# National Butterfly Center, United States: what it is and when to go

> National Butterfly Center is a nature preserve near Mission, Texas, United States (McAllen, Texas). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-butterfly-center/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Nature preserve near Mission, Texas, United States · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** United States · Butterfly Park Drive 3333, 78572, Mission
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 1,809 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
- **Website:** [nationalbutterflycenter.org](https://nationalbutterflycenter.org)
- **Coordinates:** 26.17464, -98.36724

## What it is and where

National Butterfly Center is a nature preserve near Mission, Texas, United States (McAllen, Texas). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [McAllen, Texas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcallen/), where this site lists 5 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 26.17464, -98.36724; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,809 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=26.174639%2C-98.367236)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=26.174639%2C-98.367236)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit National Butterfly Center is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 32 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 07 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 37 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 17 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 38 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 29 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 55 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 09 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 22 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 41 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 22 |

In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: National Butterfly Center has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [The Old Church Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-old-church-winery/): Winery · 14 km
- [Pharr Aquatic Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pharr-aquatic-center/): With kids · 19 km
- [Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-internacional-reynosa-pharr/): Bridge in Texas–Reynosa, Tamaulipas · 20 km
- [Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/basilica-of-our-lady-of-san-juan-del-valle/): Church in Texas, United States · 21 km
- [H.E.B. Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/h-e-b-planetarium/): Planetarium · 24 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: With kids

- [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States

Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is National Butterfly Center?

It is a nature preserve near Mission, Texas, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit National Butterfly Center?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22.

### How do you get to National Butterfly Center?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,809 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=26.174639%2C-98.367236) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [The Old Church Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-old-church-winery/), [Pharr Aquatic Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pharr-aquatic-center/), [Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-internacional-reynosa-pharr/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/190537704), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60763673), CC0. More about National Butterfly Center on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Butterfly_Center). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).