Remember the Butterfly Shop in Puerto Rico? You Can Find That Same Art Again

If you ever visited the famous butterfly shop in Puerto Rico years ago, you probably still remember it.

The crystal-clear acrylic cases.
The real butterflies, preserved with incredible care.
The feeling of bringing home something truly special from the island.

Many travelers still search for the Butterfly People of Puerto Rico, wondering what happened — and whether they can ever find butterfly art like that again.

The answer is yes.

What Happened to the Butterfly People of Puerto Rico?

The Butterfly People of Puerto Rico was a long-standing, family-run business that welcomed visitors for decades. Their shop became a must-see stop for cruise ship passengers, and many customers returned year after year.

Unfortunately, a series of events made it impossible for them to continue:

• Multiple hurricanes that severely impacted the island

• COVID-19 bringing cruise tourism to a halt

• The loss of their primary customer base almost overnight

I spoke with them personally at the time. Cruise ship visitors were the heart of their business, and when that stopped, the shop eventually had to close.

For many people, that meant the end of a tradition — and the loss of a place they associated with discovery, beauty, and memory.

If You Loved That Butterfly Shop, This Will Feel Familiar

I first saw butterfly art like this when I was young, growing up with memories of that Puerto Rico shop. That experience stayed with me — and it helped shape what eventually became Nature Art Butterflies.

If you once shopped at the Butterfly People of Puerto Rico, you’ll notice familiar elements right away:

• Real butterflies preserved as fine art

• Museum-style acrylic display cases

• Clean, elegant presentation that lets nature speak for itself

The same spirit. The same respect for craftsmanship. The same sense of wonder.

30 Years of Butterfly Art — A Tradition Continued

Nature Art Butterflies has been creating butterfly displays for over 30 years. While the Butterfly People of Puerto Rico were an even older business, we now carry that tradition forward — and expand on it.

Today, we are proud to be:

• The largest online butterfly art business in the world

• Home to more butterfly displays than any other website

• Specialists in acrylic butterfly cases, inspired by the classics

• Leaders in modern preservation and display techniques

We use updated materials and processes that protect butterflies better over time, while maintaining the clean, timeless look people loved from the original Puerto Rico shop.

Custom Butterfly Art & Restoration Services

Many former customers still own butterfly displays they purchased years ago — sometimes damaged by time, moves, or accidents.

We regularly help people by:

• Creating custom butterfly displays

• Restoring or repairing broken butterfly art

• Recreating styles similar to older Puerto Rico butterfly pieces

• Preserving sentimental displays passed down through families

If you still have an old butterfly display — or remember one you once owned — we understand its value goes far beyond decoration.

A Celebration of What Came Before

This is not about replacing the Butterfly People of Puerto Rico.

It’s about honoring them.

Their shop introduced thousands of people to real butterfly art and inspired a deep appreciation for nature. That inspiration lives on in our work today.

For former customers of that beloved Puerto Rico butterfly shop, Nature Art Butterflies offers a place that feels like home again — only now, accessible from anywhere in the world.

Welcome Back to Butterfly Art

If you’ve ever searched for:

• “Butterfly People Puerto Rico”

• “Puerto Rico butterfly shop”

• “Real butterfly art like the old Puerto Rico store”

You’re in the right place.

We invite you to explore our collection, request a custom piece, or reach out if you’d like help restoring a treasured display.

Welcome back.