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Vallarta Botanical Garden

The Vallarta Botanical Garden (VBG) was awarded the prestigious “Garden Excellence Award for 2022” presented by the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), North America’s most important public garden organization. This marks the first time that any garden outside the U.S. has received this coveted honor, and we beat over 600 other public garden institutions in North America to win.

Top Attractions

  • Violinist serenading a diner in a restaurant

    Authentic Mexican Cuisine

    The Haciendo de Oro restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine produced with authentic locally sourced ingredients and recipes. A roaming guitarist serenades customers at Vallarta Botanical, an exceptional traditional Mexican restaurant.

  • A walking path through stirking botanical displays of colorful mexican plants

    Striking Botany

    Take leisurely strolls along the many walking pathways, or view the numerous floral arrangements. All feature strikingly colored Mexican botany and flora. Take the time to go down to the river and soak your feet or go for a swim, or something in between!

  • An evening view of the Vallarta reception building and restaurant in full color.

    20th Anniversary Gala

    On March 1, 2025, the Vallarta Botanical Garden celebrated their 20th anniversary with a gala dinner and evening. Over 200 people attended on a perfect comfortable Mexican evening. Everything about the evening, the garden, meal and entertainment, was simply exquisite.

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