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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- 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, 2022Lia
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, 2021Steve Z
What a wonderful place to visit Butterflies flying around , a knowledgeable guide So peaceful was just 15 minutes away So glad I saw it pop up at one... read more of the things to do places And I got to realease two fresh hatched butterflies
January 1, 2022 -
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, 2021
The visit we did today was so nice...butterflies, plants of all sorts. But the highlight of our visit was Chris, the guide who succeded to pass on his passion. We... read more did let go at the end butterflies that were so attached to us, that we almost wanted to take them home with us. 😉
En frances,
Tres belle activité, a refaire! Surtout avec des passionnés com
Ginonado55
November 9, 2021 - sandra u
It’s a ways out there, but with the guide, you get an amazing tour. Very informative. Beautiful butterflies.
January 1, 2022
Most amazing nature experience. Hundreds of butterflies of multiple species. Luiswas so kind and incredibly knowledgeable. Learned all three wondrous things about the life of three butterflies. Now can tell... read more a girl from a boy. Saw them making the next generation. Got to experience a butterflies first flight after being on our hand. Could li
John
August 15, 2021
Recently I took two of my granddaughters (7 & 10 years old) to visit the Mariposario Jardin Magico. The biologist shared simple facts that the girls were able to share... read more with their parents. At the end of our tour-we were each given our own butterfly to release-Perfect
PVCHOPPERS
May 4, 2021





