My wife and I live less than two hours' bus ride from Papantla. We visited only for a weekend, but plan to return. The voladores perform every hour daily from 9am to 6pm. We talked with them and took pictures of course, for a small tip. They are very friendly. Their performance is impressive, majestic, and a cultural gem for... More

This was really a fabulous glimpse at an ancient Mexican cultural tradition. I enjoyed watching them very much. This is basically an aerial dance that takes place atop a tall pole. The dance starts with very nice flute music as gradually the dancers descend from the pole on ropes while performing a ritual aerial dance. Truly amazing ... and famous... More

My friend and I were the only gringos in town. Charming zocalo, home of the original voladores, amazing sight, good food, amiable people. More

This is an old indigenous tradition symbolizing the year ahead. As I am a Skydiver I find it very interesting since the discipline I practice is head down flying or freefly...plus if you know some history of the Mexican people, it adds to your culture. It is a surviving prehispanic tradition. More