This compact butterfly garden is an ideal 45-minute to 1-hour stop for young kids, with dozens of tropical butterfly species flying freely around a shaded jungle-style enclosure. Admission is approximately $7 for adults and $5 for children, with free entry for kids under 5. The paths are mostly flat and stroller-accessible though some sections are gravel. Go in the morning when butterflies are most active and temperatures are cooler. Skip this if rain is heavy as the enclosure is partially open-air and gets muddy quickly.

Address: 100m Este del Centro Comercial El Pueblo, Barrio Tournon, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Cost: Low Cost $