Balcones Travel Guide

Toluca

Popular places to visit

Velo de Novia Waterfalls

Velo de Novia Waterfalls

Nestled within lush green foliage is this pretty waterfall, where milky white water spills down a cliff face and flows over huge boulders.

Velo de Novia Waterfalls
Toluca

Valle de Bravo Dam

Try the diverse array of watersports on this scenic lake, wander through the forest and explore quaint villages and parks.

Valle de Bravo Dam
The Cosmovitral

The Cosmovitral

Marvel at the exquisite collection of stained-glass windows housed within a striking art nouveau building with a vast array of plants.

The Cosmovitral
Zacango Zoo

Zacango Zoo

Admire the picturesque and serene setting and interact with your favorite animals in one of the largest zoos in the country.

Zacango Zoo
Metepec featuring a church or cathedral and night scenes

Church of Calvary

Admire the mosaic work of art on the sloping lawn in front of this hilltop temple and enjoy views of Metepec’s historic town center.

Church of Calvary

Centro Dinámico Pegaso

You can take time to visit Centro Dinámico Pegaso during your travels to Toluca. Discover the area's countryside and churches.

Centro Dinámico Pegaso

Things to do

Panoramic Xinantecatl volcano

Tour of the Nevado and City of Toluca

Rp1.668.085
per adult
Tour of the Nevado and City of Toluca
Valle de Bravo: Half-Day Guided City Tour by Van

Valle de Bravo: Half-Day Guided City Tour by Van

Rp651.071
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Valle de Bravo: Half-Day Guided City Tour by Van
Full day tour - Toluca and its surroundings

Full day tour - Toluca and its surroundings

Rp2.915.100
per adult
Full day tour - Toluca and its surroundings
Mexico: Private Hiking Tour to Nevado de Toluca & Metepec

Nevado de Toluca Tour: Hike & Town

Rp7.482.090
per traveller
Nevado de Toluca Tour: Hike & Town
Valle de Bravo: ATV Tour

Valle de Bravo: ATV Tour

Rp859.414
per traveller
Valle de Bravo: ATV Tour
Full day - Naturally lovely Discover Valle de Bravo

Full day - Naturally lovely Discover Valle de Bravo

Rp3.805.825
per adult
Full day - Naturally lovely Discover Valle de Bravo
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Top hotels in Balcones

Hotel El Rebozo

Hotel El Rebozo

3.5 out of 5
Carret. Libre Circuito Avandaro Km 6.5, Fracc. Avandaro, Valle de Bravo, MEX
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Avandaro Waterfall and Velo ...
8/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"Hot water is not always available, there where large spiders on the room, internet service is quite unstable."

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2023

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El lugar del que te hable Hotel Boutique

El lugar del que te hable Hotel Boutique

4.5 out of 5
Vega del Valle, SN, Valle de Bravo, MEX
The price is Rp3.323.691 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp3.323.691
Rp3.988.430 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Velo de Novia Waterfalls ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Toda la estancia estuvo increíble. Pero se escucha absolutamente todo el el cuarto. Despiertan ruidos externos y eso quita un poco La Paz en el momento de la mañana de querer descansar"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Hotel Las Piñas Avándaro

Hotel Las Piñas Avándaro

2.5 out of 5
Vega de Las Flores s/n, Fracc. Avándaro, Valle de Bravo, MEX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp879.285 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp879.285
Rp1.055.142 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Velo de Novia Waterfalls and Avandaro Waterfall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"ecofriendly well located hotel, its not so big but the staff make you feel like home"

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2023

Hotel Las Piñas Avándaro
Casa Ripoll

Casa Ripoll

4 out of 5
105 Vega de Las Flores, Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Velo de Novia Waterfalls and Avandaro ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Excelente atención servicio amabilidad todo super excepcional"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

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Casa Ripoll
Hotel Misión Grand Valle De Bravo

Hotel Misión Grand Valle De Bravo

3 out of 5
Fontana Brava s/n Col. Avandaro, Valle de Bravo, MEX
The price is Rp1.971.219 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.971.219
Rp2.365.463 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Algunas habitaciones están separadas del edificio principal por lo que en tiempo de lluvias te vas a mojar si quieres ir de tu habitación al edificio principal/restaurante/alberca/spa"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Hotel Misión Grand Valle De Bravo
El Santuario Resort & Spa

El Santuario Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Carretera a Colorines Km. 4.5, Valle de Bravo, MEX
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8/10 Very Good! (784 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed our 2 night stay at El Santuario! The location is breathtaking. We went Monday through Wednesday, so the resort itself was pretty empty. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! The room was clean, the view was gorgeous, and the bed was comfortable. We went to the Spa ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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El Santuario Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Balcones

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Avandaro

While visiting Avandaro, you might make a stop by sights like Velo de Novia Waterfalls and Valle de Bravo Dam.

Avandaro
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Monte Alto

While Monte Alto may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sanctuary of Santa Maria Ahuacatlán and Valle de Bravo Archaeological Museum.

Monte Alto
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Loma Bonita

When in Loma Bonita, you can plan a visit to Sanctuary of Santa Maria Ahuacatlán and Valle de Bravo Archaeological Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Loma Bonita
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Santa María Ahuacatlán

If you're spending some time in Santa María Ahuacatlán, Valle de Bravo Dam and Museum Joaquin Arcadio Curroc Valle de Bravo are top sights worth seeing.

Santa María Ahuacatlán
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Valle de Bravo Centro

While visiting Valle de Bravo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Valle de Bravo Dam and Central Square.

Valle de Bravo Centro
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Agua Fría

Agua Fría might not have many top sights, but Saint Francis of Assisi Church and Museum Joaquin Arcadio Curroc Valle de Bravo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Agua Fría

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