The Mariposario del Drago is a butterfly garden in Icod de Los Vinos, Tenerife. ‘Mariposario’ is the Spanish word for ‘butterfly house’, so the Mariposario is essentially a museum dedicated to the conservation, breeding and study of butterflies. Walking among its lush plants, you will be surrounded by a thousand butterflies in flight going about their daily routine.
This Mariposario is known to house a variety of butterfly species from different parts of the world, with a total of 150 different species and 800 specimens in the garden. Visitors can walk freely around the facility and admire the butterflies in an environment similar to their natural habitat, rich in tropical plants. The experience is definitely educational; you will have the opportunity to see how butterflies live, learn more about their habits and learn more about their life cycle through the information panels inside the museum. Indeed, butterflies play a fundamental role in preserving the biodiversity of our ecosystem, which is why it is important to understand their importance.
Don’t miss the Mariposario del Drago when visiting Icod de Los Vinos. In fact, it is rare to come across other similar and so fascinating museums: we are sure you will feel like a child again! For more information on opening hours and tickets, please visit the official website of the Mariposario del Drago.
