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.
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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A magical place in a rural environment, perfect for a day of relaxation and learning. There are lots of butterfly species in the garden, and the best part is that... read more 
Dr_Coral
May 2, 2021Lara 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
January 1, 2022Kalli T Favorite part was watching my children release the butterflies, and all their focused attention when the guide pointed out certain butterflies, the eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis.
January 1, 2022 - Michael C My friend and I signed up for this adventure to get out of town and see the beautiful space created. Fabian was our guide. He was amazing! Great communication about... read more
January 1, 1970Relax815442 The sanctuary was a wonderful experience. Close up observation of many unique species and the guide was worth it. He explained life cycle and local species as well... read more
May 1, 2022Mary 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
May 1, 2022 - Linda S Very interesting visit to observe local butterflies on local, natural vegetation. Knowledgeable guides describing environment!
January 1, 1970Nuna Morais
Maybe it was the season but no butterflies or exotic birds? There was however a nice river to take a dip in nice and cool on a hot day. The... read more
February 1, 2022Skye What a hidden gem! I discovered this place on a whim and saw all of the raving reviews, so my friends and I decided to schedule a tour. Our tour... read more
May 1, 2022