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Atitlan Butterfly Sanctuary

Panajachel, Guatemala
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Panajachel
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Thirty-five species of Guatemala's colorful butterflies are everywhere at this lovely sancuary, where exhibits for children trace the butterfly's life...... more » Owner description: Thirty-five species of Guatemala's colorful butterflies are everywhere at this lovely sancuary, where exhibits for children trace the butterfly's life cycle. « less
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

When I went, there were hundreds and hundreds of different butterflies flying around. It was magical. I've been told since that they are out and about in the morning. Good thing to know, otherwise, it can be pretty boring. More

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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2010

Presuming this is the butterfly house at the Reserva Natural Atitlan (could there really be more than one?), I highly recommend giving this one a pass. The reserve itself is nice - we had a nice walk through, looking at the flowers, trying to spot birds, seeing the monkeys and coatamundi and waterfalls, and walking over the cool suspension bridges.... More

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mexico city
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Managua, Nicaragua
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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