La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Wildlife Refuge Day Tour: Top Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica
4.7
99 Ratings
Vara Blanca
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:
1 day
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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 hike to the gardens of the La Paz waterfall, an exuberant green space where biodiversity is very present. Walk the paved trail of 3 kilometers (1.8 mi), which will take you to the base of the La Paz waterfall. This ecological park, with a height that varies between 1,200 and 1,500 meters (4,000 to 5,000 ft), is home to a wide variety of wildlife and plant species.\n\nThe La Paz waterfall is a perfect and relaxing destination for the whole family, full of opportunities to take photographs worthy of a postcard of the fantastic natural beauty of Costa Rica.
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 five waterfalls nested within the cloud and rainforest. An aviary with 40 bird species offers toucan feeding, along with displays of titi monkeys and insects. It includes a butterfly garden with a lab, 2-toed sloths, capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, and a hummingbird garden with more than 26 documented species that allow morning and afternoon hand-feeding. There are also exhibition areas for jaguars, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, and oxen carts at the ‘house of peace’ with domesticated animals. Other displays include frog exhibits, orchid showcases, and presentations of heliconias and bromeliads.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(99 Ratings)
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Brent_c
Apr 16, 2024
Day trip in San Jose - The waterfalls were beautiful. The birds were interesting also and the whole reserve was nice to take time to see
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Travellerd17
Apr 12, 2024
Outstanding Tour! The Best! - Amazing tour! You can’t miss this one. I’m an avid traveler and I’ve done a million tours. This was by far the best I’ve ever been on. Our tour guide Agustin and driver Marco were so kind and friendly. Agustin had so much knowledge and passion for his country and culture. It was infectious. La Paz waterfalls and wildlife refuge were beautiful. So worth the making the trip to Costa Rica!
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Northstar06108728254
Apr 4, 2024
Wonderful Experience - This was absolutely amazing. I was alone with my 2 young children and the day couldn't have been better. Our guide, Roger, was extremely knowledgeable and kind.
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Warren_s
Mar 28, 2024
Recommended for a fun day trip - We had a great time, Ricardo and Jorge were great and the falls were breathtaking. Definitely a fun day trip.
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Eve_a
Mar 16, 2024
Informative - I enjoyed the information shared about the area of Costa Rica. Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable.
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W8070vxteresaf
Mar 1, 2024
Excellent day trip - We had such a fantastic time seeing the waterfalls and the wildlife refuge. Our guide, Fran, was so knowledgeable and her love of her country was evident in her enthusiasm for all things Costa Rican. We enjoyed her surprises along the way - a stop at a coffee farm and a fruit stand. Highly recommended this excursion.
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Lauro_d
Feb 27, 2024
Super fantastic - Armando and the driver were so professional and considerate. Armando was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire tour. His knowledge of the local people customs and consideration to the group but also to anyone that was lost and needed directions. He is an asset to you company as an ambassador for your organization. His assistance made the trip enjoyable and I would gladly book another tour with him and will be recommending him to friend that plan to make their vacation to Costa Rica San Jose. I’m sorry I could not give him and the driver 10 stars.
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N1608jiamya
Feb 27, 2024
Eco Tour is a must!! - This was my second tour with Willy Tours and Roy as my tour guide! This is probably the most popular tour with a slightly larger group, but having two tour guides really helped give the small group feel. Loved learning all about native animals, and seeing the rainforest in all of its glory.
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Candice_h
Apr 10, 2024
Semi-solo review - I was treated to a semi-private tour due to the location of my hotel; just myself and one other participant. Ricardo was a wealth of knowledge and a very kind soul. I would recommend this day trip to someone seeking adventure, but in a safe environment. Our guide handled all the driving, dining, and even made time for rest. It was very good day.
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Carolinh744
Feb 18, 2024
Nice, but too expensive for what is offered - The waterfalls and the rainforest were very beautiful, but we were put under a lot of time pressure and rushed through the route without being able to enjoy the individual viewpoints. The guide was very nice, but unfortunately he only talked a little about Costa Rica in general on the way there, but nothing more on the actual hiking route. The lunch was very good (something for everyone). Unfortunately we didn't see any animals in the wild, but we did see some in cages that are supposed to be released back into the wild after illness/injuries. Overall it was a nice trip, but the tour was too expensive for that (you could have asked around yourself to find out cheaper)
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