The Nature Farm (Fincas Naturales) Butterfly and Aquatic Tropical Gardens and Wildlife Refuge... Costa Rica's most unique Butterfly Garden and Night Jungle Tours!
The project is part of a 25-year commitment by Hotel Si Como No to protect this unique 30-acre tropical forest connected by natural tree corridors to the nearby Manuel Antonio National Park. Working closely with AGUILA, a local nature guide association, the refuge is developing an orchid collection, and other nature exhibits, and now features Costa Rica 's most unique Butterfly and Aquatic Tropical Gardens. Fincas Naturales (The Nature Farm) includes a series of comfortable guided tours on nature trails totalling 1500 meters, conveniently located in front of Hotel Si Como No. Open Mon. thru Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Fatima Butterfly
Anartia fatima |
Gladiator frog
Hyla rosenbergi |
You will have the opportunity to spot many local frog and bird species, troops of Howler, White-Face and Titi monkeys, as well as countless species of tropical flora, including 200-year-old hardwood trees that are now protected. The tours are in English or Spanish. We recommend hiking shoes & binoculars.
Ask about our new Night Jungle Tour! ( 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ) at ext. 316.
All profits go to conservation projects of the refuge.
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Philaethria Butterfly
Philaethria dido |
Gaudy Leaf Frog /Red eyes leaf frog
Agalychnis callidryas |
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The Butterfly Botanical Garden is a uniquely designed atrium featuring over 20 species of butterflies.
Duration: 1 hour (every hour) o Price $15 p/p. |
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The Nature Walk features a variety of local flora and fauna.(Only at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM )
Duration: 2 hours o Price $25 p/p. |
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The Butterfly Botanical Gardens and Nature Walk combination.
Duration: 2.5 hours o Price $35 p/p. |
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Private Bird Watching and Nature Interpretive Walk: offered by
reservation.
Duration: 1.5 hours o Price $25 p/p. |
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Night Jungle Walk and Aquatic Tropical GardensTour: Features a variety of amphibians and other nocturnal fauna.
Duration: 2 hours Price: $30 p/p Min. age 8 years. |
Ask for children's rates
E-mail: info@butterflygardens.co.cr / www.butterflygardens.co.cr