Butterfly sanctuary
jardín mágico

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.

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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

#1

Pollinators Protection

#2

Research / Investigation

#3

Environmental Education

#4

Sustainability

#5

Community Outreach

#6

Equality

#7

Organic Agriculture

#8

Climate Change
  • star rating  Had a Great day at the butterfly sanctuary with two gal friends. Chris was very informative and clearly has passion for what he is doing. Thank you for sharing so... read more

    Carol S
    February 1, 2022

    star rating  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

    Nancy G
    January 1, 2022

    star rating  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

    John L
    February 1, 2022
  • star rating  We had a wonderful experience visiting the Butterfly Sanctuary!! Definitely a must do in Puerto Vallarta for families, friends, kids. It’s a worthwhile educational experience in a serene and comfortable... read more

    avatar thumb Teri
    October 9, 2021

    star rating  We really enjoyed going to the Butterfly Sanctuary. It was so beautiful and the people very knowledgeable. They took care of the butterflies from caterpillar stage through their emergence as... read more

    slewis3922
    February 1, 2022

    star rating  Absolutely wonderful. We learned so much about butterflies and their natural habitats. Our tour guide was terrific and passionate about butterflies. Definitely recommend checking it... read more

    Anne M
    February 1, 2022
  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Lregehr
    October 20, 2021

    star rating  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

    Nancy L
    January 1, 2022

    star rating  Exceptional educational experience, Fabian was a fantastic Guide speaking excellent English. Easily accessed by Taxi from P.V. and is a great way to spend a few hours. Wonderful experience for... read more

    Craig
    April 1, 2022