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Trip Planner:   Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Puntarenas  /  Monteverde  /  Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas)

Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas), Monteverde

4.6
#4 of 21 in Parks in Monteverde
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Learn about native insects and arachnids at Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas), an ecological education facility located in a mountainous area. Established with an aim to change preconceptions about these creatures (in particular, small ones with lots of legs), the gardens have four different habitats supporting over 30 species of butterfly, while over 20 species of insects and arachnids live in the nature center. Let the guides introduce you to the varied inhabitants of the gardens, explaining their behavior and importance to the ecosystem--and maybe, just maybe, encouraging you to give one a hold. Plan to visit Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas) during your Monteverde vacation using our convenient Monteverde online journey planner.
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  • By gwsheehy
    Lots of interesting facts with a well-informed guide. We learned a few things about butterflies that are little-known, as well as seeing species we had never encountered before. 
    Lots of interesting facts with a well-informed guide. We learned a few things about butterflies that are little-known, as well as seeing species we had never encountered before.  more »
  • By TommoOnTop
    We were so lucky to have Mario as our guide, his passion for all things bugs is infectious and his knowledge is both educational and entertaining. We saw and held an array of beautiful bugs, the... 
    We were so lucky to have Mario as our guide, his passion for all things bugs is infectious and his knowledge is both educational and entertaining. We saw and held an array of beautiful bugs, the...  more »
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  • By Nina Fjeldheim
    Had a great experience visiting here! Definitely worth checking out! Great guiding and close encounters with cockroaches, butterfly and other insects. Very interesting and great fun for kids!
  • By Vanessa Heart
    Absolutely marvelous! The tour starts with a insect lecture where you can fold some of them followed by a gorgeous stroll through multiple butterfly habitats and a little nature tour. Loved it!
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