Valle de Bravo is located on the shore of Lake Avandaro, approximately 145 km (95 miles) south west of Mexico City, getting there is a 2 hours drive on good quality roads. Valle de Bravo (or simply "Valle") is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, colonial town architecture, and many rich traditional socio-cultural expressions, ranging from indigenous and traditional to an emerging alternative culture. It is a high-class weekend destination for people from Mexico City and is a para-gliding mecca. It has a population of approximately 50,000 people. The weather in Valle de Bravo is mild- humid. The average temperature is 17.5 ºC (63.50 ºF). Valle was recently cataloged as a Magical Town by the Ministry of Tourism.
