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(307)
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 🌿🌿
The excursion itself was very good. the operator was not able to give us the approximate time of arrival the day of tour on the day before. Just gave us half an hour notice on the day of tour.
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you found the excursion itself very good and that you enjoyed the experience.
Very nice fall , if you stay close to San Jose then you should go see the fall .
Thank you so much for the recommendation! We are thrilled you enjoyed the waterfall; it is a great attraction to visit close to the city. We hope to welcome you back very soon!
La Paz is beautiful! Lots to do and see in a relaxing environment! Beautiful scenery and lots of amazing wildlife to see. Our guide, Harlem, was fantastic and knowledgeable. It’s definitely worth the trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the beauty of La Paz and Harlem's fantastic service. It was a true pleasure having you with us
We had an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our tour guide Edgar was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating, making everyone feel welcome while sharing fascinating insights about the area. The pace was perfect, and they went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a memorable time. The destination itself was absolutely breathtaking and even more beautiful than we expected. The stunning scenery made every moment worthwhile. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the destination and Edgar's excellent service. It would be a true pleasure to welcome you back in the future. PURA VIDA !!! 🌿🌿
Beautiful experience. Harlan (tour guide) was amazing - kind and knowledgeable. He knew many of the staff and because there were only two of us we had some lovely encounters other larger groups would not have. Highly recommend. And bring a raincoat or poncho!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a special, personalized experience with Harlem. Thank you also for the great tip about the raincoat! We hope to welcome you back soon..
Driver and guide were great. The waterfall hike has a lot of stairs for those who might have mobility issues.
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the service from our driver and guide. We really appreciate your note about the stairs, as it helps future guests plan ahead. We hope to welcome you back! PURA VIDA .... 🌿
Excellent tour. Nice scenery with lots of animals to see. Best butterfly habitat I have visited so far. Our tour guide (Ricardo) was friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the wildlife sightings, and especially our butterfly habitat. We will gladly pass along your kind words to Ricardo; we are very proud to have such friendly and knowledgeable guides on our team. Your high recommendation means the world to us. PURA VIDA We hope to have the honor of welcoming you back in the future for more unforgettable experiences in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!
It was exceptionally amazing tour! Edgar or “Super” Edgar was our tour guide. It me and my friend with one other couple that went. He explained the terrain and history as we drove along and with much surprise, he stopped at a coffee plantation so we could experience a little bit of the area. We had to cancel our Brit Coffee tour due to scheduling conflicts. I was very sad and so because of what he did, I was sooo happy!! He was so patient and knowledgeable. He was always explaining things about the falls and making sure he took plenty of pictures of us. It was just wonderful! Highly recommend this tour and “Super” Edgar as your tour guide!! Thanks again Edgar if you see this!! Tabitha and Betty
Thank you so much for such a beautiful review! It warms our hearts to hear that "Super" Edgar turned your sadness into pure joy by stopping at the coffee plantation to make up for your missed tour. We will pass your kind words along to him right away; he will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, patience, and photo skills made your trip so wonderful. Thank you for highly recommending us and for choosing us for your Costa Rican adventure. We hope to welcome you both back very soon!
