Mexican Orchid of the Month: Encyclia adenocarpos

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Encyclia adenocarpos By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos  May 12, 2026 The orchid of the month for May is a modest yet undeniably beautiful orchid: Encyclia adenocarpos. It is characterized by pear-shaped pseudobulbs and fairly thin, long leaves. The labellum and the column of the flower are tightly joined, as if […]

Mexican Bird of The Month: Varied Bunting

Mexican Bird of the Month: Varied Bunting Passerina versicolor By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos May 6, 2026 The bird of the month of May is a small yet colorful little buddy, the Varied Bunting. The buntingsare birds similar to sparrows but with incredible colors. The Varied Bunting has plumage featuring a diverse range of colors […]

Where a Frog Sleeps: Microhabitats That Shape Mexico’s Biodiversity

Where a Frog Sleeps:Microhabitats That Shape Mexico’s Biodiversity Where a Frog Sleeps: Microhabitats That Shape Mexico’s Biodiversity By Esthefanía Beltrán April 9, 2026 In the tropical forests of Mexico’s Pacific coast, biodiversity is not always obvious. Sometimes, it reveals itself quietly: a small frog resting inside a plant, protected by its leaves. This moment brings together […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Lycaste crinita

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Lycaste crinita Mexican Orchid of the Month: Haired Orchid Lycaste crinita   By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos March 4, 2026 Lycaste crinita, also known as “Canelita” or The Haired Lycaste, is an epiphytic orchid endemic to Mexico, recognized for its unique appearance and delicate fragrance. This species is found exclusively in the […]

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cynanthus latirostris

Mexican Bird of the Month: Cynanthus latirostris Mexican Bird of the Month:  Broad-billed Hummingbird Ananas bracteatus By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos  April 1, 2026 Small, fast, and full of color, the broad-billed hummingbird is one of those species that can easily go unnoticed—until the right light reveals its true beauty.  Measuring just 12 cm (4.7 inches) in […]

Río Los Horcones: A Free-Flowing River That Sustains Life in Puerto Vallarta

Río Los Horcones: A Free-Flowing River That Sustains Life in Puerto Vallarta Río Los Horcones: A Free-Flowing River That Sustains Life in Puerto Vallarta By Esthefanía Beltrán March 20, 2026 A natural treasure south of Banderas Bay worth discovering The Río Los Horcones is one of the few rivers in the Puerto Vallarta region that still flows without dams, maintaining […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Prosthechea madrensis – The Shell Flower of the Sierra Madre

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Prosthechea madrensis Mexican Orchid of the Month:The Shell Flower of the Sierra Madre Prosthechea madrensis   By Biól. Oscar Rodríguez Ramos March 4, 2026 A Mexican Orchid with History and a Subtle Fragrance The Orchid of the Month is Prosthechea madrensis, commonly known in Mexico as flor de concha (shell flower). This species stands out […]

Platystele stenostachya: The Tiny Orchid That Challenges the Eye

The Tiny Orchid That Challenges the Eye: Platystele stenostachya The Tiny Orchid That Challenges the Eye Platystele stenostachya   By Biól. Oscar Rodriguez Ramos February 19, 2026 Platystele stenostachya is a miniature orchid that bears one of the smallest flowers in the plant kingdom, making it a true gem within the world of Mexican orchids. This species is native to […]

The Los Horcones River Basin: A Critical Conservation Project Seeking Committed Supporters

The Los Horcones River Basin: A Critical Conservation Project Seeking Committed Supporters Progress in Protecting the Los Horcones River Basin, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Session of the State Council of Protected Natural Areas   December 10, 2025 By Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez Sánchez On October 9, 2025, the Sixth Session of the State Council of Protected Natural […]

United for Conservation: VBG at BGCI-CATIE

United for Conservation: VBG at BGCI-CATIE United for Conservation: VBG at BGCI-CATIE Technical Workshop in Turrialba   By Evelyn Martínez Cuevas October 22, 2025 The Vallarta Botanical Gardens (VBG) is part of the Central and Caribbean Botanical Garden (CCBG) and the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) networks. Both organizations promote collaboration between gardens on conservation, […]