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Valle de Bravo

Mountain lake retreat popular with chilangos for sailing, paragliding, and weekend escapes

Duration
Full day or overnight
Entrance Fee
MXN 0Free town
Best Time
November-March for butterflies; year-round for lake activities

Overview

Valle de Bravo is Mexico City's favorite weekend escape—a picturesque town on a large reservoir surrounded by pine-forested mountains. Activities include sailing, paragliding, hiking, and simply enjoying the cooler mountain air and lakeside restaurants. The town has a charming colonial center with good restaurants and boutique hotels.

Highlights

  • Lakeside setting with water activities
  • Paragliding from surrounding mountains
  • Colonial town center
  • Cascada Velo de Novia waterfall
  • Monarch butterfly sanctuaries (November-March)

Getting There

Nearby City

150 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 19.1932, -100.1296

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