Buena Fortuna Gardens
Living Genealogy Seed Bank
WELCOME
Buena Fortuna Gardens exists to cultivate a world that honors and protects the interconnectedness of all life. Rooted in biodiversity, ancestral knowledge, and regenerative land stewardship, we use culinary and botanical experiences as living pathways to delight, educate, and enlighten.
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Through the preservation of rare and useful plant species, hands-on education, seed-to-plate cuisine, and immersive community experiences, we foster a deeper understanding of humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Every garden bed, shared meal, workshop, and gathering is designed to reconnect people with the origins of nourishment, the wisdom of the land, and the responsibility we carry as stewards of the Earth.
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Our mission is to safeguard botanical heritage while inspiring practical, meaningful action—encouraging individuals and communities to live with intention, resilience, and respect for the ecosystems that sustain us. By bridging culture, ecology, and creativity, Buena Fortuna Gardens serves as a living seed bank not only for plants, but for ideas, traditions, and a more harmonious future.
ABOUT US
Nestled in La Ribera, Baja California Sur—just 45 minutes from Los Cabos and minutes from the Sea of Cortez—Buena Fortuna Gardens is an 11-acre botanical sanctuary, living seed bank, and cultural refuge dedicated to the preservation of plant knowledge, ecological harmony, and community resilience.Founded in 1999, Buena Fortuna Gardens has grown into a thriving ecosystem of more than 2,500 plant species sourced from around the world. Each plant carries a story—of nourishment, medicine, ceremony, and survival—carefully cultivated as part of a long-term commitment to biodiversity, education, and regeneration.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Kitzia's vast knowledge of the land and vegetation will leave you in awe. A tour with her will put you in touch where we came from, this beautiful earth. I truly appreciated being able to visit this wonderful place, and I hope that if you choose to visit, you will enjoy it as much as we did. With Love."
- Deyaf, USA
"Incredibly inspiring permaculture garden full of a diversity of plants and wildlife seldom found in Baja. Wow! Beautiful tradition of conservation, botanical knowledge, and balanced living.
- Lane, USA
"It's an excellent place to spend time with family and loved ones because of its peace and tranquility."
- Ramon, Mexico
"From the peaceful moments with the trees in the breeze, the birds chirping and your feet in the soil, to the food thats planted, grown and eaten at the restaurant, cacao ceremonies and more, I could not recommend Buena Fortuna Gardens more."
- Dickenson, UK
COMING SOON
Legado de Vida: Buena Fortuna’s Living Seed bank
Legado de Vida is a mini-documentary that offers an intimate look into daily life at Buena Fortuna Gardens — a place shaped by education, cultivation, and community. The film explores the working environment behind seed planting, permaculture practices, and hands-on learning programs, revealing how knowledge is shared and passed forward through the land.
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The documentary follows the journey of produce from soil to table, highlighting the gardens, the plants and herbs, the restaurant, and the weekly Sunday market. Through tours, workshops, and lived experience, it captures how food, education, and sustainability intersect in real time.
Grounded in community, Legado de Vida weaves together testimonials, daily routines, and reflections on the past, present, and future of Buena Fortuna Gardens. Created in collaboration with Wandering Monkey® and Cactide Productions™, the film serves as a living record of stewardship, resilience, and the people who continue to nurture this place.
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