La Fortuna Arenal Bird Feeder Station and Butterfly Garden
Description
Discover the magic of butterflies at Ecocentro Danaus with our Butterfly Haven Tour, a self-guided adventure perfect for nature lovers and curious minds. Step into our lush butterfly garden and explore at your own pace, immersing yourself in the vibrant world of these delicate creatures. As you wander through our tranquil pathways surrounded by rich vegetation, you'll have the opportunity to observe the entire lifecycle of butterflies, from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult. Witness the fascinating process of butterfly breeding, including how eggs are laid on host plants, the transformation of caterpillars as they form chrysalises, and the emergence of stunning adult butterflies. Whether you're an avid photographer, a family looking for an educational outing, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, the Butterfly Haven Tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of butterflies at Ecocentro Danaus. The Butterfly Haven Tour offers a captivating self-guided experience where you can explore the vibrant butterfly garden and witness the fascinating lifecycle of these delicate creatures, from egg to adult. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors as you stroll through lush vegetation and serene water features, and capture unforgettable moments up close. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike, this tour promises a magical journey through a haven of fluttering wings and natural beauty.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- BEST TIME TO VISIT IN THE MORNING / AFTERNOON IF RAINING BUTTERFLIES WONT BE VERY ACTIVE
- AVOID APPLYING INSECT REPELLENT WHEN ENTERING THE GARDEN / BEST TO APPLY 4HRS BEFORE
- IF YOU NEED TO RESCHEDULE PLEASE MESSAGE US BEFORE 5PM THE DAY BEFORE
- VISIT TO GARDEN IS NOT REFUNDABLE
Reviews(9)
Beautiful scenery and sounds. A place were you feel the connection to all the animals you see and appreciate the natural beauty around you. Definitely would recommend to anyone planning on going to Costa Rica
> **Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the reserve and felt connected to nature during your visit. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back the next time you're in Costa Rica!*
Absolutely beautiful! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!! Will definitely go back on my next trip to Costa Rica.
Thank you very much, Jeremy, for your kind words. We are delighted you enjoyed the butterfly garden and our team’s dedication. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again on your next visit to Costa Rica. Best regards, Elías Peña Tour Manager
This is much more than butterflies. This is a 1km nature walk. There is a portion with an enclosed butterfly garden. It is a really nice trail where you can see a bunch of animals. We saw frogs, birds, iguanas and a crocodile. The flowers along the trail were beautiful. Very easy walk and took us less than an hour. Great value and would recommend!
Dear Rachel, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the full scope of the experience — from the butterfly garden to the peaceful nature trail filled with wildlife and blooming flowers. It’s wonderful to hear you found it accessible, enjoyable, and a great value. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Warm wishes, The Ecocentro Danaus Team
This experience is more of a nature tour than a butterfly garden, tho there is a small portion of the tour dedicated to a butterfly enclosure. The nature tour was fantastic tho. Our tour guide was excellent at spotting sloths and toucan and we had a lot of fun.
Dear Leslie, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the nature tour and had a fantastic time exploring the rainforest with our guide. Spotting sloths and toucans is always a highlight, and we’re thrilled our guide’s expertise made your adventure so memorable. We appreciate your note about the butterfly enclosure—it’s true that our tour is designed to showcase the broader beauty of the rainforest, but we’re glad you still found the butterfly portion enjoyable. It was a pleasure to have you join us, and we hope to welcome you back for more fun and discoveries in the future! Warm regards,
We had a fantastic tour of Danaus Evo center and butterfly garden. Our guide was Hugo of Jacamar tour company. Hugo is very knowledgeable about the birds, reptiles, flowers, and butterflies that are cared for there I highly recommend this tour
Dear Roam55851204821, Thank you so much for your kind review of your tour at Reserva Biológica Ecocentro Danaus and butterfly garden! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience. We’re glad Hugo from Jacamar tour company provided you with an informative and enjoyable tour. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the care we put into our birds, reptiles, flowers, and butterflies. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience! Best regards, Elías Peña Ecocentro Danaus
The butterflies were super neat and the staff is amazing! There was also a cute souvenir shop as well. Overall, an incredible experience!
Thank you so much, Christine, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the butterflies and found our staff amazing. It's great to know that you also liked our souvenir shop! Your kind words motivate us to keep providing incredible experiences for our visitors. We hope to welcome you back to Ecocentro Danaus in the future! Best regards, Elías Peña Ecocentro Danaus
We had a wonderful time on our night walk guided tour with Elias. He has a wealth of knowledge and his passion for this is clear - it felt like we got a small fraction of what he could have shared with us but the tour still took almost 2 hours. I was a little nervous about a night walk but the reserve is small so it's less intimidating. The small size makes it more likely that you'll see wildlife and it was manageable for our two kids (7 and 9). We were lucky to be the only ones on the tour at the time and saw all kinds of wildlife up close. I'm grateful for Danaus' conservation efforts and happy to support it!
thanks Diana. it is always a pleasure to share our passion and love for wildlife with all visitors. thanks for the support towards our reserve. elias
Our tour guide, Elias, was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable on all subject matters and took his time to teach us as much as possible. It was less of a walk and more of an outdoor classroom with hands on experience and learning. He was able to point out so many critters that would have otherwise been invisible to the average participant. We walked away with some insane pictures of the wildlife all thanks to Elias, who in addition to being an amazing tour guide, was also a gifted photographer.
Hi thanks a lot for the stop. i am glad i was your guide. it is always a pleasure to share my experience and time with such amazing people. please recomment us to other along your trip! best wishes Elias
We were already in the Ecocenter Danaus during the day and did a tour. Our guide asked in advance if we would like to see certain animals or plants and kept an eye out for them. The tour was so good that we came back for the nightwalk. We got flashlights and looked for animals together. We have seen many frogs and toads, sloths, a snapping turtle, a small snake two porcupines and even an armadillo. Our guide took fantastic photos through the binoculars.
thanks a lot for stopping by. the day and night active varies a lot and we are glad you did both of our tour. happy to know that you got great pics too!
