La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
Description
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the # 1 most visited private ecological attraction in Costa Rica that offers you the best trails near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, an animal sanctuary and private reserve of wildlife with more than 100 species of animals and environmental education programs. Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, trails, aviary with 40 species of birds, feeding toucans in the palm of the hand, titi monkeys, insect display, butterfly garden with their laboratory, 2-toed sloths, white-faced or capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, garden of hummingbirds with more than 26 documented species, feeding hummingbirds in the palm of the hand in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium, jaguar, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, house of peace with area of domestic animals and cart with oxen. Frog, display of orchids, display of heliconias, bromeliads.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel, get on your transfer vehicle and head to the gardens of the La Paz waterfall. Visit ten animal exhibitions to see fascinating creatures, such as butterflies, monkeys, toads, snakes, exotic birds and even felines from the jungle that roam the place. Take a moderate-intensity hike to the gardens of the La Paz waterfall, an exuberant green space where biodiversity is very present. Walk the paved trail of 3 kilometers (1.8 mi), which will take you to the base of the La Paz waterfall. This ecological park, with a height that varies between 1,200 and 1,500 meters (4,000 to 5,000 ft), is home to a wide variety of wildlife and plant species. The La Paz waterfall is a perfect and relaxing destination for the whole family, full of opportunities to take photographs worthy of a postcard of the fantastic natural beauty of Costa Rica.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travellers at any Hotel located in San Jose downtown, Heredia downtown or Alajuela downtown.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(315)
Everything about the trip was fantastic! We were picked up on time and immediately handed a bottle of water. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. He shared great information about the plants and animals, and was engaging in all of our locations. Sharing information while keeping kids and older adults excited and interested is a gift, and Mario definitely has that gift!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the tour and that Mario made the experience special for the whole family. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica soon Pura Vida!
Best experience ever!!! The guide Harlem was so knowledgeable, kind and friendly The car was big and clean Everything was perfect ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ⭐️ We’re delighted to know that you had such a great experience with Harlem and that everything was perfect. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica very soon for another unforgettable adventure! We’ll be waiting for you! 🌿✨
Beautiful gardens and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He made it fun. The lunch was good.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed the beautiful gardens, the delicious lunch, and especially your time with our guide. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica soon!
Excellent. Our tour guide, Harlem, was really knowledgeable, friendly and would answer any question. The tour was punctual, relaxed and suited the group. I would really recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Harlem made your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica soon!
Wonderful tour but only saw rescue animals and none in the wild which I was hoping for. The waterfall was spectacular.
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the breathtaking waterfall and had a wonderful tour. While nature can be unpredictable with wild animal sightings, learning about and supporting rescued wildlife is a truly special part of the experience. We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back soon! PURA VIDA 🌿🌿
Wonderful trip! Our tour guide couldn’t have been any better! Would recommend anyone hands-down!
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that your trip was wonderful and that our guide took such great care of you. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you in Costa Rica again soon!
This was a great trip. It was great to be picked up at our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable. He shared a lot along the way to the gardens. They stopped along the way to purchase food, gifts and coffee. The Garden was beautiful but it rained the whole time. I didn't feel confident in the rain to hike the waterfall. The included buffet was good!
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the hotel pick up, the stops along the way, our guide's knowledge, and the delicious buffet. We are sorry the rain kept you from hiking down to the waterfall, but we hope the beauty of the gardens made it a memorable day. We’d love to welcome you back on a sunnier day! PURA VIDA 🌿🌿
My visit to the beautiful bird park in Costa Rica was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Walking through the lush tropical surroundings while seeing so many colourful and exotic birds up close felt truly magical. The park was peaceful, well maintained, and beautifully designed to reflect the birds’ natural environment. I especially enjoyed observing the vibrant toucans, parrots, macaws, and other native species while learning more about Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife and conservation efforts. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about protecting the animals. Their care and dedication made the experience even more meaningful. It was the perfect combination of nature, education, and relaxation, and one of the highlights of my trip to Costa Rica. I highly recommend this experience to wildlife lovers, photographers, families, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our lush surroundings, our dedication to bird conservation, and the warmth of our team. Knowing that observing our toucans and macaws made your trip to Costa Rica so special means the world to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! PURA VIDA 🌿🌿
Beautiful walk along the waterfalls. Enjoyed the butterfly exhibit, toucans exhibit and the humming birds.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful walk by the waterfalls and had a wonderful time admiring our butterflies, toucans, and hummingbirds. PURA VIDA !!
Wonderful day trip from San Jose with Arturo and Marcos. The drive to La Paz was stunning and the waterfalls were incredible - impressed by the safety of the stairs and pathways.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning drive and the waterfalls at La Paz. Arturo and Marcos will be delighted to know they made your day trip memorable and safe. We hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica very soon! PURA VIDA 🌿🌿
