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The Papantla Flyers show, enjoy for free at the Malecon, Puerto Vallarta.

in Events and Festivals

Dec 27, 2025

The Papantla Pole Flyers can be seen daily for free at the boardwalk by the beach in downtown Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Donations are welcome. This ritual is centuries old and among the oldest in Mexico. The native Totonac people perform this dance to honor their gods.

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Voladores de Papantla - bird-men hanging from 90 foot pole in a ritual dance to the tune played on flute.

native mexican sitting on top of the pole and playing the flute for four dancers.

view of the Malecon, the beach and the papantla pole flyers show.

four men doing one of the most ancient dances in Mexico - suspended from 90-foot pole, upside-down and spinning.

bird-man, papantla flyer is suspended and going around the pole upside-down

Tags: Mexico / Native American / street photography