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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- Susan 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
This experience was very fun and chill. The host is good at communicating to find a meeting spot and make the trip more ple
Miles32
July 30, 2021
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
Candace S
November 13, 2021 - Jannie S
We saw a poster on the street for the Mariposa Jardin Majico and were impressed with the website and booked a tour on line. Fabian is an amazing guide! Incredibly... read more knowledgeable and passionate about butterflies and everything about the sanctuary. It was a very educational experience and calming and relaxing being there. Releasing the butterflies at the end was delightful! Cold water and snacks were very refreshing. Chatting with Chris and Fabian about the project and the protected land was very informative. We will highly recommend this excursion to our families and friends when they visit Puerto Vallarta!
December 1, 2021Allie
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
Had a wonderful visit to the butterfly garden. We went there on Earth Day and it was a perfect way to celebrate nature. Our guide was very informative and we... read more learned so much about the different kinds of butterflies, how the eggs are collected and how the mature butterflies are released.
The enclosed garden is beautiful, large variety of flowers and plants. It was so peaceful and a perfect way to view the but
Linde P
April 23, 2021 -
We took our granddaughter on the guided butterfly tour. It was an excellent tour. The guide was knowledgeable and well prepared. We learned a lot about both plants and the... read more lifestages of a butterfly. Our tour ended with a butterfly release, which was really cool. We were able to see many species of butterfly.
The location of the butterfly sanctuary would lend itself well to having a picnic before or after the tour, yet it was not far from the heart of Puerto Vallarta. It was a great time. We will definitely
Lregehr
October 20, 2021Volleyball1
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, 1970Alica 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.
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