Colorful hot-air balloon festival in Tahmek this weekend
The town of Tahmek is preparing to host its second-ever Festival del Globo Maya.
The town of Tahmek is preparing to host its second-ever Festival del Globo Maya.
On August 10, the municipality of Tahmek celebrated the day of San Lorenzo’s and the Virgin of Asuncion, just as they have for the past 13 years — by releasing hot air paper balloons.
The tiny municipality of Tahmek, about an hour east of Merida, will be soon under the glow of many colorful hot-air balloons once again. The Festival del Globo Maya, or Mayan Balloon Festival, will launch 20 handmade balloons, made with Chinese paper and glue and measuring up to 20 meters high. Around 15 artisans from…
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