Maratopia
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7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Tropical jungle garden and home of the big blue morpho butterfly. different poison dart frogs, a small tropical fruit plantation and spot to watch wild living sloth.
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- Renan A2 contributionsEnjoying the fragile beauty that is all around us.This was our first ever visit to a butterfly farm and, in my view, it was well worth the cost and time. The information about the study and development of these beautiful creatures is a credit to the people who are involved in this project. Rather than swimming for the umpteenth time, I believe that it was an amazing experience for a couple of hours.thank you so much for your lovely review. we are happy that you had a good time with all this morpho butterflies and enjoyed your stay at maratopia. thank youWritten 13 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 12 December 2023
- Siam S1 contributionSmall but really greatWe visited Maratopia on January 1, 2024. I found the reference on a website for self-guided shore excursions. The opening times were great because you could visit Maratopia early in the morning. Maratopia may be small, but the visit was definitely worth it. A very nice employee accompanied us throughout our stay and explained everything. We learned a lot and were able to look around everywhere. It was really greatthank you so much for your visit and your positive opinion.Written 19 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 10 January 2024
- charlie bMassachusetts2 contributionsvery nice place to visitWe loved it. The staff took all the time we needed and explained everything we asked. We spent over an hour inside. The little colorful poison dart frogs were the hammer and the iguanas like little dinosaurs. Highly recommended place. 5 stars and 5 hearts from us. thank u guysthank you amigo for your visit. you and your friends was really fun people.Written 19 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 17 January 2024
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Renan A
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
This was our first ever visit to a butterfly farm and, in my view, it was well worth the cost and time. The information about the study and development of these beautiful creatures is a credit to the people who are involved in this project. Rather than swimming for the umpteenth time, I believe that it was an amazing experience for a couple of hours.
Written 12 December 2023
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thank you so much for your lovely review. we are happy that you had a good time with all this morpho butterflies and enjoyed your stay at maratopia. thank you
Written 13 December 2023
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Cin O
Graz, Austria9 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
What a beautiful experience. The park is not officially open yet, but on request I was allowed to enter and discover the sweetest animals that Costa Rica probably has to offer. Besides beautiful butterflies and dear frogs, there was also a sloth to admire. It is an incredibly beautiful place with so many plants. You can even see pineapples. I have seen a lot in Costa Rica, but here everything was combined in one park what I love about this country. Thank you Francisco for letting us be one of the first visitors. Absolute top recommendation!
Written 20 July 2023
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thank you so much for your words.
Written 6 December 2023
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Jeanne F
8 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had a lovely visit and got a thorough guide through the butterfly house. Hundreds of Blue Morphsos were in the enclosure. The guides spent time explaining the butterfly cycle. This would be a great family experience.
Written 11 December 2023
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Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are happy that we were able to give you a nice time in Costa Rica.
Written 11 December 2023
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dayner
Playa del Carmen, Mexico4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We went today to the butterfly garden and had the best time of our shirt stop in Puerto Limon. The personal was very attend and the morpho butterfly was just breathtakingly beautiful. My whole family and I loved it. We also have seeing 2 sloth over there.
Written 4 December 2023
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thank you so much for your visit and this wonderful review 🙏🦋
Written 4 December 2023
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Margaret G
Glasgow, UK12 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
A short visit however a highly enjoyable and educational one. Everyone was so friendly and explained the life cycle of the beautiful butterflies. We saw tiny frogs, turtles and so many butterflies. Unfortunately the sloth was in hiding. We were treated to some delicious organic fruit grown in their own garden. Well worth a stop on any tour. Thanks Oscar and team.
Written 4 March 2024
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Mary Beth W
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Feb 2024 • Family
Three of us were picked up at the Puerto Limon cruise terminal by Robinson in a very comfortable air conditioned car. He stayed with us throughout the 4 hour experience. Our first stop was at the butterfly sanctuary. We saw MANY blue butterflies, tiny red frogs and beautiful flowers. Outside the butterfly enclosure we were guided around the property to see some of the plants they are growing. Robinson then drove us to Cahuita National Park. As we walked through the park he pointed out sloths, racoons and monkeys. It wasn't a zoo... it was the animals natural habitat... so the encounters were not close but it was a thrill to be where these creatures live. After the park Robinson dropped us off at the cruise terminal. He was great and I am so glad we took advantage of the opportunity to be in nature during our visit in Costa Rica.
Written 26 February 2024
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Jan 2024 • Family
It was a great tour full of information about the butterflies. They also take you for a tour of their garden and explain all about the plants and trees. Thank you for the added bonus of seeing a baby 3 toed sloth 🦥.
Great experience, God bless you for continuing success. 2
Great experience, God bless you for continuing success. 2
Written 26 January 2024
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Carlo E
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Dec 2023 • Family
The sloth was so cute and the garden is so colorful! Family friendly service. We could get a good impression of costa ricas nature.
Written 9 January 2024
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1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
Absolutely worth seeing: lots of butterflies, plus the sloths - and all at a really reasonable price - two thumbs up, five stars and ten hearts from us!
Written 10 December 2023
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🫶vielen lieben Dank für diese schöne Bewertung und natürlich euren Besuch bei uns. Es freut uns das euch gefallen hat. Mit lieben Grüssen aus dem Jungle. Euer Maratopia Team ☺️
Written 10 December 2023
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DIENER M
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Dec 2023 • Family
It was a wonderful experience. It was worth visiting. It is advisable to visit this tropical garden with pleasure.
Written 11 December 2023
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gracias por su visita. fue nuestro placer.
Written 13 December 2023
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