The 9 BEST Valle de Bravo Guided Tours in 2022 - en.Yumping.com.mx

If you are looking for a destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city but at the same time have tourist offers that allow you to enjoy the place, then Valle de Bravo is what you are looking for. This Magic Town is located only 2 hours away from Mexico City and has so much to offer you, be it by sky, land or water, that the hard part will be deciding what to do.

But while you think about how to organise your visit, we suggest to you the places you can't miss and choose a tour to get to know the natural areas and the streets of this Magic Town

What to do in Valle de Bravo?

• Guided tour of the town: You will be able to find guided tours with durations ranging from an hour and a half to a full day, all depending on your free time. On these tours, you will visit some of the most emblematic sites such as the Historical Centre, the Anthropological Museum and the Cathedral. You will also visit the famous 'Black Christ' located inside the temple of Santa Maria Ahuacatlan. Its colour has produced certain stories and legends that you will learn about from your guide. Another site usually included in the guided tours is the Ahuehuete Tree, a millenary piece of nature known by the locals as "El Pino".

A visit to the different handicraft markets where you will be able to find souvenirs and objects made of blown glass and even wood is a must on your tour.

• Ecotourism in Valle de Bravo: This Municipality, besides having a charming town also boasts of having natural zones worth visiting, such as the dam located at the mouth of the Balsas River. This is one of the most famous sites in the centre of the country for the practice of water sports, and after the guided visits you can find boat rides, sailing and even kayak activities, so there is something for all preferences. Another famous natural site to visit in Valle de Bravo is the Velo de Novia Waterfall, located in the area of Avándaro. This beautiful waterfall has a 40-metre high waterfall and is a magical place surrounded by huge pine trees.

Some tours usually include a visit to the Stupa Ceremonial Centre, a place very similar to Tibetan monuments, where you will find Buddhist symbols.

• Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Tour: Set aside a day to visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, a magical place where you will witness the migration of these colourful and fragile species. You will walk through the forest and admire the places where they usually hibernate and flee from the cold climates of the north of the continent. For this activity, you will find departures from the different bus terminals in Mexico City, or you can arrive in your car. These tours usually include entrance and food, and generally last from 7 to 8 hours. Some also include a visit to the Miguel Aleman Dam. Don't forget to bring your camera because the beauty you will see has to be captured.

Have a serendipitous experience in Valle de Bravo, a place that has so much to offer, from colonial architecture and ambience in the streets of its historic centre, where you can easily find restaurants and bars, to complementary activities such as paragliding and paramotor flights.

Many Mexicans know that Valle de Bravo is the ideal place to book a rural house and spend a weekend away from the city, enjoying a regatta or some other water sport. But this Magic Town has a lot of culture, history and sites of great touristic importance that you can discover with a tour or a guided tour.

Dare to go beyond the familiar path and get to know the wooded areas surrounding the town, such as Monte Alto or Acatitlán. You will have spectacular panoramic views, ideal for photography. So choose a good tour to be part of a pleasant experience in this municipality, part of the State of Mexico.

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