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La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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Duration

7 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, Español

About this tour

Discover one of Costa Rica’s most stunning natural attractions with this tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, home to some of the country’s most impressive waterfalls, with drops of over 80 meters.

This seven-hour experience departs daily at 10:00 AM from San José, just an hour away. Along the way, you’ll walk through lush cloud forest trails, surrounded by incredible biodiversity, exotic animals, and breathtaking views of the waterfalls.

Perfect for travelers short on time, this tour offers a complete and memorable experience of Costa Rica’s natural beauty. At the end, choose between a drop-off in downtown San José to continue exploring or at the airport if you have an evening flight.

A unique way to make the most of your time in Costa Rica.

Highlights

  • Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a private wildlife sanctuary near San José.
  • Walk 3.2 km of cloud forest trails with animals, orchids, and cultural exhibits.
  • See Costa Rica’s five most stunning waterfalls, each over 30 meters tall.
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch with 35+ options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes.
  • Perfect for travelers with afternoon flights, airport drop-off available.

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized bilingual guide
  • Transport
  • Entrance fees
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Tips

Itinerary

Hotel Pick up

Pick-up from your hotel between 9:00 and 10:30 AM, depending on your location. If Poás Volcano is closed, pick-up will be between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. We’ll then drive for one hour through the scenic mountains of Heredia, offering stunning views along the way, before reaching La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Our tour begins with a walk through the animal sanctuary, where you'll encounter a variety of rescued wildlife in their natural habitats. Afterward, we’ll take a break at the restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch. Once refreshed, we continue our journey to explore more of the animal exhibits before heading to the waterfall trails. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the lush rainforest and the stunning waterfalls that make La Paz a must-see destination.

Durations

Half Day Tour

Languages

English
Español

Frequently asked questions

Pick-up is between 9:00 and 10:30 AM, depending on your hotel location.

Yes, a buffet lunch with over 35 options is included, with vegetarian options.

The walk is approximately 3.2 km, with stops at animal exhibits and waterfalls.

 

Tour's Location

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day
Dorothy_
28/05/2025

Excellent Garden Tour

The Garden was a memorable experience. We enjoyed a comfortable and informative automobile drive from San Jose to La Paz (and back) with our tour guide Jean (Jon). There was a steady fresh rain that fell while we walked about in La Paz Waterfalls Garden which provided a true feeling of being present in the rain forest . Standing among the Humming birds was a highlight. The Falls were incredible as was all the beautiful flora and fauna throughout. Jon guided us through the gardens and was able to answer all our questions and point things out that we otherwise would have missed. The buffet was wonderful. Our guide employed a smart travel strategy by starting the day early and getting back to San Jose before the traffic rush period. As a consequence we had time in the afternoon to enjoy the fabulous National Museum in San Jose which our guide was kind enough to drop us off at.
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day
Ruth
25/05/2025

Much more than waterfalls, animals, birds, butterflies, and a great lunch.

This tour is much more than just seeing the waterfalls. While they're beautiful, the aviary, butterflies, and rescued animals steal the show. However, if you have knee or hip problems, a fear of heights, and/or steep metal stairs, this may not be the best trip for you. However, I will say, every staircase had handrails. Lunch was amazing. It's served buffet-style, and there's literally something for everyone. We're vegetarians, and the fruit, salad bar, and corn chips were great, but if you're not into that, there's pizza and plenty of dishes for meat eaters. After the waterfalls, there's a gift shop with snacks and drinks, but remember, the shuttle back to your hotel can take a couple of hours, and there's no bathroom on the bus, so be careful how much you drink. Overall, I highly recommend this trip.
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day
Tanja
24/05/2025

Stunning waterfalls in the modst of the rainforest

The La Paz waterfalls are really stunning and you can see many different animals in the sanctuary (that feels a bit more like a zoo). The tour was well organized and I had enough time to explore. I advise to take a rain coat and a second pair of shoes/pants with you as you will get soaked if you go near the waterfalls.

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