The Vallarta Botanical Garden, in the hills south of Puerto Vallarta, will host Butterfly Week on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, 2026.
The Garden’s official event page puts the hours at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and lists tickets from 300 pesos. The program names a butterfly safari, floral separators, and an exhibit of boxed butterflies. Visit Puerto Vallarta, which also files the same dates as Butterfly Weekend, describes guided safaris, interactive nature activities, and educational exhibits for families and other visitors who want a closer look at pollinators.
The Garden sits at Km 24 on Highway 200, the coastal road toward Barra de Navidad, a short ride from the south zone and about 30 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Call +52 322 223 6182 with questions, and buy tickets on the Garden website. Confirm the 8:00 a.m. event start on the Garden site before you leave town, because posted hours can differ from the usual visitor schedule.
Bring walking shoes. The Garden is a living collection rather than a single pavilion, and the butterfly program is meant to sit alongside the usual trails and plantings. If you already like those grounds, this weekend is a straightforward add-on: the butterflies are the headline, and the rest of the Garden stays open around them.
