Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission is to study, preserve, and display Mexican native plants for the enjoyment and education of locals and international visitors alike.
The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a non-profit dedicated to showcasing the wonder of native plant species, conserving the biodiversity of western Mexico, contributing to global botanical research, offering environmental education to visitors and locals alike, and serving as a pillar for sustainable development in the surrounding community.
Our Vision
Build on our history of more than 20 years of work as an environmental organization to promote a sustainable Mexico through the protection of the region’s ecosystems and by raising awareness of the problems that biodiversity faces against the threat of urbanization and habitat degradation.
History of the Garden
Since its founding in 2004, this botanical garden has been on a mission to protect the unique flora and fauna of this region of Western Mexico.
Located about 20 km south of the city of Puerto Vallarta, this garden features the most visited public orchid collection in the country, and myriad other collections of native plants. Many of the orchids on display were grown onsite by our in vitro propagation lab, which you can see within the Native Plant house through our viewing window.
The Los Horcones River beautifies the landscape surrounding the botanical garden. Its crystal-clear flow is a source of life that provides food and shelter for emblematic species such as the river otter, the ocelot, and the green macaw. Celebrating and protecting the Los Horcones River honors the delicate balance of nature and ensures a sustainable future for generations to come.
The Garden is a hot spot for birdwatching with over 230 different species documented here. Hiking trails and swimming in the crystalline Los Horcones River make for a visit and experience you’ll never forget. Vallarta Botanical Garden is also the winner of the American Public Gardens Association’s 2022 Garden of Excellence Award.
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