Butterfly sanctuary
jardín mágico

  Maybe it was the season but no butterflies or exotic birds? There was however a nice river to take a dip in nice and cool on a hot day. The... read more restaurant was outstanding!

  I did this tour with a group of friends on my last full day in Puerto Vallarta, and what a serene and peaceful way to end our trip. Fabian is... read more an absolute gem and has so much knowledge about each butterfly and can point out the tiniest caterpillar and know which one is which based on the plant the caterpillar was on. We also were lucky enough to see a butterfly emerge from its cocoon during our visit.

I hope this sanctuary is around for many more years for those who want to learn more about nature and really get into the nature of the area. Thanks for sharing your passion with myself and my friends in 2021

  Chris was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guild. We loved the beautiful indigenous butterflies. Balance in nature is very important to us.

  Its a shot in the dark sometimes that comes out best. Don't worry about the drive out, just negotiate price. You'll drive up a dirt road to a... read more semi closed gate and then walk in. So far, so weird... then you'll walk around the dog boarding, next to a larg pond and go to a building with an entrance and exit on the same side. At that point you'll get to see butterflies! And learn all about their habits, find eggs and caterpillars, and then release one into the area. It was a better informative trip than many that I've been on, and although a little out of the way, I would tell people to go!

  Fabian gave a most extensive overview with great information about the life of butterflies and their efforts to identify the near 300 species that live in Jalisco. Their efforts... read more need our support and I challenge all who see the magic of Jardin Magico to step up, take me seriously and commit to ongoing support as you are able

  This was a “must do” for me before I left Vallarta and so glad I did! Mariposario Jardin Magico (Magic Butterfly Garden) was fabulous and our guide Fabian RS... read more was so into butterflies!! His enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge encyclopedic. My gift release at the end of the tour was this lovely Pink Spotted Butterfly. I highly recommend visiting and supporting this exquisite butterfly garden before you go home.

  Exceptional educational experience, Fabian was a fantastic Guide speaking excellent English. Easily accessed by Taxi from P.V. and is a great way to spend a few hours. Wonderful experience for... read more kids of all ages. Not a tourist trap but a dedicated group of people doing good things for the environment. If you don't love Butterflies on the way in, you will when you leave. Highly recommended.

  Cris was informative, patient and kind as he took us through the Garden. We learned a lot about butterflies, plants and biodiversity. It was a little hard to find the... read more entrance, I called the phone number and was promptly greeted. Bring water and dress for warm

  This was a great tour. Nice staff and great job of making people aware of the importance of pollinators and Butterflies for the environment