6 hour(s)
English
Included
Departure from your hotel to the Poás region
Scenic drive through the Alajuela highlands
Walk among coffee bushes and take photos
Experience rural life and local agriculture
€ 111.8
€ 102.86
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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On this memorable day, we will depart from your hotel and head toward the beautiful Poás region in Alajuela. Along the way, we’ll make a special stop to learn about one of Costa Rica’s most treasured exports—coffee. During this brief visit, you’ll have the chance to walk among the coffee bushes, hear about the traditional cultivation process, and appreciate why it’s often called our “golden grain.” This scenic stop also offers a fantastic photo opportunity of the Central Valley, framed by the natural beauty of the surrounding plantation.
Afterward, we’ll continue the journey through the fertile highlands, passing by vibrant fields of ferns, colorful flowers, and strawberry crops that thrive in the cool volcanic soil of the region. The combination of lush landscapes and agricultural richness paints a vivid picture of Costa Rica’s rural charm. This scenic route not only highlights the country’s farming traditions but also connects you with the rhythms of local life before we arrive at our main destination near Poás Volcano.
Meal and Beverage
Entrance to La Paz Waterfalls Park
Government service fee
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Gov Rate
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
A valid passport is required
Public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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I enjoyed it more than I thought! I was debating between just checking out La Paz from the road (for free) versus buying a ticket to the "Waterfall Garden". I am glad I went with the later. The waterfalls inside (Magia Blanca, Templo, Encantada, Escondida) can look even better than La Paz. Additionally, from the road, it will be difficult to get a good picture. It's totally worth it to visit the gardens as you will get to experience 5 waterfalls (including top view of La Paz) from up close and get some nice pictures. Additionally, they have animal sanctuaries and hummingbirds that you can check out. I'd recommend adding the lunch option - it was a good, filling buffet. Expect to spend around 1.5 hrs checking out the waterfalls at a comfortable pace. The walking isn't difficult but expect some steep stairs up/down. The waterfall trail ends at a nice gift shop and restroom from where you take a shuttle for back uphill (how convenient)! Make sure to check the return time of the last shuttle. If you check out all the animal sanctuaries and have lunch, can add another couple of hours. You can buy tickets at the entrance or buy them beforehand to save time as large groups can delay the check in.
Totally worth the harrowing drive from San Jose. I like that it's an animal sanctuary for injured and surrendered animals, rather than buying and exhibiting animals simply for profit. I could've spent all day there, if my husband's footwear wasn't a problem. Lunch was good, although a single glass of wine cost more than the entire meal! Too overpriced to indulge. I wish they had seating near the monkeys, because I felt I could've watched them for a whole hour 😁 Another suggestion for management would be to publicize feeding times online, so visitors can better plan their visit around animal activity. There were many highlights, between the animals, the waterfalls, and unexpectedly the Casita, which showed the old Costa Rican lifestyle and provided us with a delicious snack and sugar cane tea. Definitely wear comfortable footwear and plan for all day here.
A fantastic way to engage with some of Costa Rica’s amazing wildlife whilst also supporting its rescue and protection. Get up close to birds, monkeys, snakes, frogs, humming birds, pumas and jaguars before walking the (quite challenging, but well maintained) pathways to visit the waterfalls. The buffet style lunch was good value, tasty and varied with plenty of veggie options as well as meat, alongside soft drinks (and a pay extra bar). Probably the only negative would be you have to get a shuttle bus at the end to get back to the start as it’s along a road. The queue was so big and the traffic to jammed that we just doubled back the gardens instead.
It's sad to see the animals in their "cages". When I visited, they were mostly sleeping. I hope they get enough stimulation in their environments, but it didn't seem so. There was a good variety of animals to see. My favorite part was the waterfalls. I wish there was a trail to get to them that was more rustic, not just walking on paved road and stairs,but I guess their audience requires this easier access. The buffet was quite limited for the price.
The gardens are beautiful with a ton of varieties. Stairs and pathways are very manageable. The sanctuary has a good variety of animals, native to Costa Rica, felines, fox, sloths and monkeys. All 3 varieties of toucans native to Costa Rica are there also. Butterfly garden is beautiful and informative. Reptile building has a huge variety of snakes. The grounds are very easy to walk around.
