Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Set to take place June 14-18, 2022, Hummingbird Week at the Vallarta Botanical Garden is a great opportunity for nature lovers of all ages to see, and learn about, these amazing birds and the Gardens that host and support them. For those interested in participating, the schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, June 14
8:00 am – Hummingbird watching
9:00 am – Photographic Exhibition in the Hall of Flowers
11:00 am – Hummingbird-themed drawing contest. Children and free category
12:00 pm – Presentation by specialists about the hummingbird’s life and interesting facts
1:00 pm – Garden tour and birdwatching • Live music in the restaurant
9 am-5 pm – Hummingbird feeding on the restaurant’s balcony
Wednesday, June 15
8:00 am – Hummingbird watching
9:00 am – Photographic Exhibition in the Hall of Flowers
12:00 pm – Presentation by specialists about the hummingbird’s life and interesting facts
1:00 pm – Garden tour and birdwatching
9 am-5 pm – Hummingbird feeding on the restaurant’s balcony
Thursday, June 16
8:00 am – Hummingbird watching
9:00 am – Photographic Exhibition in the Hall of Flowers
12:00 pm – Presentation by specialists about the hummingbird’s life and interesting facts
1:00 pm – Garden tour and birdwatching • Live music in the restaurant
9 am-5 pm – Hummingbird feeding on the restaurant’s balcony
Friday, June 17
8:00 am – Hummingbird watching
9:00 am – Photographic Exhibition in the Hall of Flowers • Exhibition of contest drawings
12:00 pm – Presentation by specialists about the hummingbird’s life and interesting facts
1:00 pm – Garden tour and birdwatching
2:00 pm Mariachi Regional Live
9 am-5 pm – Hummingbird feeding on the restaurant’s balcony
Saturday, June 18
9:00 am – Photographic Exhibition in the Hall of Flowers • Exhibition of contest drawings
11:00 am Hummingbird mold for painting
12:00 pm – Presentation by specialists about the hummingbird’s life and interesting facts
1:00 pm – Garden tour and birdwatching • Live music in the restaurant
2:00 pm – Dance presentation
9 am-5 pm – Hummingbird feeding on the restaurant’s balcony
All activities are included in the standard Garden entry fee of $200 pesos per person. Entrance to the Garden is free for members.
Visit the internationally famous Vallarta Botanical Garden located just 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200 and easily accessible by public transportation and taxi. This 74 acre wildlife preserve and botanical garden have something fun for everyone. Over 200 species of birds have been observed on the Garden’s grounds. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in the jungle river. See plantings of vanilla, chocolate, and hundreds of other botanical delights! Authentic Mexican Cuisine is served in the Hacienda de Oro Restaurant from 10 am to 5 pm. The Garden is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Mondays from April 1 to December 1). Garden admission is just $200 pesos. For more information, call (322) 223-6182 or visit vbgardens.org.
Sources: Banderas News / Vallarta Botanical Gardens
