Butterfly Conservatory Tours and Tickets
What are people saying about Butterfly Conservatory
Allison_N, Mar 2026
Butterflies, frogs, and monkeys, oh my!
What a cool little place in El Castillo!I had no idea there were that many species of butterflies! We learned a lot and saw even more! We even saw howler monkeys playing in the trees on the included river walk! Very cool place!
Isaac_G, Dec 2025
Worth a visit if you've hit the other big highlights in the area.
This was a beautiful property. The staff were friendly and doing their best though it appears they were all recently arrived volunteers, so the depth of knowledge about the animals and Costa Rica were more limited than the professional tour guides we found at other experiences in the area. Still it was beautiful and the staff were pleasant and did appear to really enjoy the work.
The back hike was nice and more natural than some others in area, and lower traffic.
Personally I would recommend this experience after you've done the following, which are in the area:
Arenal volcano hike
Mystico hanging bridges hike / Zip Line Experience
Floating raft river tour
Chocolate and Coffee Tour
La Fortuna Waterfall
Hot Springs
Ronald_S, Aug 2025
Your experience begins...
Your experience begins with your ride to the Conservatory. Outstanding drive and views. Once there, it is simply magnificent. Well maintained, with outstanding plants and animals as well as the incredible butterflies.
Christine_G, Jul 2025
Lovely
Lovely to see all of the different butterflies frogs. It’s crazy to see them actually land on you. Worth the drive.
Butterfly Conservatory
The Butterfly Conservatory is a must-visit for nature lovers and biology enthusiasts.
The interactive and educational exhibits are suitable for children.
The conservatory offers volunteer programs for students, teachers, and other visitors.
Bring your camera for close-up photos of butterflies and distant shots of the Arenal Volcano.
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