Valle de Bravo

Center of town life in Valle de Bravo. There are tour boats that will take you for a sightseeing cruise on the lake, you can walk around and take selfies at the town's letters, or you can stop in one of the many waterfront restaurants for a drink and some local cuisine. There are sometimes craft fairs or local festivals here.

This 17th century colonial era church is famed for its Cristo Negro (Black Christ) statue that is revered as a holy symbol. Religious faithful come from miles around to pray to the iconic Christ figure. Local tales say that the statue survived a fire but emerged in its blackened form. A side chapel contains testimonials and notes of thanks from worshippers whose prayers have been answered after praying to the Black Christ.

17th century church constructed with separate naves for indigenous and Spanish people. A third (main) nave was added in the 20th century. The church features a number of religious artworks including a series of Italian oil paintings.

Forested park area with a beautiful waterfall where the San Juan Creek drops 35 meters just before feeding into Lake Avandaro.

Adventure activity guides who can set you up with just about any activity that's done in the valley: they do 4WD treks, rent horses, can set you up with hang gliding lessons, or can arrange a day of sailing on the lake. Zip lines, off road motorcycles, kayaks and more. Prices are sometimes higher than individual providers, but you don't have to find individual providers on your own.

Center for wakeboarding and water skiing. Operates a store and several modern performance ski boats at the marina. Lessons cost M$2800 per hour (Feb 2024) using alahua's boats (less if you have your own boat on the lake with driver).

Wakeboarding and waterski instruction specializing in advanced skill training for the experienced aquatics practioner.

If you're in the area between late December and February, you should go see one end of the massive monarch butterfly migration. After the ticketing booth, you will be assigned a (free) guide (obligatory) which will lead you up the 1-hour hike to where the mariposas are spending winter. If you are lucky and the weather is good (more than 10 degrees C) and the sun is shining, you might even see them fly! You can also rent horses to go up the mountain.