Butterfly Kingdom
Butterfly Kingdom
4.5
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Our butterfly garden is the ideal place to visit with family and friends, to enjoy of our interactive display exhibit of live butterflies, in a welcoming harmonious atmosphere full with color, from the graceful fluttering of each our butterflies. We also offer guided tours and group lectures to schools, universities, researchers and recreational tourism upon request.
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2-3 hours
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London277 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Really enjoyed our time in the butterfly display. Initially a guide took us in and pointed out caterpillars and chrysalis. As keen photographers, we spent a good hour trying to get close-up shots. The new restaurant was very good although quite empty when we visited. Italian style food with pizza or pasta. A good option since our nearby hotel didn’t provide lunches.
Written January 11, 2023
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Ray W
San Jose, Costa Rica52 contributions
Jan 2020
Took grandsons (their 3rd time) to Butterfly Kingdom. Quick tour was informative and kept their interest. Then they spent next 45 minutes marveling at and "catching" butterflys, while I enjoyed the serenity (classical music background).
Written January 26, 2020
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Thanks for your visit!
Written February 1, 2020
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N_Gremion
Sto Domingo, CR23 contributions
Oct 2020
Great spot, especially for kids. It's not big, but it's clean, well run and lovely. My 5 year old daughter had some much fun the first time there, she begged to go again so much we ended up a few weeks later. Easily spend an hour or 2 just hanging out with the butterflies. You can pick them up and some may even land on you.
Written October 15, 2020
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SuZQ0420
San Francisco, CA109 contributions
Nov 2022
We enjoyed our visit. We saw butterflies, eggs, and caterpillars. It was $12 per adult (our 12 yo son is considered an adult here) if you are not a citizen or resident, so it was $36 for the 3 of us which was quite expensive.
There is a building you enter to see the butterflies and we spent ~30-40 minutes and although it was wonderful, the price is too high.
There wasn't an English speaking guide available so we were unable to take advantage of that aspect of a visit.
There are a couple of swings for kids under 12, bathrooms and working on a restaurant.
Overall, nice visit but wouldn't come back due to price of entry.
There is a building you enter to see the butterflies and we spent ~30-40 minutes and although it was wonderful, the price is too high.
There wasn't an English speaking guide available so we were unable to take advantage of that aspect of a visit.
There are a couple of swings for kids under 12, bathrooms and working on a restaurant.
Overall, nice visit but wouldn't come back due to price of entry.
Written November 28, 2022
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1marylou1
Pewaukee, WI22 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
The guide was very informative and helpful. The butterflies are amazing and plentiful. Blue Morphos most gorgeous. They are planning a restaurant soon. A beautiful location- quaint, clean and a gift shop with cute patio seating w a beautiful breeze. We asked about a place nearby for food and drink and MadFish was recommended. Excellent! A great experience today. Recommend for family, tourists and locals.
Written February 18, 2022
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Linda N M
Los Alamos, NM73 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
This is an enchanting little place and run by the sweetest gals you can imagine. I was completely ignorant of butterflies but am now more informed thanks to the tour. There were several children there and it was great fun watching them interact with the butterflies. I was most charmed by the bowl of 'feeders' by the entry...popsicle sticks with tiny sponges affixed and soaked in orange Gatorade (! who knew?). The grounds are small, but I did notice a couple of picnic tables under shade trees so if one were traveling with kiddos, I would be tempted to take box lunches there. It might be a good idea to call to make sure that would be okay, but I suspect it would be fine.
Written January 21, 2017
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Hello! Of course it would be nice to bring your picnic, we love it when you enjoy the garden that we prepared for you!
Written February 7, 2018
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kshearmire
Garden City, KS86 contributions
Jan 2017
We saw more butterflies in this one spot than ever before!
Our guide gave us a very informative explanation of how the butterflies develop from the egg to caterpillar to the pups on to becoming a beautiful butterfly!
Then we were left on our own to enjoy the butterflies for as long as we desired!
Our guide gave us a very informative explanation of how the butterflies develop from the egg to caterpillar to the pups on to becoming a beautiful butterfly!
Then we were left on our own to enjoy the butterflies for as long as we desired!
Written January 18, 2017
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Bruce Okrant
Shorewood, IL100 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
This little gem is in Escazu,an upscale suburb of San Jose, and convenient to get to. It is a relatively small area, but the people who run the butterfly farm are warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. One of the owners took us through the life cycle of butterflies and moths using live eggs, pupa, and hatching butterflies. She the showed us where they lay there eggs and which plants each of the species eats. The butterfly enclosure allows you to sit and listen to soothing music while being surrounded by a rainbow of beautiful butterflies.
Written April 2, 2014
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Walter M
30 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
This is a wonderful place to visit for an hour and a half or so. We were alone when we visited, and got a very through explanation of the various butterflies we saw, as well as various details about their life cycles. This was a great opportunity for photos. The only difficulty was getting transportation back into San Jose - our Uber couldn't find the place, and there weren't taxis around. It also has a different, higher price for tourists than locals.
Written January 26, 2018
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Thank you for your review, we will take care about transportation facilities.
Written January 28, 2018
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cunninghamd2017
Glasgow, UK10 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Great little butterfly kingdom. Excellent, well informed introduction around the links between butterflies (in their various stages of development) and plants and another animals. Superb collection. Spent a good hour or so on the morning before departure. $12 entrance - worth it - and supports the facility.
Written January 25, 2018
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Thanks for your review! We hope you come back again!
Written January 31, 2018
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Is this a good place to go if it is raining that day? Is it indoors?
Liza M
19 contributions
Yes, it is, at least most of the area. It would still be good to have an umbrella as you pass from one covered spot to another.
Heatherheather N
Santa Ana, Costa Rica73 contributions
How much does it cost to enter.?
Anabelle G
San Jose, Costa Rica4 contributions
$12 adults $8 children
Butterfly Kingdom (Escazu) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Butterfly Kingdom
- Butterfly Kingdom is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Hotels near Butterfly Kingdom:
- (0.07 mi) Hotel Dream House Escazu
- (0.17 mi) Casa Isabella Costa Rica
- (0.22 mi) Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
- (0.29 mi) Posada El Quijote
- (0.16 mi) Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views
- Restaurants near Butterfly Kingdom:
- (0.66 mi) Taste of India506
- (0.44 mi) MadFish
- (1.39 mi) El Taller de Billy Sazon
- (0.33 mi) Pizzeria Chef Tony
- (1.51 mi) El Novillo Alegre - Sabana
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