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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- Skye
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, 2022Nancy G
I believe our guide was Chris, and he was so knowledgeable which made our tour so much better. We learned so many things none of us knew about butterflies... read more and know that it was because of his knowledge that we were able to learn these facts. I highly recommend the tour, however, as we learned going a little later in the morning when the butterflies are active would have been even better.
January 1, 2022
Recently I took two of my granddaughters (7 & 10 years old) to visit the Mariposario Jardin Magico. The biologist shared simple facts that the girls were able to share... read more with their parents. At the end of our tour-we were each given our own butterfly to release-Perfect
PVCHOPPERS
May 4, 2021 -
Our tour guide and site manager Fabian was an expert about the butterfly's and everything needed to raise them. His English was first rate as he walked us through the... read more garden explaining the entire process from eggs to caterpillar to butterfly. We even got a chance to release a butterfly for its first flight in the garden. This adventure was absolutely amazing and I would recommend it to
PVtanner
October 24, 2021
I brought my 2 little boys to the Jardin magico and we loved it! It’s set on the rancho
Madre tierra and we really enjoyed the beautiful setting. Fabian runs... read more the butterfly garden and gave us an amazing guided tour! We loved leaning about the different kinds of butterflies and searching for caterpillars among the plants. This is our second time but we will definitely
lindsay
August 14, 2021theressa_stonecipher
Krys was very knowledgeable and passionate about the facility and tour which made it very enjoyable for us and our 9 month old son. The sanctuary is a fascinating... read more place and would love to come back and do the cocoa tour with him. Krys was also generous, making sure we stayed hydrated and offered us snacks as well as hired a driver for us because I had limited cell service to call an Uber myself. Thank you for a great time!!!
January 1, 1970 -
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. 😉
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Tres belle activité, a refaire! Surtout avec des passionnés com
Ginonado55
November 9, 2021Vera
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, 2022Departure267040
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.
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