The 5 BEST Mexico City Hot Air Balloon Tours to Soar Above Teotihuacan Ruins

Ready to book your hot air balloon MEXICO CITY tour?

While you can’t ride a hot air balloon in Mexico City, you can enjoy a Mexico City pyramids hot air balloon tour at the nearby Teotihuacan Ruins.

At about eight square miles (20 km²), the best way to visit is on this Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Tour so you can see this giant site from above — the only way to appreciate its vastness.

If that one isn’t available, no worries! I’m going to highlight more of the best Mexico City to Teotihuacan tours, so you can pick the one that works for you.

Ready to discover the 5 best Teotihuacan hot air balloon tours?

Let’s get to it, but after the tours, don’t miss the FAQ section, for tips on visiting Teotihuacan Ruins.

Quick Guide: Mexico City Hot Air Balloon Tours

Name	Rating	See more
1️⃣ Teotihuacán from the Sky	⭐️ 5.0	➡️ Check it out
2️⃣ Balloon Ride Over Teotihuacan (Without Visiting the Ruins)	⭐️ 5.0	➡️ Check it out
3️⃣ Hot Air Balloon, Pyramids & Guadalupe Shrine Tour	⭐️ 4.9	➡️ Check it out

Top 5 Best Mexico City Hot Air Balloon Tours

1. Teotihuacán from the Sky (Best hot air balloon Mexico City Teotihuacan Tour)

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars — and 3,800+ Reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 8 hours | ✅ Book it!

Why choose this tour? I like it because it includes the balloon ride, breakfast in the Teotihuacan cave restaurant, and your round-trip transportation from CDMX.

From there, you can choose add on any extras you want, including a guided tour of Teotihuacan Ruins, so you only pay for what you want and can avoid pesky hidden costs.

This Teotihuacan From the Sky Tour includes:

• 45 minute hot air balloon ride (weather-permitting)
• Champagne toast after the ride
• Expert Teotihuacan guide
• Breakfast in a cave restaurant
• Transportation from/to Mexico City

The tour agency has 20+ years of experience, and all the certifications and permits issued by AFAC (Federal Civil Aviation Agency) to carry out balloon flights safely and professionally

As if the balloon ride and tour with a highly qualified guide isn’t enough, you’ll also enjoy lunch in one of the best restaurants near Teotihuacan.

La Cueva Teotihuacán restaurant (meaning “the cave” en Español), is in fact located underground in a cave — and a must see Teotihuacan attraction.

What past guests have said:

Book this trip!! Everything about it was perfect and the little special touches made it even more memorable… It was a flawless, memorable experience. Staff was incredible. —Gabrielle (see more reviews)

2. Balloon Ride Over Teotihuacan (Without Visiting the Ruins)

⭐️ RATING: 4.8 out of 5 Stars — and 2,250+ Reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours | ✅ Book it!

Why choose this tour? This is the best tour if you just want a hot air balloon Mexico City tour, and nothing else.

If you choose to, you can stay and tour the ruins yourself, but you will need to Uber back to CDMX.

This Tour and Balloon Ride Over Teotihuacan includes:

• 30-50 minute hot air balloon ride
• Mexican buffet breakfast
• Transportation from/to Mexico City

What past guests have said:

Best activity ever! Well run, on time, lovely staff. The pick up was on time, the captain was delightful and the mariachis at breakfast were an unexpected bonus! —Colleen (see more reviews)

3. Hot Air Balloon, Pyramids & Guadalupe Shrine Tour

⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours | ✅ Book it!

Why choose this tour? This is a complete hot air balloon Mexico City tour, with everything included and no hidden costs.

You also get to visit another one of the best sites in Mexico City, the Guadalupe Shrine, which not many Teotihuacan hot air balloon tours include.

This Hot Air Balloon, Pyramids & Guadalupe Shrine Tour includes:

• Hot air balloon ride
• Breakfast at a traditional Mexican restaurant
• Guadalupe Shrine visit to one of the most beautiful churches in Mexico
• Transportation from/to Mexico City

The Basilica of Guadalupe is one of the most incredible manmade landmarks in Mexico, and one of the biggest churches on the continent.

Millions make an annual pilgrimage here for the Día de Guadalupe holiday in December. It takes places just before Christmas in Mexico.

What past guests have said:

The entire experience was great. It was all very well coordinated, including the pickup and dropoff from our hotel. The Ballon ride was magical and the crew was EXTREMELY professional… Would highly recommend. —Chris (see more reviews)

4. Mexico City Hot Air Balloon Ride, Teotihuacan Tour and Beer Tasting

⭐️ RATING: 4.96 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 9 hours | ✅ Book it!

Why choose this tour? This tour includes it all, from the balloon ride to the tour of Teotihuacan Ruins with a qualified guide, an authentic Mexican meal, transportation — and even a beer tasting 🍻

This Hot Air Balloon Mexico Teotihuacan Tour includes:

• 45-60 minute hot air balloon ride
• Guided tour of Teotihuacan Ruins
• Teotihuacan admission
• Beer tasting in a local brewery
• Buffet breakfast with vegan options
• Roundtrip transportation from/to Mexico City
• ⚠️ Note: You will have to pay $2,600 pesos per person (about $135 USD) directly to the balloon operator on the day of your experience.

After seeing these Mexico pyramids from above, you’ll land in the balloon and a Mexican buffet breakfast will be waiting for you.

After enjoying a nice meal, you’ll tour the Teotihuacan Pyramids with your guide before making your way to a brewery for a guided tasting with a beer sommelier.

From here, all you have to do is kick your feet up in your private van, relax (maybe even take a nap 😴), and enjoy the drive back to Mexico City.

What past guests have said:

This has been the best experience that I’ve done so far in CDMX. It’s a bucket list item that you can’t miss! Book now! —Jacob (see more reviews)

5. Mexico City Balloon Ride with Transportation Included

⭐️ RATING: 4.97 out of 5 Stars — and 1,150+ Reviews | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 8 hours | ✅ Book it!

Why choose this tour? It includes round-trip transportation, a champagne toast while in the air, and breakfast in an actual cave.

Also, you get about 1.5 hours after the balloon flight to visit Teotihuacan Ruins and see the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and more.

This Balloon Flight with Transportation from CDMX includes:

• Transportation from/to Mexico City
• Breakfast in a cave
• Teotihuacan entrance fee
• ⚠️ Note: You will have to pay $2,600 pesos per person (about $135 USD) directly to the balloon operator on the day of your experience.

You’ll be picked up from your Mexico City accommodation at about 5:30am — which is the normal pick-up time for all hot air balloons Mexico City tours.

After about 45 minutes in the air, you’ll enjoy a champagne toast 🥂 as the balloon floats back to the ground.

Finally, sample some traditional Mexican foods at breakfast in a local restaurant called La Cueva, which means “the cave,” as it is in fact, in a cave!

The restaurant in the pueblo magico (magic town) of San Juan Teotihuacan, the small town where the Teotihuacan Ruins are located.

What past guests have said:

Couldn’t have gone with a better option, one of the best experiences. Made memories for a lifetime! Would 100% recommend booking this experience if you haven’t already. —Angeline (see more reviews)

Weather Conditions During A Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Teotihuacán

You’re likely wondering about safety measures on air balloon rides in Mexico.

To uphold the best safety standards, Mexico follows the same precautions as in countries like the United States, New Zealand and others — and if it’s too windy to fly, you won’t be able to.

Keep in mind that most hot air balloon in Teotihuacan companies don’t offer a full refund if it’s too windy to fly.

Rather, you’ll get to enjoy a helicopter ride in lieu of taking the hot air balloon over Teotihuacan, so you can still fly over the site.

They’re rarely involved in aviation crashes, and considered safer than both cars and airplanes.

If you see tours for less, one (or more) off these things likely aren’t included.

For the total package hot air balloon tour Mexico City experience, expect to pay about $225 per person.

Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Reviews

All the tours featured in the article are Five Star tours, or near-Five Star tours with very high ratings of about 4.85 and above.

If you choose another Teotihuacan hot air balloon tour, make sure to read reviews before booking.

As I’ve already done that here for you 😁, you can save yourself the time and just book my #1 pick — this Teotihuacán from the Sky Hot Air Balloon Tour.

Teotihuacan Pyramids: Frequently Asked Questions

🗺️ Teotihuacan map & Teotihuacan location

The Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone is in the town of San Juan Teotihuacán, as seen in the map of Teotihuacan above.

San Juan Teotihuacán is a pueblo magico (Mexico magic town) in Estado de México, one of the 32 Mexico states.

1. Taxi or Uber to Teotihuacan

Besides taking a tour, this is the most convenient way to get to Teotihuacan. Prices will vary, but figure about $1,000 pesos ($50 USD), round trip.

There is a designated Uber Zone at Teotihuacan, which has the best cell signal and where Uber drivers know to pick passengers up.

2. Teotihuacan Bus from mexico city

The bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacan departs about every 30-45 minutes from Terminal del Norte (North Terminal).

When you arrive at the bus terminal, look for Gate 8 (Puerta 8), and buy your ticket from the booth near the end of that concourse.

Round trip tickets are less than $175 MXN pesos ($8 USD) per person — and if you prefer to buy in advance, you can book your Teotihuacan bus tickets here.

⚠️ Teotihuacan Travel Tips: Make sure your bus is going to the Teotihuacan archeological site — not the pueblo of San Juan Teotihuacan.

3. Mexico City Rental Car

Driving in Mexico City is not for the faint of heart — though I will say that I have done it, and it was actually kinda fun 🤪

However, for those who want to rent a car in Mexico City and drive to Teotihuichan, it’s an easy drive if you follow this route to Teotihuacan from Mexico City.

The drive will take about 1.5 hours in normal traffic, and the Teotihuacan parking fee is $3 USD per car.

Accessibility & Facilities at Teotihuacan

💰 Teotihuacan entrance gates

There are five entry gates at Teotihuacan Ruins, and you can buy admission tickets at each.

🚾 Teotihuacan Restrooms

The restrooms are located near these entry gates, as are the small refreshment snack stands.

There are also restrooms near the Teotihuacan Museum & Sculpture garden.

🛍️ Teotihuacan Shops

If you didn’t bring your own water bottle, make sure to buy one before heading inside. There are a few food and drink stands near the entrance.

♿️ Accessibility at Teotihuacan

Much of the site is paved, and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

There is reserved parking at Gates 2, 3 and 5 for visitors with disabilities, and Gate 3 has ramps and walkways for visitors with mobility difficulties or who use wheelchairs.

Teotihuacan parking fee is $3 USD.

Teotihuacan Facts About the Mexico Ruins

This archeological site dates back to the mysterious Teotihuacan civilization and the Teotihuacanos.

This civilization predates the Aztecs, though archeologists say the Aztecs did inhabit Teotihuacan in the 1400s.

At its peak, the Teotihuacan population was as high as 200,000 people, one of many cool Teotihuacan history facts.

🗿 Want to see TOLTEC RUINS IN MEXICO?

Take one of the best day trips from Mexico City to the city of Tula, Hidalgo, to see the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl at Tula Ruins (AKA Tollan Ruins).

These are: the Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon, and Teotihuacan Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl (quetz-al-co-ah-tull).

The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest pyramid at Teotihuacan, and the Pyramid of the Moon is the second largest.

The Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl is the smallest of the three, and dedicated to the Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl.

💀 Teotihuacan Avenue of the Dead

There are about 10 smaller structures with Teotihuacan art along the way, so it might be more accurate to say Teotihuacan has three large pyramids, and several smaller pyramids and structures.

The smaller pyramids structure group sits along the 1.25-mile-long (2 km) Teotihuacan Avenue of the Dead.

This is a popular spot for people to come during Day of the Dead in Mexico City.

All the structures have been roped off in an effort to preserve these ancient ruins in Mexico for generations to come.

My Final Thoughts on the Best Mexico City Hot Air Balloon Tours

When planning out an itinerary to visit Mexico City, you’ll want to include one of these amazing Teotihuacan hot air balloon tours.

As someone who lived in Mexico City, I always recommend this Teotihuacan From the Sky Tour led by a Teotihuacan expert.

As a Mexico UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Teotihuacan Ruins is one of the most important and most-visited of all Mexico Ruins (along with Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula).

With such a historically important place, the best way to visit Teotihuacan Ruins is on a tour with a qualified guide.

A Teotihuacan tour like this one is the way to go because without a qualified guide explaining everything to you — you’re essentially just looking at rocks 🗿

With an accredited guide, your Teotihuacan tour from Mexico City will really come to life.

The one important thing to know about Teotihuacan hot air balloon tours is that you must show up at about 6am, and it’s a 75-minute drive from Mexico City to Teotihuacan.

For this reason, you’ll want to choose a tour that includes transportation, like the one linked.

Also, some Teotihuacan balloon tours don’t include a visit to the Teotihuacan Pyramids — just the balloon ride.

With such an important site, you’ll want to see the three pyramids at Teotihuacan after the balloon ride.

For more information, visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids official website here. This site offers a wealth of info about the most visited archaeological site near Mexico City.