Butterfly House Nathaly Mindo — Attraction in Mindo

DON’T judge a book by its cover!

This place is call, Mariposario de Nathaly. It’s different from the more touristic butterfly house. Very few of google reviews pictures are from this place.

The butterfly house is easy to navigate, it has many varieties of butterflies; hummingbirds and even orchids plus ducks. The price per person is inexpensive. Preferred Cash.

The schedule and times they open and close are long, gives you enough time to do other activities. It is open 2 hours or so after the most touristic butterfly house (amazing! Ask your guide if you hired one).

The small fountain with the ducks it makes you feel in paradise and, they never rush you to get out of the place! I loved that they let you stay there and enjoy yourself, take pictures and etc. There are bathrooms on the hummingbird side. And yes, it’s small but the quality it’s much better.

I honestly, was thinking in 4 stars, but there is so much work behind the scenes that we don’t see, taking care of animals and plants requires so much time! So, that gained the fifth...

Enchanting Butterfly Paradise Near Mindo Village

Review: Just a short 6-minute taxi ride from the heart of Mindo village lies the breathtaking Butterfly House—a true oasis for nature lovers. The expansive butterfly gardens host a mesmerizing array of these delicate creatures, all bred in captivity yet free to flutter through the lush surroundings.

From enchanting caterpillars to the stunning emergence of butterflies, the Butterfly House offers a captivating journey into the world of these colorful insects. During my visit, I was delighted to have multiple butterflies land on my head, adding a magical touch to the experience.

We opted for a day trip from Quito, and it turned out to be a day filled with joy and lasting memories. The Butterfly House in Mindo is a must-visit for anyone seeking a unique and delightful encounter...

Quite expensive for a very small place. They did a good job with colibris and butterflies by providing a good environment for these species. I simply think the entrance fee is overpriced (5-6$ if I remember) and I got bitten by a crazy goose, he/she was probably protecting the eggs but they should not let them freely walk in the place, or at least block the access for visitors near the geese.

Lucky for me, a young girl from the neighborhood and her brother helped me to chase the geese. When I inform the owner, he just told me that I should have kicked the animals! What a lack of responsibility for someone who should actually care about animals (care and understand them). Not...