How a hot air balloon flight near Mexico City works

A hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan follows seven steps: check-in with coffee, inflation of the balloons, lift-off at sunrise, 45 to 60 minutes in the air, landing, toast and your flight certificate.

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1

Your arrival

You check in at the launch field reception, show your photo ID and warm up with a coffee.

Your arrival
2

The balloons wake up

The crew fills the envelopes with hot air. It is the best moment for photos.

3

Lift-off

You climb into the basket, the pilot gives simple instructions in English and the balloon rises.

4

In the air

You fly 45 to 60 minutes over Teotihuacan. The wind sets the route and a ground crew follows the balloon.

In the air
5

Landing

The pilot chooses a safe field with access for the vehicle that collects you.

Landing
6

The toast

You toast with sparkling wine, as tradition asks after crossing the sky.

The toast
7

Certificate and return

You receive your flight certificate and the crew drives you back. With the cave breakfast or the All Inclusive, breakfast at La Gruta comes next.

Certificate and return
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