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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- Carlos Gerardo Torres Nuñez
What a wonderful place in Puerto Vallarta. I highly recommend a trip there to anyone who is visiting Puerto Vallarta. Adrian is an excellent guide, friendly, funny and very... read more knowledgeable. Generally very committed people. I'm sure I'll come back.
January 1, 2022Danielle V
This excursion was something 3 people in my party participated in. It was NOT wheelchair friendly at all and we had to take a taxi which ended up costing more... read more than the actual exhibit because it was far away from our hotel on the Malacon and the taxi driver had to wait for us an hour to give us a ride back or we would have been stuck out in the middle of the jungle. It was fun and thankfully I had a few big guys who made this experience possible for me in a manual wheelchair but I would not recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. The tour guide was awesome and the releasing of the butterflies at the end was really cool. Then I had to pee and that was a whole new problem trying to get to the bathrooms that were far away and not accessible at all. I should have done a lot more research on the accessibility but I just wanted to experience the pretty butterflies!
February 1, 2022 -
My husband and I visited the butterfly sanctuary, and it was GREAT!!! Fabian was an absolutely amazing tour guide. His knowledge level of these beautiful insects was incredible. Request him... read more specifically if you can. He even shared some knowledge of his home country of Peru with us. This tour is wonderful if you have a chance to do it whi
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November 13, 2021Mary 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, 2022
I brought my 2 little boys to the Jardin magico and we loved it! It’s set on the rancho
Madre tierra and we really enjoyed the beautiful setting. Fabian runs... read more the butterfly garden and gave us an amazing guided tour! We loved leaning about the different kinds of butterflies and searching for caterpillars among the plants. This is our second time but we will definitely
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August 14, 2021 - Billpdxmttabor
Fabian gave a most extensive overview with great information about the life of butterflies and their efforts to identify the near 300 species that live in Jalisco. Their efforts... read more need our support and I challenge all who see the magic of Jardin Magico to step up, take me seriously and commit to ongoing support as you are able
February 1, 2022Shirley F
This was absolutely worth leaving the beach to see! Chris was a terrific guide and very passionate about the sanctuary and knowledgeable about all things butterfly. We need more places... read more like this to see and experience. You will learn something new!
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.
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