Guided Butterfly Conservatory Tour in Costa Rica

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

On our famous Guide-Assisted Tour you will experience being surrounded by butterflies while going through our four large Butterfly Exhibition Habitats, including a Live Demonstration of the Butterfly Life-Cycle and the Amazing Metamorphosis, but you see so much more on this tour.

The Conservatory is a Forest Creation Project demonstrating natural rainforest regeneration in the Arenal area of Costa Rica, and now many Tropical Species of Animals and Birds are finding habitat in our sanctuary. In the Habitat for Exotic Frogs and Turtles, you will see some of the Poison Dart frogs and other species of amphibians from the Arenal rainforest.

You choose the trails through the forest, with your Map of the Project and Encounter your Awareness of Nature walking through the Botanical Gardens and Medicinal Herb gardens.

In the Reception Center is a large collection of unusual Tropical Insects in our Insect Museum, and a souvenir shop with Jewelry and framed art made with butterfly wings.

What's Included

Rainforest River Walk, and other trails throughout the Project, still in their natural settings.
Guide-assisted tours that operate all day long, encounter our staff at important points on the way.
Live demonstration of butterfly life cycle, and Insect Museum.
Great views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake
Largest exhibition of butterflies, exotic frogs and turtles, and others

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the corner at the School El Castillo, turn left on the Cement road, and go 800 meters up the hill to the Conservatory.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    Butterfly Conservatory is a Nature Regeneration Project dedicated to the preservation, growth, and study of the rainforest, with a focus on butterflies and other tropical rainforest species of the Arenal region in Costa Rica. The Project is a learning center for understanding the butterfly life-cycle and incredible metamorphosis experience, and now contains the largest exhibition of butterflies in Costa Rica. Additionally, our amazing Metamorphosis Tour offers a practical educational adventure about nature, with diversified exhibits of how butterflies, frogs, insects, and plants are reproduced in a rainforest environment. Nature enthusiasts of all ages enjoy our interactive educational demonstration of how butterflies and nature are being regenerated in the tropical areas surrounding Volcan Arenal.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Volunteer Tours
Nature Walks
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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