Valle de Bravo, Colonial town in State of Mexico, Mexico.
The municipality sits at an elevation of 1850 meters, surrounded by pine forests near Lake Avándaro, 156 kilometers southwest of Mexico City.
The settlement started as El Pino in the 16th century under Franciscan friar Gregorio Jiménez before receiving city status in 1878.
The Festival de las Almas takes place at the end of October, featuring traditional Mexican music performances, art exhibitions, and regional food demonstrations.
Lake Avándaro provides multiple water activities including sailing, kayaking, boating, waterskiing, and fishing for catfish, mojarro, and carp species.
The Monte Alto Nature Reserve contains multiple paragliding launch points where certified instructors guide flights over the lake and surrounding mountains.
Location: Valle de Bravo
Inception: 1530
Elevation above the sea: 1,850 m
Website: http://valledebravo.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.19250,-100.13056
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:09
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