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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- Coug8491
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!
January 1, 1970Nancy L
My granddaughters and I had a very enjoyable visit to the butterfly sanctuary. Chris was an excellent tour guide sharing an amazing amount of info about the indigenous butterflies.... read more We were able to see and hear the ones called crackers and they are the only ones that make any sound. We also saw the white amorphous and got some great pictures and video as it was eating. Will visit again
January 1, 2022Danielle V
This excursion was something 3 people in my party participated in. It was NOT wheelchair friendly at all and we had to take a taxi which ended up costing more... read more than the actual exhibit because it was far away from our hotel on the Malacon and the taxi driver had to wait for us an hour to give us a ride back or we would have been stuck out in the middle of the jungle. It was fun and thankfully I had a few big guys who made this experience possible for me in a manual wheelchair but I would not recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. The tour guide was awesome and the releasing of the butterflies at the end was really cool. Then I had to pee and that was a whole new problem trying to get to the bathrooms that were far away and not accessible at all. I should have done a lot more research on the accessibility but I just wanted to experience the pretty butterflies!
February 1, 2022 - Allie
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, 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
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November 4, 2021Laurie B
This tour is not only beautiful but the guide shares so much information about the ongoing changes for the butterfly's in this area. I highly recommend this experience for all... read more ages.
March 1, 2022 - Volleyball1
A day out with friends. Chris was our private tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions! Spoke perfect English and gave us lots of amazing and very interesting... read more information. A hidden gem and a must visit for all who love nature!
January 1, 1970Skye
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, 2022Lara 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!
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