Enjoy the Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden and Treetop Bridges Experience in Monteverde, Costa Rica, a beautiful cloud forest nature experience designed for travelers who want to see sloths, butterflies, hanging bridges, rainforest scenery and Costa Rican wildlife in one unforgettable visit.
This experience combines three of the best soft-adventure and wildlife activities in Monteverde: the Sloth Habitat, the Butterfly Garden and the Hanging Bridges Walk. It is perfect for families, couples, groups, nature lovers, photographers and travelers looking for peaceful things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
At the Sloth Habitat, guests can enjoy a guided tour where rescued sloths live freely among the trees. Many of these sloths were rescued from poaching and habitat destruction, and the experience supports conservation and wildlife education.
At the Butterfly Garden, guests can walk through one of the largest butterfly gardens in the Americas, home to more than 30 local butterfly species from different Costa Rican ecosystems. The tour includes information about their life cycle, ecosystem role and natural behavior.
At the Hanging Bridges Walk, guests explore approximately 3 kilometers of cloud forest trails and 8 suspension bridges ranging from 55 to 157 meters in length. This is one of the best ways to admire the biodiversity of Monteverde’s cloud forest from different heights.
Tour Highlights:
Sloth Habitat guided experience.
Butterfly Garden with more than 30 local butterfly species.
Hanging Bridges Walk through Monteverde cloud forest.
Approximately 3 km of trails and 8 suspension bridges.
Wildlife, rainforest and cloud forest observation.
Great family-friendly nature experience.
Ideal for photography, education and soft adventure.
Perfect for travelers looking for things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Duration:
Sloth Habitat: approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Butterfly Garden: approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Hanging Bridges Walk: approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Estimated full experience: approximately 3 hours, depending on schedule coordination.
Location:
Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Schedule:
Sloth Habitat:
Every hour and 15 minutes from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM.
Butterfly Garden:
Every hour and 15 minutes from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM.
Hanging Bridges Walk:
Available from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Price:
Prices are per activity
Sloth Habitat:
Adults $40.00 per person
Children 4 to 11: $28.00 per person
Butterfly Garden:
Adults $25.00 per person
Children 4 to 11: $17.50 per person
Hanging Bridges Walk:
Adults $49.00
Children 4 to 11: $34.30
Estimated full package price if booking all 3 activities:
Adults: $114.00 per person.
Children 4 to 11: $79.80 per person.
Includes:
Access to the selected activities: Sloth Habitat, Butterfly Garden and/or Hanging Bridges Walk.
Guided experience in the Sloth Habitat.
Guided experience in the Butterfly Garden.
Self-guided Hanging Bridges Walk through the cloud forest.
Pickup:
Transportation is not included, but it can be coordinated with Costa Rica Experiences upon request. Pickup details must be confirmed at the time of booking.
What to bring:
Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, rain jacket or waterproof clothing if needed, binoculars, camera and a cloth to clean lenses due to the warm and humid environment.
Restrictions:
Do not touch or feed the animals.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Do not leave the designated paths.
Do not run or shout.
No eating inside the exhibits.
Do not use flash on cameras or cell phones inside animal exhibits.
No jumping, running or swinging on the suspension bridges.
Hanging bridges are not accessible for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
No drones.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 48 hours or more before the tour date: 100% refund.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours but up to 24 hours before the tour: 50% refund.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour: non-refundable.
No-shows: 100% penalty.
The tour may be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions, electrical storms or other safety risks.
How to book:
Send us your preferred date, number of people, ages of participants and pickup location to confirm availability for your Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden and Treetop Bridges Experience in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
the Sloth Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden and Treetop Bridges Experience