Valle de Bravo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in State of Mexico, Mexico, which is located on the shore of Lake Avándaro, approximately 156 km southwest of Mexico City
About Valle de Bravo
Valle de Bravo has a population of just over 61,000 (2020) but the villages of the surrounding municipality (county) bring the regional population up to about 200,000. The town's name acknowledges its respect for Nicolas Bravo, a general during theMexican War of Independenceand a politician and vice-president of Mexico during the tumultous post-independence era. The city was known in the 20th century for having hosted the world-famousCircuito Avandaroauto racing event, which in 1971, got hijacked by theFestival de Rock y Ruedas, a rock music festival whose massive crowds made it impossible to conduct an auto race. TheFestival de Rock y Ruedesis often compared to theWoodstockfestival in the United States, complete with rain and logistical problems. Xxact estimates of its crowds are impossib
Top Attractions in Valle de Bravo
Explore the best things to see and do in Valle de Bravo:
- ★Alahua
- ★Cascada Velo de Novia
- ★Embarcadero Municipal
- ★Mougly's and Bros.
- ★Parroquia San Francisco de Asis
- ★Santuario de Santa María Ahuacatlán
- ★Santuario Piedra Herrada
- ★Valle Aventura
Where to Eat in Valle de Bravo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dipao Valle
- 🍴Doña Petra
- 🍴La chiquita
- 🍴La Cochinita De Valle
- 🍴La Escondida Valle
- 🍴La Michoacana
Where to Stay in Valle de Bravo
- 🏨El Santuario Resort
- 🏨Hotel Misión Grand Valle de Bravo
- 🏨Loto Azul & Spa
- 🏨Meson de Leyendas
Valle de Bravo Travel Guide Sections
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