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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- LISASF4
very informative, we learned a lot! A huge variety of species to see in various stages... our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate.
May 1, 2022Candace S
The butterflies were fantastic and the entire place beautiful. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. We learned about butterflies and the plants that they need. On of the best... read more outings in Puerto Vallarta!
November 1, 2021Doug W
This is a very unique experience. My wife and I had a fabulous chat with Krys, the director, before our guided tour. The tour isn’t long (30 minutes or so)... read more but very informative. You will learn about the diversity and importance of butterflies to the world we live in. Please take this tour. I know you’ll learn many new things you didn’t know about these beautiful little friends. Also, be sure to release a new butterfly. It is wonderful experience that will stay with forever.
February 1, 2022 - theressa_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, 1970Lara 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!
January 1, 2022Cdntraveller40
I was lucky enough to receive a solo guided tour of the butterfly sanctuary by Fabian as I arrived just in between other guests lucky for me :). He is... read more passionate and extremely knowledgeable about butterflies. This is a great experience for photographers and those with children looking for a day away from the beach. Highly recommend! One note is to consider having your taxi wait for you as it is a little off the beaten bath.
May 1, 2022 - Alica D
The tour was lovely. Our guide was very knowledgeable and I learned many things about butterflies! You also get to release a butterfly at the end of the tour. The... read more grounds are beautiful as well.
January 1, 1970Mary 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, 2022Jeremy R
We were so happy to have discovered the Mariposario in Puerto Vallarta. I have been traveling to PV for the past 13 years and this was truly one of the... read more best experiences I have had there. It's a short drive out of the center of town but absolutely worth it. Me, my wife and our 10 year old son learned so much from Fabian. He was very kind, he answered any questions we had and truly made us feel welcome in the space that he and Chris have created. The two of them were so nice that we didn't want to leave. We literally could have spent the day their chatting with them. However, we left with a wealth of new knowledge. Even now several weeks since our visit the Mariposario comes up in conversation frequently. I highly recommend a trip there to anyone who is visiting Puerto Vallarta. It should be a part of one's journey. Job Well Done Gentlemen! We will surely return upon our next visit later this year.
December 1, 2021





