About: This is a butterfly garden that offers interactive tours. They highlight the Blue Morpho butterfly although they also have other butterfly species. They will show you all stages of the life cycle, including the eggs, caterpillar, pupa, and of course, butterfly. They have a beautiful cafe and gift shop with unique souvenirs by local…
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Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center
About: This animal sanctuary houses rescue animals that people have found in hurt conditions and brought in for care. The ultimate goal is re-release into the wild when possible, though for various reasons this cannot always happen and they end up staying at the rescue center for life. They offer a tour that explains how…
Proyecto Asis
About: This wildlife sanctuary strives to form intercultural connections and promote environmental awareness through volunteer and educational programs. They offer a guided wildlife tour as their main attraction, to which you can add several other options for a package deal, including a volunteer experience and a sloth sanctuary tour. They also offer an overnight homestay…
Mariposario Alas del Destino
About: The perfect pit stop on the road to La Fortuna, this butterfly garden offers a guided tour that provides an in-depth look at butterflies, including their life cycle and a wide variety of species. It is an interactive tour as you’ll get up close and personal with butterflies and caterpillars, and you can even…
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
About: This is a great place to stop if on your way to La Fortuna if you’re wanting to see wildlife and you have kids. The nature park is huge, so you can definitely wear the kids out. You’ll be able to see a lot of local wildlife exhibits. Though not as exciting as seeing…
La Fortuna Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in La Fortuna:
Mundo de las Abejas
About: A unique bee sanctuary where you will get an in-depth, informative tour all about the world of bees. The owner and guides are very passionate about what they do. You will also learn about other fauna and of flora too, as it all works together to create the beautiful nature around us. You will…
La Fortuna Butterfly Garden
About: There are over 30 species of butterflies to see in this garden. You will also find caterpillars and pupae of some species. A guided tour is included in your entrance fee, as well as a smoothie at the end of your visit. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location:…
Butterfly Conservatory
About: More than just a butterfly garden, this place also has a large insect display, a frog exhibit, a turtle pond, and trails. Guided tours are available. Very informative and very focused on sustainability. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 35 minutes Time needed for activity: 2 hours Kid…
Arenal’s Butterfly Farm
About: Here you can get a private tour from the owner Lucrecia who will teach you a lot about butterflies and show you countless species. You can also observe all of the stages of a butterfly, from the egg to the larva to the pupa to the adult butterfly. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna…