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

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.