11 hour(s)
English
Included
Admire the impressive main crater with active sulfur fumaroles
Explore Poas Volcano National Park's scenic walking trails
Experience crisp mountain air and panoramic views
Visit the famous La Paz Waterfall nestled in lush rainforest
€ 207.39
€ 190.80
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Begin your adventure with a scenic drive up the slopes of Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic and accessible volcanoes. Along the way, enjoy the lush green views of coffee plantations, fern fields, flower nurseries, and strawberry farms that blanket the landscape. Upon reaching Poás Volcano National Park, you’ll have the opportunity to gaze into the massive main crater, known for its dramatic sulfuric fumaroles and steaming vents. The crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas create a truly unforgettable experience as you explore the park’s well-maintained trails surrounded by cloud forest.
After your volcano visit, continue your journey to one of Costa Rica’s most beloved natural attractions—La Paz Waterfall. Nestled within a tropical rainforest, La Paz offers not only the spectacular sight and sound of rushing water but also a peaceful and immersive natural setting. Whether you're standing at the base of the waterfall or walking along the forested trails that lead to it, the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings will leave a lasting impression. This combination of volcanic wonders and rainforest serenity makes for a perfect day of exploration in the heart of Costa Rica.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Breakfast and Buffet lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Comfortable Clothing
Sweater or Light Jacket
Walking Shoes
Camera
Public transportation nearby
A valid passport is required
Visiting all 5 waterfalls requires hiking and many stairs
Vegetarian option available on request at booking
Pickup from hotels in San Jose, Heredia, and Alajuela downtown
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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.
