Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures in the world. In Costa Rica over 14,000 species of butterflies have been identified of which, approximately 750 are found in Monteverde. While in Monteverde visit our biodiversity center and butterfly gardens, where you can observe and learn about some of the most beautiful and fascinating insects. There are over 40 butterfly species raised strictly for educational purposes. The Butterfly Garden offers you 4 gardens simulating different habitats that will show you different species of butterflies found in the country:

-Lowland habitat - from sea level to 1,625ft. Home to the Cracker butterfly a grayish-white butterfly, the only species that makes noise and is able to hear.
-Mid-Elevation habitat, preferred by species that live up to 3,280 ft along the forest edges. Observe butterflies feeding on flowers, perching on leaves, or hanging upside down from twigs.
-Forest understory habitat. Cooler, darker and moister habitat than most, home to Glasswing butterflies.
-Highland forest edge habitat, a forest edge environment at 4,225ft. Find over 25 highland butterfly species feeding on flowers and fruit.

This Butterfly Garden also has a nature center where you will learn about other insect species, such as scorpions, tarantulas, walking sticks and more.