Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Autumn is peak butterfly season in the Puerto Vallarta region, both in terms of sheer numbers and great diversity. On October 5 & 6, Vallarta Botanical Garden will celebrate Butterfly Weekend, a great opportunity for nature lovers of all ages to see, and learn about, these amazing creatures.
Enjoy a wonderful natural experience in the Vallarta Botanical Garden, where their horticultural team has redesigned the landscape with thousands of colorful flowering plants known to attract the fascinating Mexican butterflies that are awaiting your discovery.
During this two-day-long festival you and your family will enjoy:
Festival admission is included in the standard Garden entry fee of $300 pesos per person. Entrance to the Garden is free for members.
Note: No butterfly nets, please! Take only photos and leave only footprints where appropriate. (Stay on designated trails.)
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 79 acre 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.