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12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009International Hot Air Balloon Festival (Festival Internacional del Globo)
Leon,
Mexico
The largest event of its kind in Latin America, the International Hot Air Balloon Festival sees the sky filled with hot air balloons manned by pilots from all over the world. First held in 2002 with just 27 balloons, it has quickly grown to become a popular family day out involving more than 90 balloons and over 150,000 spectators. Other attractions include a parachute display, zoo, rodeo competition and fireworks display.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Kids' Stuff
, Sport
Hours: All day.
Cost: TBC.
Where: Leon Metropolitan Park
Off Boulevard Adolfo Lopez Mateos Esq
Leon, Mexico
Getting there:
Road: the park is well signposted from the centre of the city.
Contact Information:
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Boulevard Adolfo Lopez Mateos Esq
Colonia Torres del Lago
CP
Leon
37170
Mexico
Telephone: +52 (477) 779 0998.
Website: www.festivaldelglobo.com.mx