Butterfly sanctuary
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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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- Lia
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about not just butterflies but a lot of the nature in Puerto Vallarta. My children and I learned so much and had a wonderful... read more time! The land that the butterfly sanctuary is on is sacred and beautiful. We highly enjoyed our time there and look forward to visiting again.
December 1, 2021PVtanner
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
October 1, 2021John L
The guide spoke very good English(and Latin for plant names). He was extremely knowledgeable about the butterflies, their life cycles, and their predators. The butterflies were beautiful and I would... read more highly recommend this tour.although the road to the site was somewhat questionable..but keep going. The tour is worth the trip.
February 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, 2021Charlene F
I had the pleasure of visiting the Butterfly Garden today and it was an excellent experience, Fabian was our guide and educated us on the local butterfly varieties, their life... read more cycle, habitat and the role they play in the eco-system. Please visit and support this local venue which is totally funded by donations and volunteers!
February 1, 2022
My husband and I visited the butterfly sanctuary, and it was GREAT!!! Fabian was an absolutely amazing tour guide. His knowledge level of these beautiful insects was incredible. Request him... read more specifically if you can. He even shared some knowledge of his home country of Peru with us. This tour is wonderful if you have a chance to do it whi
Joi K
November 13, 2021 - Mary H
What a fantastic experience! My friend and I spent a week in PV and participated in several tours during our trip, and this was by far our favorite. Incredibly knowledgeable... read more guide and an amazing array of beautiful butterflies. We learned so much from this tour. The people involved in this project are doing very important work in PV and are passionate about their mission.
May 1, 2022Jennifer P
Our guide Fabian, was fantastic. His knowledge was excellent and his passion for this project was infectious. We enjoyed this very much! Thanks Fabian!
March 1, 2022
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
Alicia B
October 22, 2021





