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    Avándaro lake shore under a cloudy evening sky, Valle de Bravo, Estado de México

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    Forest trail in the Velo de Novia park, Avándaro, Estado de México

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    Flowers growing among old roof tiles in Avándaro, Estado de México

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    Avándaro

    Town Valle de Bravo, Estado de México Municipality of Valle de Bravo

    A wooded village next to Valle de Bravo with weekend homes, a golf club, waterfalls, and the site of Mexico's famous 1971 rock festival.

    From Toluca: 1 h 5 min by car (77 km by road) How to get there ↓

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    Where to stay near Avándaro

    Misión Grand Refugio del Santo Hotel · ★★★ · 2.0 km from the center Prices Hotel Valle de Bravo Hotel · ★★ · 2.6 km from the center Prices
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    Tours to Avándaro

    Day trips around Valle de Bravo sometimes stop in Avándaro; a tour is the easy way to see it without a car.

    Private Valle de Bravo Day Trip from Mexico City (TOP RATED) ★ 5.0 (2) · From US$558
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    How to get to Avándaro

    • From Toluca: about 1 h 5 min by road (~77 km)
    • 3 km south of Valle de Bravo
    • Nearest airport: Toluca (TLC), 1 h 10 min by car to Valle de Bravo
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    Popular tours to Avándaro

    Private Valle de Bravo Day Trip from Mexico City (TOP RATED) ★ 5.0 (2) 8 h From US$558
    Magic Town Valle de Bravo from Mexico City 13–14 h From US$248

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    About Avándaro

    Avándaro is the wooded village just southeast of Valle de Bravo, and for many visitors it is half the reason to come. Its cobbled lanes wind under tall pines past weekend houses, small hotels, restaurants and spas, and the air is noticeably cooler and greener than down by the lake. The Club de Golf Avándaro has made the name familiar to golfers since the mid-20th century.

    The name is also a landmark in Mexican music. On September 11 and 12, 1971, the Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro was held near the golf club, in the hamlet of Tenantongo. What was planned as a car race with music turned into a huge rock gathering, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to half a million people and around 18 bands playing through a rainy weekend. It has been called Mexico's Woodstock, and the backlash that followed shaped the country's rock scene for years.

    Today Avándaro is mostly about nature. The Velo de Novia waterfall lies right on its edge, smaller falls drop through the forest nearby, and the woods are full of walking and cycling routes. It is easy to visit on foot or by bike from Valle de Bravo, or to stay among the trees and go into town for the lake.

    How to get to Avándaro

    Drive from Toluca: 1 h 5 min, 77 km

    Avándaro is about 4 km from the centre of Valle de Bravo, roughly 10 minutes by car or taxi and an easy bike ride; local taxis run between the two all day. To reach Valle de Bravo by car from Toluca, take Highway 55 to the north side of the city, then the Toluca–Valle de Bravo road west for about 60 km. By bus, several companies run hourly services from Mexico City's western terminal (Observatorio, Metro line 1), and buses leave Toluca's terminal about every hour between 6 am and 6 pm; from the Valle de Bravo bus station take a taxi on to Avándaro.

    3 km south of Valle de Bravo

    Directions from Valle de Bravo on Google Maps

    Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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    From the nearest cities to Avándaro

    • Toluca · 77 km by road, 1 h 5 min
    • Zitácuaro · 79 km by road, 1 h 10 min
    • Taxco · about 115 km by road, ~1 h 40 min

    Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.

    Before you go to Avándaro: hours, prices and tips

    Time needed
    Works well as a short day outing: a long forest walk, a meal and a look at the local projects. Camping at Monte Alto is an option if you want to stay a few days. México Desconocido · checked Oct 2026
    What to bring
    For the walk to the Velo de Novia waterfall: sneakers, water, sunscreen, hat, repellent, a light sweater, cash (parking about 50 pesos, toilets 10) and a bag to carry out your trash. The trail is steep and slippery. México Desconocido Escapadas · checked Oct 2026

    Hours and prices change, especially around holidays. Each fact links to where we checked it.

    Visiting Avándaro: what to see and do

    Wander the pine-shaded lanes and stop for lunch or a spa afternoon.
    Walk to the Velo de Novia waterfall on the village's edge.
    Cycle or hike the forest trails around the golf course.
    Look for the area where the 1971 Avándaro rock festival took place.

    Plan your trip

    Places to stay in Avándaro

    Misión Grand Refugio del Santo Hotel · ★★★ · 2.0 km from the center Find on Expedia Hotel Valle de Bravo Hotel · ★★ · 2.6 km from the center Find on Expedia Hotel Avandaro Hotel · 670 m from the center Find on Expedia Cinco Hotel · 2.7 km from the center Find on Expedia
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    Tours & activities

    Day trips around Valle de Bravo sometimes stop in Avándaro; a tour is the easy way to see it without a car.

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    Rental cars

    Pick up a car at TLC (Toluca): about 1 h 10 min by road to Valle de Bravo, then 3 km more to Avándaro, on your own schedule.

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    Flights

    The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Toluca (TLC), about 1 h 10 min by road from Valle de Bravo, the base for Avándaro.

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    Signal can drop away from Valle de Bravo: download a map of the way to Avándaro before you set out, or carry an eSIM with data.

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    When to go to Avándaro mild

    Avándaro shares the climate of Valle de Bravo, 3 km away. The best months to visit are January, March, April, and December.

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    Make Valle de Bravo your base

    Lake Valle de Bravo and the town glowing under storm clouds at sunset, Estado de México mild
    Estado de México Valle de Bravo

    Avándaro is an easy trip from Valle de Bravo, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

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