This Refined Getaway Started as a Rustic A-Frame With No Running Water

Located off paved roads, across a river, and up a mountain, Pablo Pérez Palacios’s cabin in the Mexican wilderness has a rooftop terrace designed for entertaining.

Rising up from the idyllic shores of Lake Avándaro, the 500-year-old town of Valle de Bravo is sometimes referred to as the Hamptons of Mexico City. Located about an hour west of the capital, the locale has long been a popular vacation destination for those looking to escape the busy city, but during the pandemic, the number of those arriving—and staying longer—increased. For architect Pablo Pérez Palacios, who runs a design firm in Mexico City, the area’s rise in popularity was no surprise.

"Valle de Bravo is beautiful, and there are lots of outdoor activities available," says Pablo, who purchased land in the area seven years ago and built a small A-frame vacation home for himself and his wife, Sofia. "After the pandemic, it became even more popular, but we are far enough out that it still feels private. There is a point where you have to drive off-road for about 10 minutes...we slow the car down, open the back to let the dogs out, and they follow us on the way up."

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