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Butterfly Farm Description
Open since 1983, the Butterfly Farm was the first commercial butterfly farm in Latin America. One of Costa Rica's top attractions, the farm presents the ecology of the delicate insects and allows visitors to observe and photograph them up close.

Hundreds of butterfly species fill the tropical gardens, and interesting information about the complex stages of the butterfly life cycle is offered.

The butterflies live in a large enclosed garden similar to an aviary and flutter about the heads of visitors during tours of the gardens. Other attractions at the farm include a bee garden and ox-cart rides. Many tropical birds can be spotted in the gardens.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary;  Zoo or animal collection
Address
Butterfly Farm
Box 2132-4050
La Guácima de Alajuela, Alajuela
Costa Rica
http://www.butterflyfarm.co.cr
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult15.00
Students10.00
Child 12 & under7.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in local currency.
Tips
It's best to visit the farm when it is sunny (mornings in the rainy season), when butterflies are most active.
Guided tours (in English, Spanish, French and German) and run continuously from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Butterfly Farm also offers complete tour packages from San José, enquire at your hotel.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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