Butterfly Farm in Aguas Calientes: Over 400 Species Near Machu Picchu

The Wasi Pillpi (House of Butterflies) is a hidden gem in Machu Picchu National Park. With over 100 endemic species and 400+ known species, it's a paradise of color and biodiversity just 15 minutes from Aguas Calientes.

Essential information

Detail	Information
Name	Wasi Pillpi (House of Butterflies)
Location	15 min walk from Aguas Calientes
Hours	8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price	$3 USD / S/ 10
Includes	20-min guided explanation + free exploration
Best time	Mornings (butterflies most active)
Best season	April - September (dry season)

How to get there

From Aguas Calientes, follow the road used by buses heading to Machu Picchu. Continue past the bus stop toward the Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum and Mandor Gardens. The butterfly farm is about 15 minutes on foot.

Why visit

• 400+ butterfly species in their natural habitat
• Peaceful, uncrowded alternative to Machu Picchu crowds
• Perfect complement after visiting the citadel
• Educational guided tour included in the price
• Photography paradise (bring a macro lens!)

Combine with our Magic Machu Picchu Tour — you'll have free time in Aguas Calientes. Also visit the Handicraft Market and Virgen del Carmen Parish.

In the shadow of Machu Picchu, hundreds of butterflies dance in a tropical garden — a reminder that beauty comes in all sizes.