La Paz Waterfall Gardens: Costa Rica's Top Ecological Attraction

Experience the beauty of Costa Rica’s top ecological attraction, La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Explore stunning waterfalls, encounter diverse wildlife, and immerse yourself in the lush rainforest.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 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.\n\nTake a moderate-intensity…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch included
  • Expertise of a Professional guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Skip-the-line access to popular attractions
  • Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is Costa Rica’s top private ecological highlight, featuring San Jose’s finest trails. It encompasses the country’s most renowned cascades, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, and serves as a wildlife sanctuary and private reserve hosting over 100 animal species. They also offer programs on environmental education. There are…

Location
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Richard_b
Mar 13, 2025
It is incredible! I... - It is incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The guides are extremely careful during the entire trip.
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Janique_s
Mar 9, 2025
Great day - We had a wonderful day with our tour guide, Roger. His pacing with a wide range of abilities was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and well spoken. The animal sanctuary and falls were both worth a visit.
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Vonstradamus
Mar 2, 2025
Great stop while driving north - Stopped by for a few hours while driving from San Jose to La Fortuna. Beautiful setting high up in the mountains with lovely gardens and a variety of rehab/rescue animals. Also a fair number of coatis roaming about on the path the waterfall. Tip - the lunch at the restaurant by reception is much nicer than the buffet. Quieter, not much more expensive and a lovely view across the valley.
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Oparaxenos
Feb 28, 2025
A Day Well-Spent Outside San Jose - The tour was fantastic. Our guide Jerry spent the ride out to the Falls giving us an overview of life in Costa Rica and telling us what we were going to see. The animal refuge was a particular favorite for my wife, who got to stand within a foot of a colorful toucan. There was a fairly strenuous walk from the animal refuge to the Falls (strenuous at least for those of us over 70), but both Jerry and our driver (whose name I unfortunately forgot) were both careful to make sure all of us hikers were looked after. Kudos also for the wonderful buffet lunch included in the tour, which was of good quality and with lots of variety.
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Christine_s
Feb 24, 2025
Great day trip from San Jose - Augustin was a wonderful guide for the day. He has so much knowledge of the area. This trip was a great way to get out of San Jose for the day. We really had such a fun time we could not stop smiling. The waterfalls were beautiful and easy to get to. We also loved being up close with some of the animals. Our guide even made stops going to and from which helped break up our drive and added a little time seeing the area.
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John_w
Feb 23, 2025
It was great fun. The... - It was great fun. The food in the restaurant was good and plentiful (it's a buffet with lots of choices). I enjoyed seeing the animals and insects at the Refuge facility which is side by side with the Waterfall Gardens. The Waterfalls were beautiful and the walkways got you up very close. There are a lot of steps and they are often wet so be careful.
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Chemistree
Feb 19, 2025
Epic cloudforest experience! - Amazing guides, epic service. Definitely worth the money! Jerry was very accommodating and friendly. . ............
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Susan_d
Feb 15, 2025
Great experience. It is a... - Great experience. It is a must see. Wonderful driver and tour guide. Great food. The wildlife was incredible . The Waterfalls were stunning
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Paul_h
Feb 12, 2025
Fantastic Tour, Worth Every Penny! - Fantastic nature experience. We were blown away by the La Paz Waterfall Tour. Five amazing waterfalls in sequence and a bunch of exotic animals (rescue only) made for a wonderful tour. Jose was an amazing guide!
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Therese_s
Mar 21, 2025
The walk to the fall was... - The walk to the fall was strenuous with lots of stairs. Scenery was gorgeous. The refuge was interesting as well.
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