The Vallarta Botanical Garden is hosting a family Fiesta Mexicana today, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit Jalisco lists the afternoon as a full-family program of lotería games, a mechanical bull, Mexican antojitos, traditional drinks, and the Grito de Independencia. General admission is 300 pesos.
Banderas News reports the same hours and ticket price, and says Garden members enter free. Guests are encouraged to wear traditional Mexican clothing. Visit Jalisco points visitors to the Garden’s Instagram account @vbgardens for tickets. The Garden sits in Puerto Vallarta’s south zone, about 30 minutes from Old Town at Km 24 on Highway 200, and is reachable by public bus or taxi.
Banderas News also reports the grounds will close Wednesday, Sept. 16, so staff can observe Independence Day with their families. Pack water, sun protection, and a little cash for snacks if you are making the trip south. This daytime gathering is a calmer family option than waiting in the downtown crush until night.
If you want the jungle party and still plan to hear El Grito after dark, the city’s main evening ceremony remains in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Confirm hours and tickets with the Garden before you go, especially on a holiday Tuesday when traffic on Highway 200 can slow.
