Butterfly Garden & Monkeyland Encounter from Puerto Plata

Discover the wild, colorful side of the Dominican Republic on this two-stop adventure designed for cruise passengers with limited time in port. Your first stop is a tropical butterfly garden, where hundreds of native and exotic butterfly species flutter freely through a covered garden filled with tropical flowers and plants. Walk at your own pace, take photos, and learn about the butterfly life cycle from your guide. From there, you'll head to Monkeyland, a government-authorized wildlife encounter site (Ministry of Environment permit VABP-12504) where squirrel monkeys live in a semi-natural forest habitat. Observe and interact with the monkeys under the supervision of trained local guides, following strict animal welfare guidelines — no capturing, chasing, or forced contact with the animals at any time. This tour is ideal for families, nature lovers, and photographers looking for an easy, low-impact excursion close to the cruise ports.

Walk through a tropical butterfly garden with dozens of species Visit an authorized squirrel monkey habitat (permit VABP-12504) Small-group, guide-led experience Round-trip transportation from Amber Cove or Taíno Bay Animal welfare–compliant encounter (no physical contact forced on animals)