Mindo butterfly garden

Observation of a wide variety of butterflies with unique colors. The butterfly garden in Mindo, is located west of the province of Pichincha in San Miguel de los Bancos.

Mindo butterfly garden

What should you know?

Admire and have fun in the famous Mindo Butterfly Garden, an ideal botanical garden to learn about the life of butterflies and its 4 stages. You can experience being able to share the world with butterflies, and even feed them. This butterfly garden has more than 1200 butterflies in its more than 25 types of species that you love with the magic of its colors, revolving around.   

Lodging is provided at the The Butterfly House, the owners have made their work a hobby, they are lovers and defenders of this attraction. This place has become one of the main attractions in Mindo, where visitors can enjoy this wonder. This butterfly farm works hard to postpone the longevity of the butterflies and a part of the butterflies are left free to maintain the balance in the ecosystem. 

How to get there?

  • The Mindo Butterfly Garden is about 2 km from the center of Mindo , you can even walk,  or get there on your rented bike (included with your pass) or in a taxi for $ 1.50 USD.   

  • This attraction is on the road to the Canopy de Mindo and towards the Tarabita de Mindo  

Attraction tips

  • Bring your camera to take all the memories with you, but don't use flash inside the butterfly garden.
  • Try to visit this attraction in the mornings, between 10 am and 12 pm because that's when there is more sun and when more butterflies will be flying around you. This attraction is perfect for all types of travelers alike: children, senior citizens, and families.
  • Please do not use insect repellent, butterflies do not pose any danger to humans, let them sit on your hand.



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