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1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour

12 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 12 reviews collected by Cool Puerto Vallarta and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.

4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Don't wonder the Garden aimlessly alone. Tour with our experienced university educated guide who mixes science, Mexican history and mexican mythology for an amazing tour.

We will spend up to 2 full hours touring the different planting beds, nursery, and gift shops. This includes the Vanilla Plantation, Orchid Houses, Begonia House, Cactus House, Rhododendrons House, and aquatic plant pools.

Guide will lead discussions and make commentaries based upon science, Mexican history and Mexican mythology.

After the tour, you have several options to see more on your own including visiting the river and swim. Or travel to the historic town of El Tuito by bus visiting the old picturesque main plaza. Or visit a tequila distillery or spend the afternoon at a zipline canopy company.

Lunch available at the award winning Botanical Gardens restaurant Hacienda de Oro.

Space is very limited on these small intimate tours - average size 4 people per tour.

Also offered a full day Garden Tour.

What's Included

  • Guided tour by our university educated Guide
  • Entrance to the Garden is Included
  • Insect repellent - University educated guide learned first to bring bug spray for his guests.
  • Lunch This half Day tour does not include any meals. However the award winning Hacienda de oro restaurant is available after your tour.
  • Bus is not included approx 3 usd each way.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Basilio Badillo & Insurgentes 339
Basilio Badillo, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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End point

Carretera Puerto Vallarta
Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad Km 24, 48425 Jal., Mexico

Tour ends after the tour of the Botanical Gardens. Participants have many options such as eat lunch at the award wining restaurant Hacienda de Oro, or take a bus to El Tuito, or hike down to the river to swim. Also may return to PV by bus with the guide.

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Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC

Along the route to the Gardens the guide will point out and discuss many interesting features including the OXXO with the world's best view, Boca de Tomatlan, Ranchos of Las Juntas and Los Veranos, and especially the sites of the filming of the Hollywood movies "Night of the Iguana" and "predator."We will make a first quick stop for coffee and a small presentation on coffee plantations and growing in the area and have the opportunity to taste.At the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, we immediately will have access to a restroom. Then we will have opportunity to apply bug spray (included) and then we will walk through the gardens for an hour and half or more exploring the major plantings, hot houses, and the vanilla plantation.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Bay of Banderas

We will travel the picturesque south shore as we travel to the Botanical Gardens. Along the route the guide will point out and discuss many interesting features including the OXXO with the world's best view, Boca de Tomatlan, Ranchos of Las Juntas and Los Veranos, and especially the sites of the filming of the Hollywood movies "Night of the Iguana" and "predator." This is travel time both ways. 1.5 hours approx. total (45 min both ways)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Boca de Tomatlan (pass by)

We will do a drive through of this beautiful small bay on a bay community that has a great beach, boat docks, and a few wonderful restaurants on the beach and malecon over the river and bay.
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-401923P12

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What's Included

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  • Guided tour by our university educated Guide
  • Entrance to the Garden is Included
  • Insect repellent - University educated guide learned first to bring bug spray for his guests.
  • LunchThis half Day tour does not include any meals. However the award winning Hacienda de oro restaurant is available after your tour.
  • Bus is not included approx 3 usd each way.

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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