ECOTOURISM

 

Valle de Bravo?s environs offer ideal spots for observing flora and fauna, hiking and photo safaris. Among the most beautiful places are:

 

Parque Nacional Bosencheve (Bosencheve National Park). Located 44 km (27 mi) north of Valle de Bravo, off Highway 15. Here you can observe plant and animal species and go hiking in the surrounding areas of El Carmen Lagoon.

 

Reserva de Monte Alto (Monte Alto Reserve). Located 10 minutes from downtown Valle de Bravo, off the highway that leads to the nearby town of Avandaro. At this nature reserve you can observe a wide variety of flora and fauna while hiking or on a photo safari. Departing from the town,

 

Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca (Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary). Lies 25 km (15 mi) north of Valle de Bravo, off the highway to Los Saucos. At this majestic place you can go on guided tours and photo safaris through the nesting grounds of the monarch butterfly.

 

Avandaro. Lies 6 km (4 mi) south of Valle de Bravo. This is a forest area with mountains and valleys surrounding a big lake. Here you can go hiking along trails in an area with a wide array of flora and fauna and impressive waterfalls.