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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The whole tour was amazingly beautiful and informative we highly recommend this to everyone it was a wonderful birthday celebration for me 🦋we learned so much about these lovely creatures 🦋🇲🇽
January 1, 2022This was a “must do” for me before I left Vallarta and so glad I did! Mariposario Jardin Magico (Magic Butterfly Garden) was fabulous and our guide Fabian RS... read more was so into butterflies!! His enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge encyclopedic. My gift release at the end of the tour was this lovely Pink Spotted Butterfly. I highly recommend visiting and supporting this exquisite butterfly garden before you go home.
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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 highly recommend this tour.although the road to the site was somewhat questionable..but keep going. The tour is worth the trip.
February 1, 2022The sanctuary is quiet and magical, it took less than an hour to learn a lifetime of information about butterflies. Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and engagaing, his passion... read more for the environment is inspiring. At the end we got to release newly born butterflies, great
Jasmine J
November 4, 2021The 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.
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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.
January 1, 1970Most 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, 2021My 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 We were able to see and hear the ones called crackers and they are the only ones that make any sound. We also saw the white amorphous and got some great pictures and video as it was eating. Will visit again
January 1, 2022