Museum of Butterflies and Hummingbirds
The museum is located in Mindo, 79 kilometers northwest of Quito.
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The butterfly farm is located in the Mindo Reserve, near Quito, and offers visitors a glimpse of all parts of the butterfly’s life cycle, as well as a glimpse of the diversity of their colors and species. On an area of 29 hectares there are a variety of butterfly species, including rare and endangered species, which attracts scientists and nature lovers from all over the world.
On the farm you can see 1200 species of butterflies, look at the process of their metamorphosis in four stages - egg, caterpillar, pupa and butterfly itself. The size of butterflies is also striking - from very small, 2 mm long, to giant 30-cm. Visitors can also take part in butterfly feeding and take pictures with these beautiful creatures.