10 hour(s)
English
Included
Visit the stunning La Paz Waterfall Gardens nature reserve
Walk through butterfly and hummingbird gardens
Enjoy scenic rainforest trails and cascading waterfalls
Discover the beauty of the Sarapiquí River with a peaceful boat ride
€ 236.81
€ 217.87
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Embark on a full-day adventure to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a stunning private nature reserve nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest. This immersive tour takes you from San José into a lush, vibrant world filled with rescued wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty. Stroll through scenic trails lined with tropical flowers and visit carefully maintained habitats housing rescued jaguars, colorful toucans, hummingbirds, butterflies, monkeys, and more. The gardens are thoughtfully designed to educate visitors about Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity while offering a sanctuary for wildlife in need. One of the highlights is the series of magnificent waterfalls that cascade through the forest, providing countless photo opportunities and a peaceful connection to nature.
Your journey doesn’t end there. The tour also includes a visit to the Sarapiquí River, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing boat ride and take in the tranquil surroundings of this beautiful waterway. Led by a professional bilingual guide, the experience includes comfortable air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, a raincoat, and a delicious buffet lunch. With a 7:00 AM departure from San José hotels, you’ll make the most of your day exploring two of Costa Rica’s natural treasures in one unforgettable excursion. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this tour blends education, conservation, and adventure into a truly enriching experience.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
National Park fees
Buffet lunch
Professional driver or guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Smart Casual Attire
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option available upon request
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.
