Platystele stenostachya: The Tiny Orchid That Challenges the Eye
By: Oscar Rodriguez Ramos 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
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By: Oscar Rodriguez Ramos 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
There are moments when nature stops being scenery and becomes an experience. On March 27–28, 2026, the Vallarta Botanical Garden will host one of the region’s most inspiring celebrations of
Barkeria obovata Cristóbal Sánchez and Jesús Ángel Barajas The genus Barkeria comprises at least 17 species, of which 15 are found in Mexico, and 7 occur within our botanical garden
Rafael Guzmán Mejía Distinguished Botanist of Western Mexico (October 24, 1950 – May 21, 2024) 75th Anniversary of His Birth Rafael Guzmán Mejía in a perennial teosinte (Zea diploperennis) plot.
Progress in Protecting the Los Horcones River Basin, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Session of the State Council of Protected Natural Areas Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez Sánchez On October 9, 2025, the Sixth
Momotus mexicanus By Nat. Eduardo Villegas The Russet-crowned Motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of coraciiform bird belonging to the Momotidae family. The vast majority of its distribution is in
Melanerpes chrysogenys By Nat. Eduardo Villegas The Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is a bird found exclusively in Mexico, along the western and southwestern coastal strip of the Pacific Ocean, and
By: Biol. Jesús Ángel Barajas 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
By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso Arbor Day was celebrated on Thursday, July 10, at the Vallarta Botanical Garden, a day dedicated to honoring trees as pillars of sustainability and
Archilochus alexandri By: Biol. Jesús Ángel Barajas As we continue celebrating our migratory hummingbirds, the featured hummingbird of the month is the Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), which can be found