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, […]

Program for the conservation of El Cuale oak continues (Quercus cualensis)

Program for the conservation of El Cuale oak continues (Quercus cualensis) Program for the conservation of El Cuale oak continues (Quercus cualensis)   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso August 5, 2025 A core part of our mission is working with local communities to spread awareness of and enthusiasm for their natural heritage and what they can do to the unique biodiversity of […]

Arbor Day at the Botanical Garden

Arbor Day at the Botanical Garden Arbor Day at the Botanical Garden   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso August 5, 2025 Arbor Day was celebrated on Thursday, July 10, at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, a day dedicated to honoring trees as pillars of sustainability and well-being. A tour of the trees in the garden and the bay was conducted by staff […]

Cuitlauzina pulchella

Cuitlauzina pulchella Cuitlauzina pulchella Lily of the Valley Orchid   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso April 08, 2026 With a native range spanning from El Salvador to southern Mexico, the Vallarta Botanical Garden welcomes this small and beautiful flower. The genus Cuitlauzina was named in honor of Cuitláhuac, penultimate Mexica emperor and a highly […]

Guaranteeing the future of four endangered orchid species

Guaranteeing the future of four endangered orchid species Guaranteeing the future of four endangered orchid species By Christopher Jacobs July 22, 2025 It may be tucked away inconspicuously in one of our conservatories, but the in vitro Orchid Propagation Laboratory at the Vallarta Botanical Garden is a powerhouse of conservation. Every year the lab cultivates […]

The fungi are eating up my garden

The fungi are eating up my garden The fungi are eating up my garden   By Oscar Castro Jauregui July 3, 2025 The phytopathogenic fungi are those that parasitize plants and make them sick. They can affect different structures of the plant, deforming or even killing them. They have a significant impact on humans, especially […]