Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – The 2025 Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival is set for Sunday, February 23, at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. This annual event celebrates Mexico’s diverse birdlife, particularly in Puerto Vallarta, Cabo Corrientes, and Bahía de Banderas, where over 300 bird species thrive.
Located on 135 acres at 1,300 feet above sea level in bird-rich Cabo Corrientes, the Vallarta Botanical Garden offers outstanding birdwatching opportunities. More than 200 species have been recorded here by both locals and visitors.
Experience a day immersed in nature, learning, and fun at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. The festival features guided tours, children’s activities, and insightful talks on conservation. Discover the region’s most iconic bird species, their ecological roles and the efforts to protect them.
Since its opening in 2005, the Vallarta Botanical Garden has been committed to conserving endangered species and habitats. One of its key initiatives focuses on the military macaw, once disappearing from the area. Thanks to conservation efforts, including artificial nest boxes, these majestic birds have made a remarkable comeback and can now be spotted regularly at the Vallarta Botanical Garden.
The Vallarta Bird and Nature Festival aims to inspire awareness and engagement in wildlife and habitat conservation in Mexico. This year’s festival offers a range of engaging activities, including educational presentations, children’s programs and guided bird tours.
General and Children’s Activities
Sunday, February 23
7:30 am – Guided bird tours
9:00 am – Kids guided nature walk
10:00 am – Presentation of Amazilias “Birdwatching Opportunities for Women”
10:00 am – Kids craft activity table and fun contests
10:30 am – Photo presentation by Ric Chamblee “Birding with Ric”
11:30 am – Keynote presentation by Mark Stackhouse “Musings of a Migratory Bird(er): Lessons learned in a lifetime of teaching about birds and birding”
12:30 pm – Presentation about the Macaw Sanctuary by Francisco Espino and Conservation of the Wonderful Species of Bahia de Banderas, A.C. by Selene Barba
All activities are included in the standard Garden entry fee of $300 pesos per person. Entrance to the Garden is free for members.
Visit the internationally famous Vallarta Botanical Garden located just 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200 and easily accessible by public transportation and taxi. This 135 hectares wildlife preserve and botanical garden have something fun for everyone. Over 200 species of birds have been observed on the Garden’s grounds. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in the jungle river. See plantings of vanilla, chocolate, and hundreds of other botanical delights! Authentic Mexican Cuisine is served in the Hacienda de Oro Restaurant from 10 am to 5 pm. The Garden is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Mondays from April 1 to December 1). Garden admission is just $300 pesos. For more information, call (322) 223-6182 or visit vbgardens.org.
