1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour by Biologist Guide
Don't wonder the Garden aimlessly alone. Tour with our experienced local guide with a biology degree from the University of Guadalajara.
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 visiting the old picturesque main plaza. Or you may even return to Puerto Vallarta after the tour in the company of the guide. Lunch available at the award winning restaurant at the gardens called Hacienda de Oro.
Space is very limited on these small intimate tours - average size 4 people per tour.
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1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour by Biologist Guide
What's included in 1/2 Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden tour by Biologist Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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)
Boca de TomatlanPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Guided tour by University Educated Biologist
- Bus is not included approx 3 usd each way.
- Garden admission is not included - 300 pesos per person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at the gate of Act2 Theatre - there is johnys cafe across the street if you want to come early and get breakfast.
End Points
- 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.
