Mariposario Andoke
Andoke is a butterfly house with trails and gardens at kilometer 6 of the road to Cristo Rey, in the Los Andes district. The guided tour takes about an hour and a half and is by advance reservation only.
- Hours
- Every day by reservation; tours at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, groups of 5 or more only (checked on 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Basic package: COP 48,000 Colombians, COP 60,000 foreigners (entry, guide and insurance)
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Km 6 on the road to Cristo Rey, Parcelación La Reforma, Los Andes corregimiento (rural district), rural Cali
Andoke was founded by María del Carmen Tamayo on a farm along the road to Cristo Rey. It has a covered butterfly house with native species, where you can see the full life cycle: eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and butterflies in flight. In 2025 the Ministry of Science recognized it as a Science Center, and it holds the Ministry of Environment's green business seal.
The Paseo de las Mariposas takes about an hour and a half. Besides the butterfly house, it goes through trails, gardens and a map of Colombia laid out on the ground. Tours leave at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday and public holidays you can book for one person; Monday to Thursday, for groups of five or more.
The basic package costs COP 48,000 for Colombians and COP 60,000 for foreigners, including entry, guide and insurance. There are versions with a butterfly release, a snack or lunch, and cabins to stay overnight. In October 2026 it was still welcoming visitors, and Cristo Rey, on the same road, reopened on August 22 after post-earthquake inspections.
What to see
- The covered butterfly house with native species.
- Eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises at the life-cycle stations.
- The map of Colombia laid out on the ground.
- The farm's trails and gardens.
Getting there
- By car or taxi from Cali on the road to Cristo Rey (leaving the city to the west, toward Los Andes) to kilometer 6; about 30 minutes.
- Many tours from Cali combine Andoke with the trip up to Cristo Rey.
Tips
- Book ahead on the website or on WhatsApp (316 306 3756): they don't take visitors without a reservation.
- If you're going Monday to Thursday with fewer than five people, message on WhatsApp; sometimes they add you to a group that's already booked.
- Combine it with Cristo Rey on the same outing: both are on the same road.
- Take the 10:00 a.m. slot; butterflies fly more in the sun.
FAQ
How much does Mariposario Andoke cost?
The basic package is COP 48,000 for Colombians and COP 60,000 for foreigners, and includes entry, guide and insurance.
Can you go without a reservation?
No. Spots are limited and they only take visitors with an advance reservation.
Is it open after the earthquake?
Yes. In October 2026 it was still running tours, and Cristo Rey, on the same road, has been open again since August 22.
How long is the visit?
The guided tour takes about an hour and a half.
