Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Archaeological Tour from Mexico City

4.44

(48 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

“Look at that!” someone whispered as the first balloon started to fill, its colors catching the early sun. We’d barely finished our coffee when the burners roared to life—warmth on my face, cool air nipping at my hands. The crew moved fast, ropes tugged tight, and suddenly we were climbing into the basket with our pilot giving quick instructions in both Spanish and English.

The lift-off felt gentle but thrilling; below us, Teotihuacan spread out like a giant map. I could see the Pyramid of the Sun glowing gold in the morning light, tiny figures already walking its steps. The wind decided our path—sometimes we drifted so close I could spot dogs running between fields, other times we floated high enough for everything to look like toy models. Our guide pointed out old canals and told stories about the city’s builders while I tried to take it all in.

Landing was a surprise—one moment we were gliding quietly, next thing I knew we touched down in a field where locals waved from their trucks. After a sparkling wine toast (the pilot even recited a short blessing), we rode back for breakfast inside an actual cave restaurant. The smell of tortillas hit me before I even sat down; there was everything from eggs with nopales to fresh fruit on the buffet. Later, at a small workshop nearby, we learned how obsidian crafts are made and tasted pulque and mezcal—honestly stronger than I expected.

We had free time to wander through the archaeological zone after that. Walking past vendors selling jaguar whistles and woven hats, I climbed partway up the Pyramid of the Moon just to sit and watch families picnicking below. By early afternoon our driver was waiting right where he said he’d be for the ride back to Mexico City—tired but happy, dust still on my shoes.