Valle de Bravo, Mexico

Valle de Bravo is located 67 km east of Toluca, capital of Mexico, and 145 km from Mexico City, has a sub-humid temperate climate and an average annual temperature of 17 º C.
Framed by a large mountain range, which contrasts with the immensity of the artificial lake where you can practice all kinds of water sports: skiing, sailing, kayaking and fishing, this magical town has a strong tourist infrastructure that offers comfortable hotels, restaurants, an equestrian and beautiful golf courses. A stroll through the cobblestone streets will take out their white stucco houses adorned with wrought iron balconies and red tile roofs and are the portals of the square, where you can enjoy delicious traditional snacks, the popular crafts market, numerous boutiques decoration, art galleries and the Parish of St. Francis, patron of the place, which is noteworthy for its original bell tower of the XVIth century.
In its surroundings are beautiful nature reserves like the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary where, from November to March, you will appreciate the wonderful spectacle of migration, the Natural Park or Reserve Bosencheve Monte Alto, ideal for all kinds of adventure sports: mountain climbing rock climbing, biking and camping, as well as free flight hang gliding and paragliding, extreme sports, in recent years, people have made this mexican favorite destination for lovers of adrenaline...

All this and much more it's Valle de Bravo, paradise near Mexico City.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESIn the vicinity of Valle de Bravo are nature reserves, forest areas surrounded by mountains, national parks and recreation centers where you can make outdoor activities as hiking, horseback riding and climbing.

Rodavento. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, at Km 3.5 of the road Valle de Bravo - the willows. Here you will find a platform for services such as abseiling, routes traveled by mountain bike and ATVs, including practice facilities for archery and horseback riding.

Cascada Velo de Novia. It is located in the division of Avándaro, 15 min. the center of Valle de Bravo. In here you can hike through a wooded road, where suspension bridges become observatories of vegetation and small waterfalls, and horseback riding trails, among other services.

Reserva de Monte Alto. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, the road that leads to the nearby town of Avándaro. On this site footpaths have been created to practice walking and horseback riding. There are several natural viewpoints that provide a beautiful view of the lake.

Cascada Río del Molino. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, the road to Avándaro. It is a propitious place for hiking and family picnics. It has tables, grills, parking, restrooms, restaurants and craft sales.

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. It is located 25 km north of Valle de Bravo on the road to Los Sauces. In this nature reserve can make walking and riding while watching butterflies in their natural refuge.

EXTREME SPORTS
The mountainous area surrounding the Valle de Bravo allows the practice of extreme sports like mountain biking, the hang gliding, paragliding and ultralight.

Reserva Monte Alto. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, the road that leads to the nearby town of Avándaro. On this site you can make runs up to 20km mountain bike, and exciting free flights in hang gliding and paragliding, because it has a takeoff zone, where you'll find instructors who can provide advice and equipment necessary to practice this activity .

Cascada Velo de Novia. It is located in the division of Avándaro, 15 min. the center of Valle de Bravo. In this place you can make mountain biking along their nature trails.

La Peña. It is 20 min. northeast of Valle de Bravo. It is an ideal place to practice free flight paragliding, boasts a stunning take-off area for air sports.

ECOTOURISM
In the vicinity of Valle de Bravo are ideal places for hiking, observing flora and fauna, and photographic safaris. Among the finest are:

Bosencheve National Park. It is located 44 km. north of Valle de Bravo on the road no. 15. Here you can enjoy watching wildlife, as well as walking around the lagoon of El Carmen.

Reserva Monte Alto. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, the road that leads to the nearby town of Avándaro. In this nature reserve you can enjoy watching wildlife, hiking and photo safaris organized through three routes out of town, or, following the paths that are bound Acatila.

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. It is located 25 km north of Valle de Bravo on the road to Los Sauces. In this majestic place can make guided tours and photo safaris organized by the nesting areas of the monarch butterfly.

Avándaro. Located 6 km south of Valle de Bravo. It is a rich wooded valleys and mountains surrounding the lake. In this place you can go hiking in your ways from which you will appreciate the abundance of flora and fauna that identifies the region as well as breathtaking waterfalls.

KAYAK
In Valle de Bravo can also practice kayaking, while enjoying the scenery.
Valle de Bravo Lake. It is located inside the village. It is a beautiful artificial lake with an area of 21 km 2 and a depth of about 40 people there m.En service providers lease the equipment necessary to practice this activity by the tranquil waters of this great body of water.

MOUNTAINEERING
Valle de Bravo is a town surrounded by the Sierras de Temascaltepec, Tenayac, Valle de Bravo and the slopes of surrounding mountains where you can enjoy mountain climbing to enjoy its stunning scenery.

La Peña. It is 20 min. northeast of Valle de Bravo. Here you will find a rocky outcrop where you can climb with ease, have the help of guides who will provide security.

Devil's Rock. It is located 25 miles southeast of Valle de Bravo. It is a cliff of over 600 m with steep walls ideal for practicing mountaineering.

Reserva de Monte Alto. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, the road that leads to the nearby town of Avándaro. Here you will find high ideals to practice climbing and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

FISHINGThe main attraction of Valle de Bravo is the lake where you can enjoy all kinds of water activities like fishing. Outside the village you will find a site where you can also practice this activity.

Valle de Bravo Lake. It is located inside the village. It is a beautiful artificial lake with an area of 21 km 2 and a depth of 40 m. Here you can fish for freshwater species such as sunfish, trout, carp and bass, there are many providers who rent the necessary equipment.

Bosencheve National Park. It is located 44 km north of Valle de Bravo on the road no. 15. In this scenic site may fish as tilapia and carp samples.

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
The architecture of this destination, full of tradition can be seen on the streets surrounded by houses and buildings dating from the colonial era. Among the most important buildings are:

Temple St. Francis of Assis. It is located in the main square of Valle de Bravo. It is a building made from stone, adobe, wood and tile that retains some of its original attributes, as the baptismal font and a size of San Francisco s.XVII Assisi.

Temple of Santa Maria Ahuacatlán. It is located in the district of Santa Maria Ahuacatlán, in the municipality of Valle de Bravo. Founded in the XVII century, the building housed in the main altar an image of the Black Christ, considered miraculous.

Quisco. It is located in the main square of Valle de Bravo. It is a building that has wooden columns and a red tile roof. It is surrounded by gardens, benches for resting and craft stalls and various Mexican dishes.

GOLFIn Valle de Bravo will find an attractive golf course with beautiful views of the lake.
Avándaro Golf Club. It is located 6 km from the center of Valle de Bravo, in Vega del Rio s / n, Fraccionamiento Avándaro. It has an 18-hole, par 72. Tel: (726) 266 0366. www.grupoavandaro.com.mx

NAVIGATIONIn the Valle de Bravo Lake will find many services that allow you to practice navigation in sailing dinghies or small individual.

Municipal Wharf. It is within the town of Valle de Bravo a few minutes from downtown. On this site you can rent boats and equipment for navigation in the lagoon, from yachts to small boats.

Sailing Club El Zarco. Located at Calle San Gaspar s / n, 5 min. the center of Valle de Bravo. provides rental services and maintenance of yachts and boats Tel: (726) 262 3931.

Yacht Club and Sailing Deportivo La Peña. Prolongation is located on 16th September. It serves as a pension for boats and provides maintenance services for all types of vessels. Tel: (726) 262 0461.

Club Náutico El Santuario. Located within 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo on the road Colorines km 4.5, Colonia San Gaspar del Lago. Pension serves boats, dinghies and yachts, offers equipment rental services for water sports. Tel: (726) 262 3981.

FUN AND LEISURE
Valle de Bravo has several resorts and recreational facilities ideal for fun in the company of family.

Alameda del Pueblo. It is within the town of Valle de Bravo, just minutes from downtown. It is a park with playgrounds, has a circuit for bikes and skates.

Rodavento. It is located 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo, in the road km 3.5 Valle de Bravo - The Saucos.En this place you will find large areas for organizing picnics, hikes, family games and bike rides. It has a bike path with four levels of difficulty with natural obstacles that will be a challenge for children and adults.

Aquatic Park Ixtapan de la Sal is located southeast of Valle de Bravo, on highway No.. 55. It is a beautiful place that has two-lane giant slides in a drop of 150 m, wave pool, hot springs and all kinds of water recreation.

MUSEUMSIn Valle de Bravo, there are several museums that show the life and work of famous people, and various cultural events and activities.

Casa de la Cultura. Just a few steps from downtown, has a library, an auditorium and several multipurpose rooms where temporary art exhibitions are presented. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Cultural Centre "Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza." Located on Calle Joaquín Arcadio No. Pagaza. 201. Dedicated to the illustrious poet of the same name, this place preserves all types of objects that were owned, as well as exhibitions of art works by regional artists, national and international. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.

SPASIn Valle de Bravo find large tourist hotels that offer spa services with therapies treatments ranging from ancient to the most advanced methods for skin care and mind.

Spa Sanctuary. Located within 10 min. the center of Valle de Bravo on the road Colorines km 4.5, Colonia San Gaspar del Lago, in the hotel of the same name. It offers over 63 types of therapies including massages, facials, hydrotherapy treatments, couples massage, oxygenation and hot stones. Tel: (726) 262 9100.

Spa Avándaro. It is located at km 24 of the San Francisco de los Ranchos, Colonia Tenantongo. Its main therapies include the application of massage and facials.
Tels: (726) 266 0370 and (726) 266 0366.

Spa Rodavento. It is located at km 3.5 of road Valle de Bravo, Los Sauces, within the prestigious hotel of the same name. It offers various types of massage and Swedish, shiatsu, sports, holistic, reflexology, lymphatic drainage and massage for children, and a bathhouse (steam bath Indian tradition). Tels: (726) 251 4182 and (726) 251 4185.

ARTS AND CRAFTSIn Valle de Bravo find and openwork embroidery, made by women Mazahua, pottery, leather and glazed earthenware, including craft shows, which may be purchased at the Craft Market, located on Avenida Juarez.

GASTRONOMYEvery corner of this picturesque destination, where the smells and colors that characterizes the food is wrapped in pleasant surprises, must be walked without a doubt. In the main square of Valle de Bravo will enjoy the traditional Mexican dishes and its famous wáter ice of the most varied artisanal flavors. Other typical dishes are prepared with trucha aroiris y robina negra, in addition to the artichokes are harvested in this region of the State of Mexico. It will be interesting to visit the market and discover the wonders that nature provides a culinary wealth of this place.

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