Festival Del Globo or the International Balloon Festival is one of the biggest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America. Taking place in Parque Metropolitano de León in the city of León (Guanajuato), it is considered the largest Air Station Festival globally.
In addition to hot air balloons, the International Balloon Festival features various cantoya shows, a light and music show, workshops, and other related events. The festival's main highlights include balloon launches, which start very early, around 6:30 am. However, the incredible sight of 200 hot air balloons in the air is worth sacrificing sleep. Magical nights are another highlight, when dozens of beautiful balloons illuminate the night. The incredible show with light and music starts at 7 pm.
The festival's journey started in 2002, when the first 25 hot air balloons soared high in the sky, painting it in colors. In 2004, there were already 40 balloons, and in 2011, Bobby Bradley, the youngest hot-air balloon pilot in the world, participated in Festival Del Globo. Every year, something really cool happens during this event, making it one of the most popular festivals in Latin America. Come and see for yourself how the sky on León turns into something truly magical and breathtaking!
