Enter Selvatura Park’s large climate-controlled butterfly dome, measuring approximately 300 feet long, 90 feet wide and 50 feet high. The warm, humid habitat supports tropical plants and butterfly species from several Costa Rican elevations.

Your guide will help identify butterflies and explain the stages of metamorphosis—from egg and caterpillar to chrysalis and adult. Butterfly numbers and activity vary naturally with weather, temperature, time of day and life cycles.

• Admission to Selvatura Park’s Butterfly Garden
• Approximately 30–45-minute guided visit
• Educational interpretation about butterfly biology and life cycles
• Opportunities for respectful nature photography

• Transportation unless specifically selected and shown in your booking
• Food and drinks
• Other Selvatura Park activities or packages
• Personal expenses and gratuities
• Anything not expressly listed under “What’s Included”

Tours are normally offered every 1 hour and 15 minutes from approximately 8:15 a.m. through 3:15 p.m., subject to availability and park operations. Meet at Selvatura Park near Santa Elena in Monteverde, Puntarenas.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your confirmed start time. Your booking confirmation contains the final check-in and transportation details for your selected option.

• Comfortable, lightweight clothing suitable for a warm and humid environment
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes
• Light rain jacket or poncho for travel around the park
• Camera or fully charged phone
• Soft cloth for cleaning lenses
• Reusable water bottle for use outside the exhibit

• Do not touch, catch or chase butterflies
• Do not touch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises or plants
• Food is not permitted inside the garden
• Remain on the marked visitor path
• Stay with the guide and follow park instructions
• Avoid loud noises and sudden movements
• Follow all posted photography rules

This is a low-intensity experience with easy walking in a warm, humid enclosed environment. Contact the operator before booking if a guest has specific mobility, accessibility, heat-sensitivity or other participation needs.

Written cancellations received at least 48 hours before the tour receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 48 hours but at least 24 hours before the tour receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. Weather and force-majeure cases are handled under the operator’s applicable policy.