Monteverde Butterfly Gardens Tours and Tickets

Known locally as the Mariposario, the family-friendly Monteverde Butterfly Gardens is home not only to butterflies and insects but also to white-faced capuchin monkeys, agoutis, coatis, toucans, and motmots. The garden offers tours in English and Spanish, and visitors can learn about the various insects and see the butterflies in various stages of life.

Many visitors explore the site as part of a multi-day tour of Costa Rica’s northwestern region, which is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Most tours depart from San Jose and include a variety of activities, from a trip to Arenal Volcano National Park and a cruise down the Río Frio to a soak in thermal hot springs and a horseback ride.