DISCOVER
There are more than 170 countries in the world. Of these, only 12 are home to 60% and 70% of the planet’s total biodiversity and, therefore, they earn the privilege of being called mega-diverse, Mexico is one of them. Visit us and discover why …
LEARN
Enjoy an unforgettable encounter with nature in all its beauty and diversity, led by Puerto Vallarta’s most passionate guides, while learning about the miraculous life of butterflies, vibrant local biodiversity, fascinating plants, animals, and human symbiosis. Be the change …
PROTECT
We serve the community as a wildlife conservation center for habitat restoration and enhancement, by linking preservation and science in partnership with nature reserves and conservation projects, setting the highest standards of environmental sustainability to protect the critical components of the Banderas Bay natural heritage.
MARVEL
Take an immersive stroll through our lush subtropical sanctuary enhanced by the colors that only Great Mother Nature herself can create, overflowing with the diverse species of butterflies and plants. Marvel at and appreciate amazing nature, get inspired and take the most spectacular photos.
Our Impact
JOIN OUR EFFORTS
As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary iniciative based on commitments to implement universal sustainabillity and to undertake partnerships in support of UN goals assigned to the State of Jalisco and Nayarit , we focus on the achievement of the following 11 assigned goals. The principles set out in the Global Compact incluide that businesses should support a precautionary approach to enviromental challenges, undertake iniciatives to promote greater enviromental responsibillity, and encourage the development and difussion of environmentally friendly technologies. Below are the goals of the State of Jalisco and Nayarit we have embraced.

OUR REASON FOR BEING
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- Brandon King
A must do activity for anyone wishing to get away from touristy areas and activities! My spouse Chris and I visited on 4/14/22. It was a wonderful and... read more highly educational visit. Our guide, Fabian, is an excellent teacher and a kind soul. We were fortunate to not only spend time learning about indigenous butterfly and plant species, but also to get to know a little about his and Cristian's lives and their journey to creating this wonderful place. We are very thankful to have spent a few hours with you both and hope to see you again in the future! Brandon and Chris
April 1, 2022NeenerB
What a hidden gem in Puerto Vallarta!! Our guide Chris was fantastic and gave us so much information that we never knew before about butterflies! Make sure you... read more schedule your tour from noon or later so you see more butterflies as they continue to awaken after 12:00. Enjoy your experience like we did!!
January 1, 2022Mangoroni
It's a bit off the tourist track but well worth it. Fabian was our guide and his passion for the butterflies shows. We came away knowing more and... read more wanting to do more for the butterflies. If you love nature, you will love this.
December 1, 2021 - AlanDonegan
We arrived at the sanctuary and were welcomed by Fabian and Christian. They gave us an incredible 1 1/2 hour tour of the butterfly sanctuary and tortoise all about the... read more caterpillars, chrysalis and butterflies. It’s a beautiful location and we loved our time now. It’s easy to get to from Puerto by Arta and is a highly recommended tour
January 1, 1970Lara Berthiaume
Absolutely wonderful!! Very knowledgeable guide, extremely attentive, kind and informative, they are doing all of Puerto Vallarta a great service to the community by educating children and adults. I will... read more definitely be going back. Very special experience. Thank you!
January 1, 2022Skye
What a hidden gem! I discovered this place on a whim and saw all of the raving reviews, so my friends and I decided to schedule a tour. Our tour... read more guide Fabian was so kind and passionate about the butterflies and spoke excellent English. We had such a lovely time. Would definitely recommend doing this while in PV! One of my favorite parts of our trip 🙂
May 1, 2022 -
Great experience, my whole family enjoyed the tour. So many beautiful butterflies! Luis was a great tour guide, very informative and helpful 😊 Than
Anna
August 7, 2021
Had a wonderful visit to the butterfly garden. We went there on Earth Day and it was a perfect way to celebrate nature. Our guide was very informative and we... read more learned so much about the different kinds of butterflies, how the eggs are collected and how the mature butterflies are released.
The enclosed garden is beautiful, large variety of flowers and plants. It was so peaceful and a perfect way to view the but
Linde P
April 23, 2021Sonia T
Fabian is amazing and taught us so much about butterflies and the importance of saving these amazing creatures. Visiting the sanctuary and meeting Fabian was definitely one of... read more the highlights of our vacation to Puerto Vallarta.
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