Mexico is a beautiful country that is home to diverse and beautiful flora and fauna. Did you know that more than 100,000 animal and plant species can be found in the country? It is true! Native flora includes poinsettias, cacti, dahlias, and salvias. These beautiful plants have been grown to provide beauty to gardens around the world. If you want to visit Mexico, a couple of popular vacation destinations include the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. Millions of people visit these destinations each year to enjoy the area’s stunning beaches, excellent restaurants, and endless outdoor activities. Plus, the weather is always great and they have abundant and diverse vegetation. The sun, rain, and mountain canopies support the numerous inhabitants of the region. Continue to read below to learn about the wildlife and marine life in PV.

Flora and Fauna in Mexico

The stunning turquoise clear waters of the Banderas Bay come together to meet the luscious Sierra Madre jungle to provide a welcoming environment for life. The weather is tropical, and that keeps the flora and fauna healthy. With the large number of species that live there, it is a very important location in North America. The Western Sierra Madre mountains have very thick vegetation jungle that continues to grow down all the way to the Pacific Ocean shoreline. As a result, the environment provides mammals, insects, and reptiles a safe place to live. There are more than four hundred species of birds along with three hundred species of orchids in the area as well.

PV Flora

Next, there are many species of trees found in the Sierra Madre mountains. A couple of common tree species include cedar, ficus, parotta, and busera. There are many coconut trees, too. Orchids and bougainvillea are two important plant species. The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens have the largest orchid collections in Mexico. They also have a special laboratory that studies and protects flower species that are in danger of extinction, too. Tropical fruit can be found in Puerto Vallarta such as guamuchiles, coconuts, avocados, and mangos.

PV Fauna

The Sierra Madre Mountains provide food and a safe place for many animals. There are a few unusual animals in the area such as the nocturnal badger, the cat sized armored insectivorous mammal, the white nosed coati, and the nine banded armadillo. There are four felines that are very important in PV and they are margays, jaguars, jaguarundis, and ocelots. Many white tail deer live in the mountains, too. There are several common reptiles, which include green iguanas, spiny tailed iguanas, and the beaded lizard. There are numerous snake species that call PV home as well.

PV Marine Life

There is an amazing marine diversity in the Banderas Bay. The largest bay in Mexico, Banderas Bay is the 7th largest bay in the world. There, common fish that live in the bay include red snapper, tuna, black marlin, blue marlin, and sea bass. There are five species of sea turtles in Banderas Bay. Local conservation groups try to help the turtle’s survival and offer visitors the chance to assist with releasing baby sea turtles, too. The sea turtles come to PV to lay their eggs, and they collect the eggs, then protect them. When the baby sea turtles hatch, they are released back into the Banderas Bay. There are a variety of dolphin species including spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and spotted dolphins.

PV Humpback Whales

From December through April, humpback whales come to Banderas Bay to mate and birth their young in the bay’s warm waters. You may see mating behaviors as they will rub their body, flipper patting, slapping the water, and rolling. A humpback baby whale has a gestation period that is approximately eleven months. If you are on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, you should make sure you go on a whale watching tour. It’s very exciting to see the gentle giants up close and in person.

You can see that there are many species of wildlife and marine life in PV. Are you ready to enjoy a vacation in Mexico? If so, then contact Today Getaway at 1-866-435-8007 or 619-558-0432 a reputable online travel agency that works with top resorts including the Villa Group Resorts. The award-winning resort provider has more than three decades of experience in the industry. Right now, Today Getaway has special all-inclusive travel packages on sale. Furthermore, COVID sanitation and safety practices have been implemented at resorts to keep visitors safe, too. In addition, the Villa Group also has a quality timeshare ownership program if you want to always have unforgettable getaways. Contact Today Getaway to book your vacation because their low cost travel packages are selling out fast!