More From Vallarta Botanical Gardens

Encyclia orchid flower, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoGolden Cheeked Woodpecker, Melanerpes chrysogenys, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoOrchid flower close up, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco,

Cactus flower, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoCattleya hybrid flower, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoBromeliad flower, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico

Enjoy these photos from our recent visit to Puerto Vallarta. We really enjoyed getting out of the touristy areas and plunging into the jungle at Vallarta Botanical Gardens. It’s a great nature escape 30 minutes south of the busy city. In addition to orchids, the gardens feature lots of amazing bromeliads, succulents, and every color of bougainvillea.

Variegated Bougainvillea, white and pink bracts, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoLarge Koi goldfish and reflected leaves in Water Lily Pond, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoEpidendrum orchid flower, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico

Labeled as Oncidium species, orchid flower, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoAnthurium flowers, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, MexicoConservatory of Native Plants, Conservatorio de Plantas Nativas, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico

Many of the tropical plants growing throughout the garden are Mexican natives. The new Conservatory of Native Plants (shown in the final photo above) houses some of these as part of the garden’s efforts to conserve endangered species. If you’re anywhere near Puerto Vallarta, enjoy the sun, the beach, and the tequila, but be sure to visit Vallarta Botanical Gardens, too.

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