He León International Balloon Festivaltoday it is the event with the greatest impact of the destination worldwide, without a doubt, it is a great ambassador of Mexico in the world.
During its 22 uninterrupted editions, The FIG has positioned itself as the main tourist product of the Bajío and one of the most important mass shows in the country. It is an event that takes place in the city of León in the month of November and brings together hot air balloons of different shapes, sizes and recognized characters with a great variety of colors that illuminate the sky over three days.
For this 2025 edition, the date on which such an important event will be held will be from November 14 to 17, where there is an estimated impact of 40 million online viewers, in its direct format, which will be transmitted through the digital platforms of the FIG, influencers, sponsors, personalities and special guests.. On this occasion, the concert show will be directed by the singer Gloria Trevi, the singer Carin León and the world’s Top 10 DJs: Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas and Afrojack, and the actor and comedian Omar Chaparro will also be the host..
An economic impact of 850 million is expectedachieving a high impact on the population and the activity of various economic sectors. This festival will generate 250 direct jobs and 4 thousand indirect jobs, giving the population the opportunity to have an extra for these days.
The International Balloon Festival has maintained a growth of 1,733% since its inception, bringing together more than 6 million people over 23 editions, who enjoy this great spectacle year after year.
Currently, it is one of the most important events of its kind in the world and now, in its 2025 edition, the FIG will present massive takeoffs of 200 hot air balloons in the morning and magical nights at the end of the day, with incredible special figures, a program full of music and color.
The León International Balloon Festival will continue to surprise the world by painting the skies of Mexico with the attendance of 25 countries that will visit the city to be part of this great party, which will also have a program full of attractions, unparalleled magical nights and the most spectacular concerts.
If you are in León during these dates, remember that this city stands out for its harmonious mix of history and modernity: its emblematic buildings such as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Light, the Expiatory Temple, the Arco de la Calzada and the Temple of Our Lady of the Angelsframe a viceregal and neoclassical architectural heritage that coexists with an urban infrastructure designed for development, mobility and innovation.
Some tourist attractions in León:
- 473 food and beverage establishments.
- More than 16 shopping centers and 7 thousand leather and footwear sales establishments.
- 5 golf courses (El Bosque Country Club, Campestre Golf Club, El Molino Golf Club, Los Naranjos Golf Club and La Hacienda de León Golf Club).
- León Metropolitan Park. Protected Natural Area with 362 hectares, of which 85% is prey, is home to more than 204 species of birds, both migratory and resident. An ideal space for outdoor activities, with two tracks of more than 7 km for running or cycling, surrounded by natural landscapes.
- León Zoo. Founded on September 19, 1979, it is an educational and conservation space for national and international fauna that houses 1,392 specimens of 227 different species.
- SeaLand Aquarium. Located in the Altacia shopping center, with more than 3 thousand square meters of exhibition, it houses 10 thousand specimens of more than 300 species (sharks, jellyfish, turtles, reef fish, etc.). It consists of 50 exhibits and a team specialized in the care, preservation and reproduction of species (biologists, veterinarians, aquaculturists and engineers).
- León Tour. A tourist and cultural tour of key points of the city, includes the Guanajuato Cultural Forum, the Historic Center and the traditional San Juan de Dios neighborhood. Their buses integrate audio-guide in 4 languages, geolocation, interactive app, Bluetooth and accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Leather and footwear route. Visits to local factories and tanneries to learn about the production processes in the production of leather products.
To learn more, we invite you to visit:
Website: https://www.leon-mexico.com/
Facebook: @visitaleongto
Instagram: @turismoleon_
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