Butterfly sanctuary
jardín mágico
DISCOVER ● LEARN ● PROTECT ● MARVEL
- Departure267040
If you’ve done most of the tourist things and are looking for something more, try the Butterfly Sanctuary Mariposario Jardin Magico. A little off the beaten path, it’s a reasonably... read more priced 1-hour tour. Our very knowledgeable guide Fabian was a treat to meet and explore the gardens with.
April 1, 2022
If you are in Puerto Vallarta this is a great place to visit. The staff is amazing and very knowledgeable, the layout is beautiful and the variety of butterflies are... read more spectacular. I would highly recommend. This beautiful sanctuary is kids friendly and a nice place for couples and individuals as well. Although I’ve been to this place every time I visit Puerto Vallarta there’s always something new to see. Did I mention how awesome the staff and own
Veronica Valentyna
November 1, 2021Carol S
Had a Great day at the butterfly sanctuary with two gal friends. Chris was very informative and clearly has passion for what he is doing. Thank you for sharing so... read more much of your knowledge. The tour took approx one hour. After we enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Vista Vallarta golf course which was approx. ten minute drive from the sanctuario. A Very enjoyable day.
February 1, 2022 - Mike O'Fyle
The tour guide was great and the butterflies were very interesting, including HUGE white morphos and another species that makes noise to warn off competitors!
October 1, 2021Kristi Z
What a lovely place! We were so delighted that this wasn't one of the usual butterfly experiences where you just walk around and look at pretty butterflies! Instead, it was... read more so educational, inspiring and informative! They are doing such great work here and spreading such outstanding information. Not a tourist trap at all.....rather a wonderful, off the path find! Thank you!
March 1, 2022
The sanctuary is quiet and magical, it took less than an hour to learn a lifetime of information about butterflies. Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and engagaing, his passion... read more for the environment is inspiring. At the end we got to release newly born butterflies, great
Jasmine J
November 4, 2021 - kristifred
I love going to the Mariposario as there is so much to learn about butterflies and their lives. Krys and Fabian are so knowledgeable and love to share their... read more knowledge with everyone who visits. It is a modest, out of the mainstream place and so worth a visit when in Puerto Vallarta and it’s northern surrounds
November 1, 2021
A magical place in a rural environment, perfect for a day of relaxation and learning. There are lots of butterfly species in the garden, and the best part is that... read more they are not only there for entertainment, but the sanctuary is actually carrying out conservation work for these native species. I had the chance to get up close to a monarch (I carried it in my finger for almost an hour), which then left to be part of the surrounding ecosystem. The area surrounding the sanctuary has a lagoon where many water fowl and turtles live, and there is also a restaurant and a mass
Dr_Coral
May 2, 2021Reimo S.
This was a little present for my girlfriend which likes butterflies and the Sanctuary was a very beautiful experience. Fabian the tour guide was so passionate about the animals and... read more the whole lifecycle and was really dedicated to make our tour a beautiful experience to remember. Many thanks
November 1, 2021

