Travels to Alajuela
There’s something about a butterfly that brings to mind words like “enchanting” and “ethereal” – butterflies are beautiful, and many cultures see them as more than just a colorful animal. With this in mind, Alajuela’s Butterfly Farm, the Finca de Mariposas, explores both the scientific and mythical aspects of these beautiful insects, affording its visitors a rare look into the culture and biology of the butterfly.
After pickup at the international airport, it took less than 20 minutes to drive to the Butterfly Farm, located in La Guacima de Alajuela. Along the way, I saw gorgeous …
Location: Alajuela, Central Valley »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Butterfly Gardens »
One of the great things about traveling in Costa Rica is its compact size, enabling visitors to explore varied terrains in relatively short amounts of time. Costa Rica is known for its diverse ecosystems, including cloud and rainforests, rich farmlands, cool mountains and hot lowlands. Today, I had the opportunity to experience all of these environments on my tour with Expediciones Tropicales. Dubbed the 4 in 1 tour, our journey began in the mountains above Alajuela, at Doka Estate coffee plantation, followed by Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, before descending into the Caribbean …
Location: Alajuela, Central Valley, Poas Volcano »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Coffee Tours, Volcanoes, Waterfalls »
I had always heard wonderful stories from other travelers about The Butterfly Farm, located on the outskirts of Alajuela. The words magical and serene were frequently used to describe their experiences in the enclosed butterfly garden, housing some 52 species of butterflies. Although I am slightly biased when it comes to Costa Rica’s wildlife (furry creatures with inquisitive personalities have always topped my list), I was eager to visit The Butterfly Farm and take part in one of their two-hour guided tours. I was hoping to get up close and personal with a morpho, the …
Location: Alajuela, Central Valley »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching »
