Butterfly sanctuary
jardín mágico

  Don't miss the magic of the butterflies of Mexico! Chris gave a wonderful tour of the sanctuary, explaining the philosophy of the sanctuary and describing the group's... read more work in collaborating with local farmers and government authorities to save the country's butterflies.Sadly, it is a daunting task. But the sanctuary's work provides hope. The butterflies are stunning and their beauty should not be missed if you visit Puerto Vallarta.

  We spent a wonderful few hours with Fabian doing this little gem of an excursion. The communication from Fabian right from the start was excellent. We made arrangements to meet... read more at a specific location and time and everything went as planned. Fabian met us and we rode the bus to the town that houses the butterfly sanctuary. We walked a short distance to the sanctuary where we got a history of how everything was set-up. Fabian spent a lot of time explaining everything once we went inside the butterfly house, talking about the host plants and all the processes they go through to protect the butterflies. We saw eggs and caterpillars and, lots of butterflies, of course. After a very personal tour, we got to each release a butterfly that Fabian and his team nurtured from egg to butterfly. It was amazing! We then got to continue to walk through the butterfly house on our own. Once we were done in the butterfly house, we headed out to meet Fabian at the beautiful pond on the property. We enjoyed time with ducks that Fabian had lovingly raised and look at the other wildlife on the property while we enjoyed water and snacks. Fabian then took us back to catch the bus back to Puerto Vallarta, making sure we got back to our starting point. Fabian was friendly, engaged and genuinely interested in us and our family. We would highly recommend this tour! You will learn a lot and spend a relaxing few hours enjoying a little known part of Puerto Vallarta!

  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!

  Fabian was our tour guide and is really knowledgeable and passionate about what they are doing. At the end we were able to talk to both Chris and Fabian for... read more a short period, such wonderful people and doing great things. It was a very educational experience and nice conv

  We had a wonderful experience visiting the Butterfly Sanctuary!! Definitely a must do in Puerto Vallarta for families, friends, kids. It’s a worthwhile educational experience in a serene and comfortable... read more place. The owners have done an amazing job offering guided tours with extraordinary knowledge and enthusiasm. Beautiful butterflies, plants, caterpillars, nature all in one space. Thanks for an impressive outing and a perfect way to spend some time in PV. I’d highly recommend checkin

  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

  Fabian was the best guide & knowledgeable about butterfly's, flora & fauna. He spoke very good English and took his time explaining everything around the sanctuary. Would... read more highly recommend this place. I do suggest don't take a bus, either taxi or Uber it.

  It's a bit off the tourist track but well worth it. Fabian was our guide and his passion for the butterflies shows. We came away knowing more and... read more wanting to do more for the butterflies. If you love nature, you will love this.

  This experience was recommended by a friend and it was absolutely spectacular! You instantly feel the magic when you step inside of the sanctuary! Fabian is very knowledgeable! I have... read more a found love & respect for butterflies and moths! This is a must when visiting