Holy Week, especially for those seeking fun without leaving the city. Clara Brugada emphasized: 'The city is also for enjoying and savoring it.'
Secretary of Works and Services, Raúl Basulto, explained that this one-hectare water space is part of the expansion of the 'Utopías' network. The complex features 15 pools for adults, youth, and children, as well as beach soccer and volleyball courts, showers and sanitary facilities, sandboxes with silica sand, and cooling areas to mitigate the heat. 'We decided to create a family water space that could be enjoyed by the entire population, with safe and accessible facilities,' stated Basulto.
The 'Santo Chapuzón' is located next to Utopía Mixiuhca as a water and recreational area with 15 pools, plus zones designed for comprehensive family leisure. Clara Brugada stressed that these programs are part of a city vision that promotes well-being and community coexistence. The project includes water games and ball pits for early childhood, loungers, relaxation areas, recreational workshops like painting, kite-making, mandalas, and board games, sports activities such as aerobics, swimming lessons with instructors, and spa services and areas for the elderly. Brugada also noted that these spaces have safety measures, such as lifeguards in each pool and health supervision to guarantee water quality.
The Head of Government reported that an attendance of up to 3,000 people daily is expected at this main point, and nearly 10,000 visitors at the 'Utopías' pools, which could benefit over 100,000 residents during the vacation period. Additionally, she announced that all 'Utopías' in the city will open their pools to the public, expanding recreational offerings in different areas of the capital. 'We invite the entire population to come, have fun, and rest,' Brugada invited.
