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Skip the Line: Vallarta Botanical Garden Admission Ticket
4.6
88 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
(88 Ratings)
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620gerrib
Dec 19, 2025
Wonderful garden and lunch, wonderful guide and driver! - This was a wonderful experience. We booked it ourselves in advance as an excursion from our cruise ship when we docked in Puerto Vallarta. The tour guide Eduardo and driver Juan were very friendly, prompt, and helpful. They were with us from start to finish, when they dropped us back off. They picked us up at 9 at the meeting place and took us in the comfortable van for the hour ride up to the gardens. All the way there, Eduardo told us about the gardens and how they began and about the area.
When we arrived, Eduardo took us through the garden, which is very rustic and lush. Eduardo was extremely knowledgeable about all the plants, their Latin names, uses, variations, etc, and demonstrated how they are used.
After the tour we had lunch at the restaurant, which was open-air and very attractive: lots of big wooden beams and Mexican tiles and decor. The food was delicious and for dessert we had vanilla ice cream that was made with vanilla that had been grown right in the gardens.
Can't say enough good things about Vallarta Botanical Gardens and recommend highly.
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John_w
Dec 14, 2025
Beautiful destination - Absolutely beautiful gardens wonderful facilities on site. Very well maintained wonderful, short, hiking trails throughout the grounds to explore your own leisure.
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Azalea
Jul 23, 2025
If you have the time, make the drive out to enjoy the jungle. - Lovely to wander around through different gardens, see so many different types of orchids, and walk beside peacocks. I did not hike down to the river, there are warnings not to do so alone. I had lunch at the restaurant on site, which was nice, and I was able to get a taxi back to the Zona Romatico from the entrance.
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Donald
May 27, 2025
A relaxing and beautiful place - Beautiful botanical garden with moderate hiking trails. Great restaurant on site. The staff is helpful and will point you toward the least strenuous trails if you like.
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Wynston_a
Mar 22, 2025
Visit! - My wife really enjoyed this! Beautiful landscape, small church, play in the river, do a mini hike and enjoy the great restaurants!
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89azaleaw
Mar 20, 2025
Go and enjoy the views! - The jungle location of the gardens is magical, you can see as little or as much as you want with trails all over to different areas of interest. There are signs that advise against hiking solo down to the river, which I heeded. Lunch at the restaurant was nice with the breezes blowing through the open building. Seeing the variety of orchids they have growing was awesome, I thought I saw them all in Hawaii before, but I was wrong! Some of them are so unique I really doubted they were real.
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Sue
Mar 1, 2025
Easy Access to a desired location. - Buying our tickets ahead for the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens made the experience much easier...less than at the gate, and assurance that we would get in!
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Judy_n
Feb 16, 2026
Serene and beautiful - The gardens were in the best condition that we’ve seen for this time of year. The peacock was a highlight as it wandered in and out of the restaurant. The Jaguar Trail was pretty strenuous, but a great hike to the river. The pizza was a hit with our group! Sitting on the upper deck patio is a must! For me, the hummingbirds fluttering by as we ate was the worth the hour drive! From the hotel zone, you’ll need to spend 800 pesos for a taxi, one way.
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Maureenhn6476oh
Jan 12, 2026
We had a nice visit. Beautiful tropical plants, birds butterflies. - Beautiful peaceful place. Lots of stairs and steep terrain. May not be suitable for people with mobility issues.
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Sarajohansson
Mar 28, 2025
okay but not much to see - not much to do, unlike other experience goers describe unless you like hiking trails
restaurant has okay food, but too pricey
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