Butterfly Zoo - Mariposario of Machu Picchu

Tourist attraction · Urubamba ·

Butterfly Zoo - Mariposario of Machu Picchu

Tourist attraction · Urubamba ·

See caterpillars, cocoons, and friendly butterflies up close

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Avenida Hermanos Ayar, 08680, Peru Get directions

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"When staying in nearby Aguas Calientes, visit the Mariposario de Machu Picchu butterfly sanctuary as a peaceful complement to exploring the ancient Incan citadel." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Butterfly Zoo - Mariposario of Machu Picchu

Marielle R.

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This was such a unique exhibit! Our tour guide was very knowledge about butterflies and showed us real life examples of the different life stages. We saw some beautiful chrysalises and got to release a few of the butterflies in the nursery into the butterfly house. It was also affordable ($7 USD per person).

Wes C.

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Definetely worth a visit, while in Aguas C alientes. Great little bakery/coffee shop inside the grounds , with excellent views views. No need to pay entrace fee, if visiting the coffee shop only.

Amy H.

Google

We loved our visit to the Mariposario! 🌿 First, we stopped by the coffee place where we could spot so many different types of birds, their beautiful colors and songs made it such a magical start to the experience. Then, we had a very nice introduction and explanation about butterflies, which was both informative and easy to follow. We even got to intersect with some butterflies up close, which was truly wonderful. 🦋 Overall, it was a unique and memorable experience. ✨ Just a tip: if you pay by card, they do charge a 5% extra fee.

SUNNY D.

Google

A very good place to learn about local butterfly. For 20sol per person you get an English guide who will explain all about butterflies, took you to the labs and let yu enjoy the rainforest atmosphere where lots of butterflies.

Virginia M.

Google

This is a small place, but it's very interactive. You can see the caterpillars munching on leaves outside of jars, and they have a huge variety of cocoons to see. In the butterfly house, many of them are rather friendly and will step on your hand. The tour only takes about 20 minutes but you may spend more time taking photos of butterflies.

bruno V.

Google

A rather idyllic place meant to raise awareness for preservation of life in the neighbourhood. It has a nice little cafe where you can watch birds and read about them (or orchids).

Ramy K.

Google

Great fun for the kids. They provide a short tour in Spanish or English, runs about 10 minutes then you can move at your own pace through the butterfly houses. They have a hatchery where you can see various caterpillars go through the transformation process to butterfly. The walk down from the city is reasonable. Walk back up is fine if you’re acclimated to the altitude. 7 and 8 year olds did it no problem.

Tsuf P.

Google

We had very good experience! Large, many butterflies that are all around you. They also have a research center you can visit and see the stages of development of the bufferflies. Lastly, the Empanadas at the cafeteria were very, very good (we tried the beef). Ones of the best we've had

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Butterfly Zoo - Mariposario of Machu Picchu

Marielle R.

Google

Wes C.

Google

Definetely worth a visit, while in Aguas C alientes. Great little bakery/coffee shop inside the grounds , with excellent views views. No need to pay entrace fee, if visiting the coffee shop only.

Amy H.

Google

SUNNY D.

Google

Virginia M.

Google

bruno V.

Google

A rather idyllic place meant to raise awareness for preservation of life in the neighbourhood. It has a nice little cafe where you can watch birds and read about them (or orchids).

Ramy K.

Google

Tsuf P.

Google

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