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Fincas Naturales

Address: Entrance across street from Sí Como No Hotel, Manuel Antonio
Phone: 777-0850
www.butterflygardens.co.cr

Category: Nature Preserves
Location: Manuel Antonio

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

Fincas Naturales, a former plantation, has been reforested to allow native trees to spring back and not-so-native trees, like teak, to take root next to them. A footpath winds through part of the 30-acre tropical forest, and naturalist guides do a good job of ecological instruction and identifying birds. The reserve is home to three kinds of monkeys, as well as iguanas, motmots, toucans, tanagers, and seed-chomping rodents called agoutis. Guided walks are given throughout the day: the first starts at 6:30 AM for bird-watching, and the last is a nighttime jungle trek that departs at 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, you can't explore the reserve at your own pace; only the Butterfly Botanical Garden can be seen without a guide.

Cost: $15-$35, depending on the tour
Open: Daily 7 AM-6 PM

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Reviewed by GwenMorris from Chicago, Illiinois on 1/16/09
The butterfly garden is one of the best around. The reptiles are massive and cool. We really enjoyed a few hours roaming and learning.