Hot Air Balloon Rides Tepotzotlán 8 prices and offers 2025

There is no doubt that flying on a hot-air balloon is one of the most spectacular activities or sports that we can experience at least once in our lives. If this is the first time you are going to do this activity in the State of Mexico, this little guide will help you to clear up a little bit the doubts you may have.

Tepotzotlán is one of the ideal places to enjoy this type of aerial tour. It is only 20 minutes away from the State of Mexico and 50 minutes away from Mexico City, so the distance won't be an excuse.

In this area you will find different options to fly any day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays, so in terms of availability you won't have find any inconveniences either. We only suggest you watch the weather closely, since being an aerial sport, carrying out the activity or not will depend on the conditions on that day.

Flying on a balloon will give you the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular sunrise... yes, you heard it well. This adventure will take place in the change between dawn and dawn. Surely after reading this, you might be wondering why you have to wake up before the sun appears and the answer is because it is the time when the wind and thermal pressure have the best conditions to enjoy a smooth flight.

One of the things that will cause you the most excitement is the moment when you will observe how the pilots are putting shape into that great balloon. The burners with their hot air will gradually raise this colorful aircraft. Once up, we will enter one by one to the basket and the adventure will begin.

Your balloon flight will last between 40 to 60 minutes, during which you will be able to admire from the heights the impressive Xalpa Aqueduct, also called Arcos del Sitio, which will dazzle you with its architecture dating from the 18th century.

Another spot you shouldn't miss is the Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol church, built in 1609, which will call your attention when you see its great cross lying on one side of this building. The orchards and the large gardens of the National Museum of the Viceroyalty will be spectacular from above, so admire them and fall in love with their natural beauty. Consult with your pilot a little history of this site, since we suggest you visit it due to the great cultural attractions it is surrounded by in its interior such as, for example, the Cloister of the Orange trees.

If you are afraid of the heights, a balloon ride is an experience that will help you lose it, since thanks to the low speed it will take you to enjoy the adventure in a relaxed way and let you appreciate peacefully the most beautiful sights of this traditional “Pueblo Mágico”.

If you still don't dare going on a longer hot-air balloon trip, in Tepotzotlán you will find options such as Balloon Elevation, which will allow you to climb this giant balloon and rise only for a few meters above the ground, without having to move and fly over the town. This could be the first step into experiencing this exciting activity.

Don't hesitate to bring your little ones along, since this is a flight that you can share with your familiy with those over the age of 6 and as long as they measure at least 1.20 meters. You will be able to choose between a shared hot air balloon, that is, accompanied by other passengers since the baskets are generally occupied by 6, 8 or 10 people, or simply prefer to reserve the aircraft for yourself privately, this will depend on your budget and the comfort in which you want to travel.

Live this air adventure in Tepotzotlán and enjoy admiring the beautiful landscapes of this Mexican state in a different but above all, unforgettable way. It is worth mentioning that at the end of the flight we will enjoy the traditional toast to share with the pilot our successful balloon adventure, in addition to receiving a diploma where your participation will be certified and will remain forever printed out, as well as in your memories.

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