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Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 "...all the beauty that Nature has to offer"
Since opening the Gardens gates in 2004, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Recommended by Lonely Planet, National Geographic and Fodor's Travel Guides, Vallarta Botanical Gardens is 20 acres of highland mountain splendor just 30 minutes south of Old Town PV.
| | In August 2008, Ileana Ceja took us on a video tour of the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, a place where visitors of all ages can spend a fun-filled day of discovery. | |
At Vallarta Botanical Gardens, hundreds of collections of native tropical plants such as orchids, anthuriums, agaves as well as colorful flowering trees are to be found on meandering jungle pathways. Explore the Orchid Conservatory to learn the story about the native vanilla orchid, cacao (the chocolate plant), and coffee.
Swimming amongst the giant boulders in the crystalline spring-fed river within the garden ground is an unforgettable experience. See a real Mexican country kitchen where handmade tortillas are prepared in the traditional way to be served to you in the Gardens' famous Hacienda de Oro Restaurant. A day's worth of activities for just $50 pesos entrance fee, your best vacation value.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens is located 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200. For more information, call (322) 223-6182 or visit VallartaBotanicalGardensAC.org.
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Photographs, Flowers & Photoshop
 PVNN
At 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6th, Mike Laking, in support of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, will be presenting a free workshop on how to create beautiful art from your photographs.
 Vallarta Botanical Gardens Events Calendar November 2010 - April 2011
 Douglas Lenox
Since opening the Gardens gates in 2004, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, there are many upcoming events you won't want to miss!
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Celebrates their Fifth Anniversary
Douglas Lenox
Over the last five years, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens has grown into a significant landmark for Puerto Vallarta and has contributed to the cultural development of the area. The Gardens will celebrate their fifth anniversary on Sunday, November 14th, 2010.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens 2nd Annual Psychic Fair and Harvest Pig Roast
 Douglas Lenox
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens is hosting the 2nd Annual Psychic Fair and Harvest Pig Roast on October 30 and 31, starting at 11 am. This popular event features the VBG's famous roasted pig and all the fixin's for $170 pesos, along with Astrologers, Card Readers, Psychics and lots of fun!
Botanical Gardens Rated #3 Puerto Vallarta Attraction
 Douglas Lenox
The US News & World Report online travel guide recently listed Vallarta Botanical Gardens as the 3rd 'Best Attraction' in Puerto Vallarta, which was listed as the number one destination in 'Best Mexican Vacations: 2010,' surpassing other popular destinations such as Mexico City and Cancun.
Vallarta Botanical Garden Orchid Conservatory Update
 Robert B. Price
Construction is now underway at Vallarta Botanical Garden of the new Conservatory for the National Collection of Mexican Orchids. The architecture of this new conservatory will echo the style of the plant houses from an earlier time, and will become an important cultural Puerto Vallarta landmark.
Orchid Conservatory Ground Breaking Ceremony
 T.J. Hartung
This Sunday, June 6th, at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, there will be an Official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new Orchid Conservatory at 1 pm. This will be the most important and impressive project in the five years that the gardens have been in existence.
Construction Begins on New Orchid Conservatory at Vallarta Botanical Gardens and Vanilla Pollination Process Continues
 Douglas Lenox
This is the ideal time to spend a summer's day visiting Vallarta Botanical Gardens. The first phase of construction of the new Conservatory for the National Collection of Mexican Orchids is well under way, and the Garden's fascinating vanilla pollination process continues.
New Orchid Conservatory to Rise at VBG
 vallartabotanicalgardensac.org
A long term goal is about to be realized at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, as ground breaking begins on the Conservatory to house the National Collection of Mexican Orchids, the largest collection of native Mexican Orchids on public display anywhere in the country.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Psychic Fair
 Dianna Madsen
Vallarta Botanical Gardens will be the site of a 2-day Psychic Fair on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, from 11 am to 5 pm. Six local psychics will offer various types of card reading, astrology, fortune telling, and the sounding of sacred crystal bowls.
Passionate about Plants in Puerto Vallarta
 Sharon McDonnell
Some people can't put together a desk from a DIY store. Robert Price assembled an entire botanical garden from scratch. Price, a former restaurant owner from Savannah Ga., is the founder and curator of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens a breezy Shangri La hideaway in the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens February Events
 Dianna Madsen
Since opening the Gardens gates in 2004, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, here are some February events you won't want to miss!
Botanical Gardens Flower & Garden Show
 Dianna Madsen
During the week of February 23rd through 28th, Vallarta Botanical Gardens will host the second annual Puerto Vallarta Flower and Garden Show. This week-long event will feature local products, Vallarta's top florists competing for prizes and flower and garden demonstrations at 2 pm daily.
The Tradition of Sunday Brunch begins February 14 at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
Celebrate the day of Love in the magic of the Gardens on Valentine's Day - February 14th - and each Sunday thereafter from 10 am - 2 pm. Only $170 pesos includes 1 Mimosa, Margarita, fresh OJ, or soft drink, plus a cinnamon bun, fresh tropical fruit, and an entrιe of your choice from the brunch menu.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Pig Roast
 Dianna Madsen
Come on out to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Sunday, January 31st from 1 pm to 5 pm for a good ol' fashioned Pig Roast. You'll enjoy a plate of roasted pig plus all the fixin's and flan for only $160 pesos per person.
Botanical Gardens Noche de las Luminarias
 Dianna Madsen
Vallarta Botanical Gardens invites everyone to our 2010 Membership Drive, Noche de las Luminarias, on January 22nd from 5-10 pm. You'll enjoy food, drink and entertainment, the El Tuito Folkloric Dancers, a raffle, a silent auction and free bus transportation from Lazaro Cardenas Park at 3:45 and 5 pm.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Upcoming Events
 Dianna Madsen
Since opening the Gardens gates in 2004, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a not-to-be missed highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the 20 acres of native tropical plants and flowering trees, there are many upcoming events you won't want to miss!
New Orchid Conservatory to be Built at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
A gala benefit called 'Flower Power!' will take place on the night of December 21st in the exotic garden setting of Rio Amapas Town and Jungle, to raise the funds needed to build a new conservatory that will house The National Collection of Mexican Orchids at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
 Botanical Gardens for Groups and Events
 Alice Carter-Tyler
With towering mountain peaks and a profusion of natural diversity for a backdrop and a friendly staff that strives to create custom-tailored services to suit everyone's tastes, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens are perfect for groups, weddings and events.
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