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Skip the Line: Vallarta Botanical Garden Admission Ticket
4.6
72 Ratings
Cabo Corrientes
Experience the beauty of Mexican flora and exotic plants from around the world at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. Skip the line and immerse yourself in a tropical paradise!
Experience the beauty of Mexican flora and exotic plants from around the world at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. Skip the line and immerse yourself in a tropical paradise!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vallarta Botanical Gardens - Stepping into the Vallarta Botanical Garden opens the door to a world of ecological exploration. Embark on a journey of wild discovery and botanical wonder within the Garden’s conservatories and its expansive network of forest trails. Opt for a refreshing dip in the ‘Los Horcones’ river that flows through the Garden…
- Vallarta Botanical Gardens - Stepping into the Vallarta Botanical Garden opens the door to a world of ecological exploration. Embark on a journey of wild discovery and botanical wonder within the Garden’s conservatories and its expansive network of forest trails. Opt for a refreshing dip in the ‘Los Horcones’ river that flows through the Garden (remember to bring your swimwear), savor a meal at the exquisite Hacienda de Oro Restaurant, or simply relax and watch the diverse species of birds and butterflies that inhabit this ecological haven.\n\nWith each passing day, a new spectacle of flowers comes into view at the Garden, showcasing everything from the famously delightful Mexican flora such as vanilla and chocolate to the breathtaking native trees, bromeliads, and orchids, some of which are exclusive to this public garden!\n\nThe Vallarta Botanical Garden is a canvas where the essence of Mexican botany is painted with creativity, making it an essential destination for your visit.
What's Included
- Welcome flower for the ladies
- Complimentary welcome refreshment
- Welcome flower for the ladies
- Complimentary welcome refreshment
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available for purchase at the restaurant)
- Insect repellent (available at entry and gift store)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available for purchase at the restaurant)
- Insect repellent (available at entry and gift store)
Additional Information
The Vallarta Botanical Garden - A rendezvous of Mexican plants and creativity! Come see the globally renowned Vallarta Botanical Garden and discover its expansive 11 hectares (almost 30 acres) of tropical gardens and protected native forest teeming with astonishing Mexican flora complemented by exotic species from all over the globe. Amidst the bounty…
The Vallarta Botanical Garden - A rendezvous of Mexican plants and creativity! Come see the globally renowned Vallarta Botanical Garden and discover its expansive 11 hectares (almost 30 acres) of tropical gardens and protected native forest teeming with astonishing Mexican flora complemented by exotic species from all over the globe. Amidst the bounty of manicured and natural beauty, the environment is perfect for an exceptional experience.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pets must be kept on a leash and picked up after
- Note: From December to March, a guided 1pm tour is included with your ticket (except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day when the Garden is closed). From April to November (when the Garden is closed each Monday), guided tours are not normally offered, but self-guided experiences are available during these months by using maps (purchased separately) and reading bilingual interpretive signs (Spanish and English).
Location
Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Carretera Puerto Vallarta a Barra de Navidad Km. 24, Las Juntas y los Veranos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(72 Ratings)
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M_h
Jun 20, 2024
Beautiful experience. - The gardens were exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience & would defend visit again. The views were perfect.
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Ginette_l
Mar 4, 2024
Spectacular! - What a paradise! The garden is stunning and peaceful and bristling with colour, as well as the sound of birds.
Love the focus on conservation as well as the opportunity to donate.
The gift shop/restaurant is a sight to behold as well with all the memorial tiles throughout.
We had a late breakfast and were delighted by the numerous choices for food as well as beverages. The presentation and taste of the dishes were amazing!
Walking around is for the sure-footed as many roads and paths are the typical PV cobblestone. Walking shoes are strongly recommended.
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Marjorie_d
Feb 4, 2024
Gorgeous Botanical Gardens near the top of the mountain outside of Puerto Vallarta. - I enjoyed walking down the path to the river, the plants were unusual and the colors spectacular. The restaurant was lovely and we enjoyed watching birds and hummingbirds while having lunch.
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Claudiarv9118lf
Nov 17, 2023
Beautiful garden-great guide - El Mosquito was a wonderful guide- knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining. The gardens were beautiful and well worth the time it took to get there. Our guide was through Los Veranos tour company.
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Monicarf6140bm
Oct 3, 2023
Garden heaven - This place is a must!! The gardens and florals were beautiful. There were butterflies everywhere and it felt to enchanting. It was warm so be sure to bring your water, sunscreen and bug spray. We swam in the river afterwards. There are steps to go down so it may be tiresome for kids and anyone who hates stairs. Bring comfortable shoes, a bathing suit and your own snacks if you go to the water. There is a gift shop and restaurant to enjoy afterwards. The food was delicious and everyone is so friendly there. I loved every minute.
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Rebeccamo2530ly
May 15, 2023
fabulous food and drinks - wonderful gardens. We spent 2 hours walking around and then headed to the restaurant which was absolutely fabulous. Food was well portioned, well priced (we read it was over priced but not so!) brilliantly executed. The staff were highly attentive, the prosecco they served was the best drink i had in Mexico!
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Visionquestress
Apr 17, 2023
Paradise - I cannot love this garden enough. It is my dream. I would be happy to stay here admiring the wonderful plants for the rest of my days!! So beautiful and inspiring. It is a work of pure passion and love. Treat yourself to the sanity of nature and enjoy a day browsing this glorious paradise.
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Alfredl226
Apr 3, 2023
Nature displayed in a way that no other gardens do - Absolutely a not to miss attraction just outside of Puerto Vallarta! I am not a big plant person, but the setting of the gardens and the way the displays are arranged is beautiful. Everything is located in a lush forest / jungle setting. The natural, hilly jungle setting made this so different than other gardens I have visited. Main pathways through the gardens are accessible for those with limited mobility. However there are many more paths through the jungle and down to a river that require good mobility. Do make sure to get a map at the ticket office as you will need it to navigate all of the secondary trails. The general description says 2 to 3 hours is needed to complete, however I would recommended more time, maybe 5 or 6 hours, and include time to have lunch at the restaurant. The restaurant is spectacular! A two-storey open air building with the restaurant on the second level surrounded by trees. The restaurant is filled with plants and vines everywhere, and includes some quiet sitting areas with comfortable seating. I was expecting to pay a little extra for the great menu and unbelievable setting, but found the pricing very similar to restaurants in the city, and very affordable. We ordered the Mexican pizza witch was fully loaded and big, serving two people easily. We took the bus from the city to the gardens. The Botanical Gardens website has the intersection in the city where the bus leaves from in the downtown tourist zone. The coach bus ride was about $3.50 CDN each way. Pay the driver and he can make change for you. This bus serves many small towns south and east of Puerto Vallarta and many locals will be getting on and off along the way. Definitely a scenic ride to the gardens. The bus was running every 30 minutes when we were there in March. When we bought our admission ticket at the entrance they did tell us that the last bus back was at 5:30pm, so we had to time our visit accordingly.
Well worth the trip to get out of the tourist craziness for a day. Do visit the beautiful church on the hill and the pet cemetery while at the gardens! Note the gardens and restaurant accepts credit cards, but the bus is cash only in Pesos.
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845stutis
Jan 9, 2024
Amazing experience - The gardens were so amazing! I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting PV. We saw peacocks, climbed rocks near the river, and went off on a few bikes.
My only complaint is that I did not get the flowers that the ticket said I would upon entry. Otherwise, it was a magical experience.
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Davidsc244uz
Dec 29, 2023
Plant lovers delight! - Good to get away from the beach and craziness of downtown PV.
The uphill / mountain part of Cheetah trail is not for everyone. It is fairly steep and uneven. But getting to the river can be done easily from the other side of Cheetah loop. Definetly walk down to the river.
The restaurant on site is also worth experiencing. Food is quite good the service is excellent and the views are WONDERFUL
The ride to the gardens takes you along other beach areas and forested mountains.
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