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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 60 travelers
Overview
Our tours are a little over an hour in length, and include the following:
An introduction to Costa Rica bugs, and an orientation to the Gardens
An up-close experience with a variety of insects and arachnids
A look at our rearing chamber, where caterpillars are becoming butterflies
A stroll through our 3 unique gardens, full of spectacular butterflies.
The most valuable part of every admission to the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens is a tour with one of our dedicated and passionate guides.
Available in English or Spanish our tours will take you through each section of the insectarium and gardens. With our guide at your side, you will see and learn far more than you ever would by yourself. Our guides love bugs!
Our guide will provide lots of interesting information as the tour progresses. Once the tour is over, you are welcome to continue exploring on your own for as long as you'd like. Pay your entry once and keep coming back as long as you are in Monteverde!
What's included
Professional guide
Photo opportunities
Transportation to/from attractions
What to expect
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
1h · Admission ticket included
Here at the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, we have been teaching people about Costa Rica's insects and arachnids for over 30 years. We have made it our mission to change the way people think about these small, misunderstood creatures. This may seem like a daunting task, but our bugs and tour guides can win over even the most skeptical visitor! With up to 30 species of butterfly in 4 different habitats, over 20 species of live insects and arachnids in our nature center, an active leaf-cutter ant colony and the best guides in the business, we truly have something for everyone!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Cerro Plano, 20 minute walk or short cab ride from downtown Santa Elena
End point
Cerro Plano, 20 minute walk or short cab ride from downtown Santa Elena
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
