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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- Morgan E
My group of six all loved the tour. The guide, Chris, was very knowledgable and the sanctuary was beautiful.
March 1, 2022Liz L
The whole tour was amazingly beautiful and informative we highly recommend this to everyone it was a wonderful birthday celebration for me 🦋we learned so much about these lovely creatures 🦋🇲🇽
January 1, 2022theressa_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 - Reimo S.
This was a little present for my girlfriend which likes butterflies and the Sanctuary was a very beautiful experience. Fabian the tour guide was so passionate about the animals and... read more the whole lifecycle and was really dedicated to make our tour a beautiful experience to remember. Many thanks
November 1, 2021Shelley C
Fabian was a wonderful, friendly, and very knowledgeable guide, and we were delighted to learn more about pollinators and their importance in the ecosystem. A nice cultural destination (and a... read more break from just laying around on the beach). Also a memorable and sweet experience to release a butterfly for its first flight. We hope to return in the future. Thank you!!
March 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 - Sonia T
Fabian is amazing and taught us so much about butterflies and the importance of saving these amazing creatures. Visiting the sanctuary and meeting Fabian was definitely one of... read more the highlights of our vacation to Puerto Vallarta.
May 1, 2022Cinthia C
Fabian is extremely knowledgable about butterflies not only in this region, but of the world! He is also extremely kind and easygoing. The tour was amazing and my sister and... read more I learned so much. It's a small business and it's amazing to support and to see how it has thrived and how the butterflies have acclimated. Definitely book here!
June 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





