Butterfly Sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta
Butterfly Sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is already such a beautiful place, to add to that there is even a butterfly sanctuary that is called Mariposario Jardin Magico. That translates to Magical Butterfly Garden. What a nice name!
I am going to share everything that you need to know about visiting the Butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Here is a map with the butterfly sanctuary marked so you can get an idea of where it is. I marked it with a little blue leaf for you.
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What is the butterfly sanctuary?
The butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful outdoor garden area, part of it is in a netted area with butterflies flying in it.
There are paths that are surrounded by beautiful greenery, flowers and fluttering butterflies.
There is an indoor green-house style building and an outdoor garden as well.
Where is the Butterfly Sanctuary?
The Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the region called Campo Verde.
This area is away from downtown, and closer to the side of Puerto Vallarta with the airport and Wal-Mart.
This area is away from the downtown/Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta.
The Butterfly Sanctuary is located at Calle Golondrina 60, Campo Verde, 48290 in Puerto Vallarta.
How much does it cost to go to the Butterfly sanctuary?
To get into the Butterfly Sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta there is an entrance fee.
You don’t need to buy tickets in advance, it is possible to buy tickets at the door.
Children between the ages of 0-3 can enter for free. Children between the ages of 4-12 years of age get a discount from the regular adult price.
What is the butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta called?
So there is a Spanish name listed, as well as an English translation for this butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta.
In Spanish, it is called “Mariposario Jardin Magico”. Jardin Magico means magical garden.
In English the title is less beautiful, lol. It’s called Butterfly Sanctuary.
How can I get to the butterfly sanctuary?
I recommend taking a taxi there or you could join a tour with a stop at the butterfly sanctuary.
There is a bus that you can take that gets you close to the Butterfly sanctuary, but then you have to walk about 15 minutes or so.
The side road that leads to the butterfly sanctuary is a dirt road and it can be very hot.
For these reasons, I recommend taking a taxi there and back.
Can I buy things at the butterfly sanctuary?
At the entrance to the butterfly sanctuary, you can get different souvenirs.
Once again, remember to bring cash so that you can pay for the items.
Besides souvenirs you can also get bottles or water and electrolytes which is very helpful on a hot day!
You can get t-shirts or tank tops with the logo of the butterfly sanctuary.
Also, you can buy keychains, magnets, mugs, hats and a few other things.
I recommend buying them on the way out so that you can take photos and enjoy the tour.
Is there a guided tour of the butterfly sanctuary?
Yes, there is a guided tour which takes 1 hour.
You begin by sitting on benches and learning about the types of butterflies and moths that they have.
You also get the opportunity to touch and hold caterpillars and crysalises.
They take you through the cycle of the metamorphosis of the butterfly and moth with examples that you can hold.
You can even have little caterpillars crawl on your hand as you can ask questions.. a truly interactive experience.
After that, you hear about the rules of the sanctuary. Those rules are that you must stay on the path and not touch the plants and the butterflies by the wings.
Next you enter into the closed area with the butterflies flying around!
Around the outside area there is a flat cement walkway. The other areas are a dirt path that is flat. It is fairly accessible.
There are no stairs or areas that are not accessible.
It’s a beautiful and relaxing experience as butterflies flutter around you as you smell the flowers and listen to the sounds of nature.
The tour takes around 1 hour in total.
Are there photo ops at the butterfly sanctuary?
Speaking of photos, there are different spots that you may want to take photos during your tour.
There is this heart made of plants with a nice bench for 2 people to take photos together.
An arch that you walk under on the path is another spot to take photos.
You can get your picture taken with these butterfly wings as well as with other signs, plants, nature and of course, butterflies!
Beautiful Butterfly Release!
I had the opportunity to release some butterflies that they had come out of their crysalis and were ready to fly. It was a wonderful experience!
Enjoying the Butterfly Sanctuary
In my opinion, the butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta is a nice break from the busy downtown area.
It’s away from cars, lots of people and surrounded by nature.
It is a relaxing and chilled tour. It’s a very quiet area, all you can hear is nature around you!
The groups for the tours are small and not too busy.
You will see lots of nature around and in the sanctuary such as chachalacas, lizards, geckos, birds, ducks and, of course, butterflies.
If you’re looking for a tour that’s not a party and to connect with nature in a relaxed way then this is it!
Tips for the Butterfly Sanctuary
I would recommend going early in the day as the sun is not right above you and it is a bit cooler.
I would also recommend wearing sun protection and a hat and sunglasses.
Don’t forget to bring Mexican pesos. It’s cash only. I recommend bringing smaller bills in case you want to buy some water or souvenirs.
Speaking of water, it’s a good idea to bring some.
Another recommendation is to take a cab or driver service there.
Enjoy taking the time to slow down and be at peace in nature among the butterflies! 🙂
Would you like to go to the Butterfly Sanctuary?
So would you visit this butterfly sanctuary when you’re in Puerto Vallarta?
What do you think will be your favourite part of the experience?
Tours in Puerto Vallarta
Are you looking to book some tours for you trip to Puerto Vallarta. You can check out your options, and even book, right here!
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta?
There are many different areas to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Check some out on booking.com.
Use this widget to check out different hotels in Puerto Vallarta. You can even book here.
How to get to Puerto Vallarta?
There is an international airport, this is the most common way to arrive to Puerto Vallarta.
There are buses that will take you from Sayulita, Mexico City, Guadalajara and other cities too.
You could also arrive by boat and dock in the marina in Nuevo Vallarta too.
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