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Vallarta Botanical Gardens a pleasure garden high in the glorious Sierra Madre Mountains. Located on 8 ha (20 acres) of land, these botanical collections features thousands of different species of plants. The gardens are in a unique tropical dry forest ecosystem at 400 m above sea level. Against the backdrop of soaring mountain peaks, there are Palm Gardens, Rose Garden, Tree Fern Grotto, Orchid House, Jungle Trails, Tropical Bird Watching, Agave Gardens, displays of Mexican Wildflowers and the Carnivorous Plant Collection. Bringing your swimsuit and enjoy a refreshing dip in the crystal clear Rio Los Horcones. Vallarta Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit institution opened to the public in 2005. The Hacienda de Oro Restaurant, has delicious brick oven pizzas, salads and other Mexican specialties.
The Vallarta Botanical Garden is a 79-acre (32 ha) botanical garden at 1,300 ft above sea level, near Puerto Vallarta Mexico, of which 73 acres (30 ha) are dedicated to a reserve.
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A river valley with rock formations and picnic/restaurant.
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Adventure park with canopy zip lines in the jungle, a river and natural swimming pools.
A wildlife park in Mismaloya.