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- 14 Hours
- Included
- Leisure, Nature
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour with Transportation
Visit one of Costa Rica's premiere nature and waterfall park to see local flora and fauna and walk through rain and cloud forest trails to five waterfalls.
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Transportation
- Included
- Certified
- Tour Guide
- Mytanfeet
- Customer Service
Description
The La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park has been one of Costa Rica's "must sees" for years. Up in Vara Blanca, inside the cloud forest and rainforest, the park offers a 3 kilometer (1.86 mile) trail to witness five incredible waterfalls deep in the jungle.
Additionally, the park has a wildlife sanctuary, for animal lovers to see up close various local wildlife and learn about the importance of conservation and environmental protection.
Your guide will take you through the park to explain about the animal sanctuary, the animals, the rainforest, the cloud forest and the history of La Paz.
Top off the park visit with a hearty buffet lunch, rated 4 Forks by the Costa Ricna tourism board.
Tour highlights
- See five different waterfalls of various heights.
- See local wildlife up close and learn about the MINAE, the Costa Rican Ministry of Energy and Environment, which is in charge of rescuing and confiscating wildlife illegally kept as pets.
- Walk through both cloud and rainforest.
- Suitable for all ages.
What is included?
Included
- Entrance fees
- Spanish and English bilingual guide
- Round trip transportation
- Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages
- Taxes and fees
Before you go
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
- These are shared experiences.
- Babies 0 to 2 years old pay a fee for the space in the bus and respective car seat.
- Parents are responsible for the food for babies ages 0-2.
- Requires a minimum of 2 adults booking to operate.
- Pick up time around 10 AM.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking clothes and shoes.
- Rain jacket/poncho in rainy season.
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
Request this tour
We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all Costa Rican taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.
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Your questions answered
Where do the animals in the exhibits come from?
The animals in the sanctuary were all confiscated by the MINAE, the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy. MINAE confiscates wildlife that were kept illegally as pets and cannot be released back into the wild. They then donate the animals to sanctuaries such as the La Paz Waterfall Gardens to live out the rest of their lives.
None of the animals in the sanctuary were taken from the wild.
How long and hard is the walk to the waterfalls?
The trail is around 3 kilometers long or 1.86 miles, on a network of metal platforms which has steps and handrails. You need to be able to walk some steps and do a bit of elevation climb to see all the waterfalls.
The waterfall trail ends at a souvenir store that has bathrooms and there will be a free shuttle to take you back to the park entrance.
Do I need to wear hiking shoes?
Highly recommend to wear good walking shoes that are comfortable as you will be walking a bit of steps and going up some elevation. We do not recommend any type of sandal.
What is the temperature like at La Paz?
As La Paz is up in the cloud and rainforest, the weather can be rainy and cooler, around 60s° F (15° C). Please bring a rain jacket and if you do not have one, you can purchase a poncho at their souvenir store.
This area tends to rain a lot, so even in the dry season, please bring clothes for the rain. You can also bring an umbrella.
How far is La Paz Waterfall Gardens from San Jose?
The approximate drive time is 1.5 hours.
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