Mexican Papel Picado Banners in Playa Del Carmen

If it is party time in Mexico, look up, way up and you will see papel picado flying through the air. Papel picado or “perforated paper” banners are a traditionally a decorative banner made out of thin paper or more recently plastic,cut into elaborate designs.

Mexican Papel Picado in San Miguel de Allende

This Mexican folk art explores common themes includes birds, flowers and skeletons. They are hung during special occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, the Day of the Dead, weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms, and christenings.