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Rain in the rainforest
Nice tour and beautiful area. We just drove by coffee plantations and didn’t stop anywhere.
La Paz Waterfalls
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $135 / person
- Location
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 48 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VIAJES NANA COSTA RICA
Description
This day we will leave your Hotel for the Poás de Alajuela area, we will make a stop for a brief explanation about our golden grain, the coffee where we will stop to see the coffee bushes, also having the opportunity to take a photograph of the Ventral Valley and from the coffee plantation. We will continue the tour through fern, flower and strawberry crops. .
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 11–85)
- $135
- Child (ages 5–10)
- $125
- Infant (ages 1–4)
- $95
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
This day we will leave your Hotel for the Poás de Alajuela area, we will make a stop for a brief explanation about our golden grain, the coffee where we will stop to see the coffee bushes, also having the opportunity to take a photograph of the Ventral Valley and from the coffee plantation. We will continue the tour through fern, flower and strawberry crops. We will continue our way to La Paz Waterfalls on the way we will make a stop to try fresh strawberries, upon arrival we will walk along a beautiful trail, which leads to different attractions of the park, including the aviary, the largest butterfly observatory in the country , the hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the exhibition of frogs, monkeys and cats. In this place a delicious buffet-style lunch awaits us in the middle of the rainforest, at the end of lunch we will take a walk where we can visit three imposing natural waterfalls formed by the same La Paz River. It should be noted that this walk takes place in the humid tropical forest sector and consists of steps in some parts of the route.
Poasito
Our guide will explain about the crops in the area, and if you wish, you can visit some vendors in the area, this subject to the availability of the Tour.
What's included
Included
Entrance to the La Paz Waterfalls Park
This Tours includes lunch entrance and transportation and the Guide is a half day tours
Not included
Government service fee max. $12.00
tips
Maximum rate of government service, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at hotels in San José such as the Hotel Aurola Holiday Inn, Heredia and Alajuela and Hotels that are en route if the Hotel is not en route we will indicate the closest Hotel Important notes This tour is subject to availability. Minimun 2 persons.
Traveller Ratings
4.6
48 reviews
How it compares in San Jose
- Starting price $135 is 16% above the typical $116 for tours of similar length in San Jose
Excurgo comparison of 738 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does La Paz Waterfalls take?
La Paz Waterfalls lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does La Paz Waterfalls cost?
Prices start at $135 per person for this San Jose experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does La Paz Waterfalls run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does La Paz Waterfalls cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $125, adults from $135.
Can I cancel La Paz Waterfalls for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up at hotels in San José such as the Hotel Aurola Holiday Inn, Heredia and Alajuela and Hotels that are en route if the Hotel is not en route we will indicate the closest Hotel Important notes This tour is subject to availability. Minimun 2 persons. Pickup points include Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen.
What languages is La Paz Waterfalls offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is La Paz Waterfalls worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 48 verified reviews; it is run by VIAJES NANA COSTA RICA.
Reviews(48)
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Beautiful Waterfalls
This is a lot of steps but so worth it!!! Wear comfortable shoes and watch your step. I would definitely do it again! I also wouldn't see a need for a guide. Take your time and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
M
Excellent day tour
Wonderful place, the shelter is in excellent condition, the whole family really enjoyed learning about the animals that are there. The food at the restaurant was very good. The waterfalls are amazing, quite a sight. Overall the facilities are perfectly maintained, clean and in good condition, something super important when traveling with children. The staff is very friendly, you always feel welcome. But in our tour we have to make a special mention to our guide Mauricio Ulloa, from the pick up he told us about the history of the places we were passing, we had very enjoyable conversations, he was always very attentive to us and giving us the best tips and helping us to take incredible photographs. A highly recommended tour!!!
Operator response
Buenos días, muchas gracias por sus comentarios sobre el tour de ayer. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron la experiencia y esperamos que lo compartan con sus familiares y amigos para que se animen a visitar nuestro país. En VIAJES NANAN & NANA TOURS estaremos encantados de recibirlos nuevamente; ojalá puedan regresar con más tiempo para seguir descubriendo juntos las maravillas de nuestra tierra. Gracias y bendiciones para su familia.
S
RAINY DAY BUT STILL GORGEOUS
From our hotel in the heart of San José, it took us a little more than an hour to get to La Paz Waterfalls & Sanctuary. We hired the services of a guide and driver. The site has several points of interest, from the butterfly garden, sloth sanctuary, and so much more. The walk through the falls can be either moderately accessible (shorter in time) to more physically strenuous… all depending if you wish to go up and down to the base of the waterfalls. In any event, it’s worthwhile to take day and join a visit to the POAS National Park 20 minutes away.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment. The weather changes from day to day, making it even more enjoyable to be in a rainforest with such natural charm. You clearly enjoyed it, and there's still more to discover. We look forward to seeing you again! NANA TOURS. Thank you.
Y
To enjoy I guarantee it will be an unforgettable day
Wonderful experience a lovely place Pure Life surrounded by beautiful nature and animals almost unites their natural habitation by the wonderful enclosure where they are
Operator response
Gracias por sus palabras para los tours de Cataratas, en un orgullo para nosotros que disfrutaran, eso es una alegría y que lo compartan ustedes gracias
7
A look at Costa Rica
We really enjoyed the experience, the beautiful day, the spotless place, very friendly Mauritius and super friendly. I think it is a very complete experience at the level of food, nature and difficulty level. It's for everyone. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Gracias por comentar nuestro tours con nuestro Guía Mauricio y que lo pasarán de maravilla y que disfrutaron en tours estamos a sus órdenes para su amigos y familiares GRACIAS
7
Best tour guide and experience ever!
Our tour guide, Frank was absolutely amazing!! He took us on the most magical day ever and made it extra special at each place we went. We learned so much from him about Costa Rica and traded Engilsh and Spanish words with each other. This is my honeymoon and my husband and I are SO happy we found this tour guide! The waterfalls were breathtaking and the animal sanctuary was beautiful. There's a whole butterfly and hummingbird garden too. Buffet lunch was delicious. Hands down one of the best days of my husband and my life! Ask for Frank, he's the best!!
Operator response
Hello, thank you for your kind words about our guide Frank. At our agency, we strive to ensure that all passengers have a good impression of what we do. We ask you a big favor if you could send your comments to the hotel. This helps. We have to improve every day in everything. We hope to see you on your anniversary. Best regards from the NANA TOURS and VIAJES NANA group. Thank you.
S
Beautiful experience!!
Everything that you see and do is a beautiful experience. All planned very well! Our tour guide Frank was so friendly and made it even move amazing. Our driver was so safe and met the needs of our wellbeing.
Operator response
Thanks to our guides like Frank, we try to make sure that passengers enjoy our country to the fullest. We are at your service. Blessings. Thank you.
J
A DREAM PLACE
An amazing place, very nice, we saw many animals and amazing vegetation, it has several very nice areas where you can see animals like pelicans, sloth, different types of birds, it has a very nice butterfly and the falls are beautiful as well as throughout the way you see an incredible amount of flora
Operator response
Gracias que alegria que disfrutaran del tours nosotros nos sentimos felices que lo disfrutan y los esperamos de nuevo en COSTA RICA GRACIAS VIAJES NANA & NANATOURS
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La Paz waterfalls and animals.
we did the La Paz waterfall and animal sanctuary tour. the tour was a great time. the views were beautiful, the food was good, and the tour guide Franklin did an amazing job from letting us use an umbrella during the rain to explaining everything about the place and answering any questions we had. Franklin went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment about the tour you took, it is one of the most visited tours and thank you for your words about Frank, our guide. I hope you recommend us to all your friends who visit COSTA RICA with NANA TOURS. We look forward to seeing you. Greetings and thank you.
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