Butterfly sanctuary
jardín mágico
DISCOVER ● LEARN ● PROTECT ● MARVEL
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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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, 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, 2022Ginonado55
The visit we did today was so nice...butterflies, plants of all sorts. But the highlight of our visit was Chris, the guide who succeded to pass on his passion. We... read more did let go at the end butterflies that were so attached to us, that we almost wanted to take them home with us. 😉 En frances, Tres belle activité, a refaire! Surtout avec des passionnés comme Chris!
November 1, 2021 - Carmen Spilchuk
Amazing learning experience in its most natural Environment. Very informative and a great service. Mother Nature at its finest! We should all do more to save these beautiful wonders.... read more The resorts have all these amazing plants and flowers, no butterflies. Too many chemicals? Please take a morning and visit Fabian.
April 1, 2022Allie
My partner and I booked a tour on our honeymoon and it did not disappoint! We enjoyed the tour at Planeta Cacao, and loved the hands-on activity of making our... read more own cocoa paste. Yum! Our guide for the Butterfly Garden, Fabian, was so great. He was extremely knowledgeable about butterflies, the various species, and host plants that are all native to the area. We learned a lot, and he was really fun to chat with during and after the tour. Bonus: we were impressed by the selection of natural, healthy snacks 🙂 It’s worth mentioning that the Mariposario team was really helpful in setting up transportation to and from the sites. I had my celluar data off in the days leading up to the tour, so I didn’t get the messages until the day-of but they were super responsive when I called, and they helped to arrange everything very quickly. Very helpful, given we were coming from Punta de Mita. Overall, I highly recommend visiting (and supporting) the Jardín Mágico: we loved seeing what they’re doing to preserve the local ecosystem, and educate kids and the broader community in PV. So cool, and so very, very important.
April 1, 2022Vera
It was a really splendid experience for both adults and kids. So much to see and learn about nature. Chris is a great guide and a wonderful person. Thank you... read more for the beautiful memories. We'll definitely be back in a different season to see other types of butterflies.
February 1, 2022 - Sparkling11River
Fascinating and enjoyable guided tour of the sanctuary with a very knowledgeable, personable guide. After the tour we spent some time on the grounds, eating lunch at the restaurant (open... read more on weekends). It was so peaceful. Thank you.
March 1, 2022Susan S
The sanctuary is worth the trip. Fabian is the on site guide and he is passionate and committed to the survival of the many different types of butterflies in Mexico.... read more If you know the story of the migration of the Monarch Butterflies, you must visit this sanctuary to support the work of butterfly preservation and continue with your education on butterflies. Totally worth the trip. Great place to introduce children to butterflies as well.
April 1, 2022
We took our granddaughter on the guided butterfly tour. It was an excellent tour. The guide was knowledgeable and well prepared. We learned a lot about both plants and the... read more lifestages of a butterfly. Our tour ended with a butterfly release, which was really cool. We were able to see many species of butterfly.
The location of the butterfly sanctuary would lend itself well to having a picnic before or after the tour, yet it was not far from the heart of Puerto Vallarta. It was a great time. We will definitely
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October 20, 2021






