Butterfly Weekend at Vallarta Botanical Gardens

The Butterflies are coming to Vallarta Botanical Gardens! 🌴

This October 3 & 4, come discover the fascinating world of butterflies and enjoy an experience filled with nature, color, and life. Come spend the day surrounded by butterflies of every color, and discover the small but mighty role they play in keeping our ecosystems alive. Whether you're bringing the kids, visiting with friends, or just love a good excuse to be outdoors, Butterfly Weekend is a perfect way to spend a Vallarta weekend

What's happening (both Saturday and Sunday):

9:00 am – 5:00 pm — Exhibition & Plant Sales: Browse a hands-on exhibit exploring what butterflies are really worth to us — not in pesos, but in pollination, beauty and biodiversity — plus native plants and seeds you can take home for your own garden.

10:00 – 11:00 am — Butterfly Safari (1st Tour): A guided walk through the Garden exploring how butterflies live alongside everything else here — as pollinators, as food for other wildlife, and as a part of the bigger picture.

11:30 am – 4:00 pm — Floral Art Bookmarks: A relaxed drop-in activity for all ages — create your own bookmark inspired by the butterfly's long-standing role in Mexican art and culture.

12:00 – 1:00 pm — Workshop: Design Your Butterfly Garden: Learn simple tips for turning your own backyard or balcony into a spot butterflies love to visit.

4:00 – 5:00 pm — Butterfly Safari (2nd Tour): A second chance to catch the guided walk, perfect for later risers or a second lap through the Garden.

Tickets $300 MXN. Free entry for Members of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Get tickets here

Why the Gardens make for a great family day out ☀️

Vallarta Botanical Gardens sit just 40 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, tucked into the jungle along the Los Horcones River — and there's plenty to explore beyond the butterflies. Wander shaded trails through one of Mexico's top orchid collections, keep an eye out for some of the 130 or so bird species that call the Gardens home, and treat yourself to lunch overlooking the river at the Hacienda de Oro restaurant. It's a full day out, at a gentle pace, for every generation of the family — and every visit helps support the Garden's conservation and education work protecting the wild biodiversity of this corner of Jalisco.

Come experience the magic of butterflies at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens!