After two long years of pandemic, one of the most awaited festivals returns to Patzcuaro, the International Cantoya Balloon Festival, this year with the participation of France, Brazil, and Colombia; so if you were wondering what to do in July in Patzcuaro, get ready! Because you will have the opportunity to see a variety of activities and taste all the delights of this beloved Magic Town.
The magical blue sky of Patzcuaro will once again be filled with the traditional and eye-catching cantoya balloons, so if you want to forget about stress, pack your suitcase and travel to Patzcuaro, doing it in July will be well worth it.
This festival will be the perfect excuse to enjoy the cultural, gastronomic and architectural treasures that Patzcuaro has to offer. If you want to know a little more about what to do during this festival, keep reading! Here, we'll tell you all about it.
Cantoya Balloon Festival in Pátzcuaro.
From July 22 to 24, one of the most colorful festivals in Patzcuaro will take place, where besides being amazed by the beauty of the balloons and the spectacle of watching them flying, you will be able to do other activities.
The designs of the cantoya balloons are very colorful and take months of previous work. And to reward the hard work of the artisans there will be two contests, one that rewards the balloon made with 700 sheets, and the other will reward the balloon with the largest number of sheets. The requirement to participate is that all the balloons must be handmade. Can you imagine the scenery? It will be amazing to see dozens of balloons floating through the air, and you can enjoy it for free!
But not only that, during the festival you will be able to approach the gastronomic corridor, it is no secret that Michoacan gastronomy is one of the richest and most varied in Mexico, so you will also have the opportunity to delight yourself with corundos, charalitos, or the delicious uchepos, the best part?
The gastronomic corridor will be served by traditional cooks from Michoacán, which assures you a delicious meal with the authentic flavor of Michoacán.
There will also be a crafts' corridor, where you can buy clay crafts, Paracho guitars, copper crafts, and carved wood; although the festival is free, both the crafts corridor and the gastronomic corridor have a cost, so be sure to bring an extra budget to buy souvenirs and eat delicious food.
And the icing on the cake, you can enjoy the musical band “Los Claxons” which will perform on Thursday, June 23 at 21:00 hours; music, balloons, crafts and delicious food, what more could you ask for?
Lodging in Patzcuaro, the Posada de Don Vasco, your best option.
Now that you know what to do in Patzcuaro, you just have to choose a hotel, and Posada de Don Vasco is your best option; since it is only 8 minutes away from Vasco de Quiroga square, where the International Cantoya Balloon Festival will take place, and from the Antiguo Colegio Jesuita, where the balloons will be released.
In addition, you can relax after a day of walking in our pool, or admiring the large gardens. You can also spend some fun time with your family, partner or friends in our game room, where you can try your hand at billiards.
Don't forget to visit one of our two restaurants, you will delight all your senses with the flavor of our gastronomy. Book a room at Posada Don Vasco We are waiting for you!
