Mariposario - Among the butterflies

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The butterfly farm: a paradise in the city

The Mariposario is a magnificent sanctuary dedicated to butterflies in the town of Icod de los Vinos. Not surprisingly, it is one of the reasons to visit the town.

Located a stone's throw from the museums and Dragon Park, this sanctuary is the ideal place to relax and end the day in peace and serenity. peace and serenity. The ambiance of the gardens is perfect for an afternoon of relaxation afternoon of relaxation, you need to be amazed by the specimens of butterflies you probably didn't even think of. butterflies that you probably didn't even think could exist!

What to see in the Mariposario?

First, let's find the butterflies! Lots of butterflies In fact, there are more than 800 examples. The number, however, is not precise, the butterflies, having a life of two or three weeks, cannot stay in the park forever. can't stay in the park forever. Fortunately, many of them can reproduce directly on the site, which will allow you to appreciate all the appreciate all the phases of a butterfly's life! If you are lucky, you may even see a caterpillar emerge from the "bump" as a beautiful butterfly. butterfly. It will also be possible to see many plants. These can be enclosed in 3 different categories:

  • Ornamental Those are the plants that are in the butterfly garden just to make it more beautiful to look at each other.
  • Nectar plants These are the plants that allow butterflies to feed. Many butterflies eat nectar from flowers, without which these plants could not survive.
  • Guest plants " are plants that allow the caterpillars to hatch and develop. Not all plants are suitable for this purpose, and that is why the flora in a place like a butterfly house must be taken care of.

A curiosity of the park is the weed management. It is clear that pesticides cannot be used to get rid of unwanted guests. unwanted guests. In fact, in the butterfly farm, special bacteria are used to eliminate unwanted unwanted insects without harming the butterflies.

Mariposario - Tickets

To enter the park you have to pay a ticket. It is a small fee:

  • For adult tourists: 8,50 €.
  • For pensioners or residents: 7,50 €
  • For children under 12 years old: € 5,00

Admission is free for children under 2 years old.

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