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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.
Ashley_P, Mar 2025
Tons of butterflies and...
Tons of butterflies and frogs. Our guide was amazing. You can go at your own pace and go back through the exhibits if you’d like. It was a magical day and I would do it all over again.
Sue_S, Feb 2025
Underrated attraction
This was an absolutely brilliant experience. It was educational and extremely enjoyable. The volunteers were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Riley_K, Sep 2024
Mariposa surprise
Such a cool place to see many species of both butterflies/moths but also their just plants. They have volunteers helping to guide you through portions and then there's a larger amount of self-guided area for you to explore. Great for solo travelers and groups, including high
Stephen_M, Aug 2024
Great family fun
A really enjoyable family experience at a good price with knowledgeable staff. I would really recommend taking the jungle river walk at the end of the butterfly tour as it’s so pretty.
Aimee_D, Jun 2024
Great educational place
The volunteer that took us through the butterfly and frog habitats was extremely informative. There's a short path and a long path around the rest of the place. We took the short path and unfortunately didn't see any other animals. But it was a great way to spend a few hours and get great pictures!
Kim_N, Apr 2024
Superb
The conservatory was amazing. There was a volunteer that took us around and spoke about the various butterflies and frogs. We would have loved to spend more time there but worth spending two or three hours there easily.
aredmondneal, May 2023
Well worth the trip out of town
Our visit to the Butterfly Conservancy was well worth the trip. The location is away from La Fortuna where other butterfly encounters are offered. This gave the opportunity to explore the area more and support the non-profit.
We saw several types of butterflies, the Blue Morpho and others, as well as various frogs. A terrific volunteer pointed out things of interest and gave info on behavior, etc.
I highly recommend this spot!
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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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