Valle de Bravo is located 67 km (41 mi) east of Toluca, the capital of the State of Mexico, and 145 km (90 mi) from Mexico City. It has a temperate semi-humid climate, with an average year-round temperature of 17º C (63º F).

Surrounded by mountains, this magical town is an important tourist destination, thanks to its excellent hotels, restaurants, equestrian club, beautiful golf courses and manmade lake. At the lake you can do all kinds of water sports, including water skiing, sailing, kayaking and fishing. As you take a stroll along the cobblestone streets you’ll see white stucco houses with wrought iron balconies and red tile roofs. Under the arches of the main plaza you can enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine. The city also offers a crafts market, numerous boutiques, art galleries and the Parroquia de San Francisco (San Francisco Parish Church). San Francisco (St. Francis) is Valle de Bravo’s patron saint. The most striking feature on the church is an original 16th-century bell.

In the surrounding areas you’ll find beautiful nature reserves like the Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca (Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary). The area becomes the monarch butterflies’ nesting grounds from November through March. You also can visit the Parque Natural Bosencheve (Bosencheve Nature Park) and the Reserva de Monte Alto (Monte Alto Reserve), which are ideal spots to enjoy various adventure sports, such as mountain and rock climbing, bicycling and camping. As for extreme sports, Valle de Bravo has become a popular spot for hang gliding and paragliding, making this a preferred destination for thrillseekers. You find all that and much more in Valle de Bravo, a paradise near Mexico City..

 

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