Festival
International Maya Paper Balloon Festival in Tahmek
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 – August 23, 2026
📍 Tahmek, YUC
👤 Ayuntamiento de Tahmek / Festival del Globo de Papel China
The International Maya Paper Balloon Festival returns to Tahmek for its eighth edition, filling the Yucatán sky with color, creativity, and handcrafted flying works of art.
Balloon makers from Mexico, Colombia, Indonesia, France, El Salvador, and Brazil will present elaborate paper balloons during a family-friendly weekend celebrating local tradition and international artistry.
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
Starting at 4 PM
Tahmek, Yucatán
Follow the official Facebook page for program updates and visitor details.