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

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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  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

    Alica D
    January 1, 1970

    star rating  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

    avatar thumb Dr_Coral
    May 2, 2021

    star rating  This was a great tour. Nice staff and great job of making people aware of the importance of pollinators and Butterflies for the environment

    BoardingPass801459
    February 1, 2022
  • 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  My group of six all loved the tour. The guide, Chris, was very knowledgable and the sanctuary was beautiful.

    Morgan E
    March 1, 2022

    star rating  We arrived at the sanctuary and were welcomed by Fabian and Christian. They gave us an incredible 1 1/2 hour tour of the butterfly sanctuary and tortoise all about the... read more

    AlanDonegan
    January 1, 1970
  • star rating  This is a very unique experience. My wife and I had a fabulous chat with Krys, the director, before our guided tour. The tour isn’t long (30 minutes or so)... read more

    Doug W
    February 1, 2022

    star rating  We saw a poster on the street for the Mariposa Jardin Majico and were impressed with the website and booked a tour on line. Fabian is an amazing guide! Incredibly... read more

    Jannie S
    December 1, 2021

    star rating  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

    Lia
    December 1, 2021