Monteverde Butterfly Gardens Tour
At a glance
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens Tour is a 1h – 2h guided experience in Monteverde, Costa Rica, operated by Jardin De Mariposas Monteverde JM SA. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 96 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $27 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, Photo opportunities.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 60 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
What's included
- Professional guide
- Photo opportunities
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
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 point
Cerro Plano, 20 minute walk or short cab ride from downtown Santa Elena
Good to know
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $27 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide; Photo opportunities.
Where does it start?
Cerro Plano, 20 minute walk or short cab ride from downtown Santa Elena
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 96 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Monteverde.
