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Description
Jardín Botánico Vallarta is located near Puerto Vallarta in the Sierra Madre. The collections showcase plants of the tropical dry forest biome, native to the region around Puerto Vallarta, as well as exotics from around the world. The gardens feature hiking trails both through the native forest and the manicured garden grounds and to the Horcones river. The gardens attract a wide variety of year-round Mexican bird species and migratory visitors and are great for birding in early morning or late afternoon.
Seasonally common birds here include West Mexican Chachalaca, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker, Russet-crowned Motmot, San Blas Jay, Green Jay, Yellow-winged Cacique, Citreoline Trogon, Elegant Trogon, Masked Tityra, and many more. Military Macaw have been documented occupying nest boxes strategically placed on natural pines at the highest extremities of the property.
Many different species of hummingbirds can be seen at the bird feeders and in the gardens. For example Plain-capped Starthroat, Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Mexican Hermit, Golden-crowned Emerald, Berylline Hummingbird, Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird and Cinnamon Hummingbird.
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Access
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens are located at the km. 24 marker of Highway 200, Carretera Puerto Vallarta a Barra de Navidad, the only road that goes south from Puerto Vallarta. The drive to the Gardens takes approximately 30 minutes. Press P on the map for directions. The gardens are also easy accessible from Puerto Vallarta by bus. You can catch the bus to “El Tuito” at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Aguacate streets. This bus leaves every half hour. Bus fare is about $50 pesos (under $3 USD) one way.
Opening hours of Jardín Botánico Vallarta: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. From April to November the gardens are open 6 days a week (Closed Mondays). From December to March: Open 7 days/week. General admission $300 Pesos per person (2025).