Avándaro, Estado de México: a town near Valle de Bravo

Town 3 km south 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.

Getting there

3 km south of Valle de Bravo

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

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Avándaro shares the climate of Valle de Bravo, 3 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Mar, Apr, Dec.

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

Cascada Velo de Novia · Waterfall · 3 km away
A 35-meter waterfall in the pine forest of Avándaro, with picnic areas, trails and horseback rides close to Valle de Bravo.
Salto de Chihuahua · Waterfall · 16 km away
A waterfall over 50 meters high in a park near Ixtapan del Oro, with a natural pool, palapas and camping areas.
Santuario Piedra Herrada · Nature reserve · 18 km away
The monarch butterfly sanctuary closest to Valle de Bravo, on the road to Toluca, open roughly November to March.
Santuario El Capulín · Nature reserve · 26 km away
A quieter monarch butterfly sanctuary in Donato Guerra, reached by a forest trail of about 4 km on foot or horseback.
Nevado de Toluca · Mountain · 40 km away
Mexico's fourth-highest peak, with two crater lakes; the park has been closed since August 2025, so check before going.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.