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