La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
Overview
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7 hours
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the # 1 most visited private ecological attraction in Costa Rica that offers you the best trails near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, an animal sanctuary and private reserve of wildlife with more than 100 species of animals and environmental education programs. Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, trails, aviary with 40 species of birds, feeding toucans in the palm of the hand, titi monkeys, insect display, butterfly garden with their laboratory, 2-toed sloths, white-faced or capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, garden of hummingbirds with more than 26 documented species, feeding hummingbirds in the palm of the hand in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium, jaguar, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, house of peace with area of domestic animals and cart with oxen. Frog, display of orchids, display of heliconias, bromeliads.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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. Take 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. The 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
Buffet lunch
Professional guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
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Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
Pickup included
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!!!
N4558HCtiffanyg,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose the tour guide was great, and the tour was so much fun. The waterfalls were incredible and the animals are so much fun to see and interact with.
Coffee plantation, wildlife, waterfalls & more!
752tigistm,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic family time. Weather was perfect for this adventure packed trip. Coffee plantation owned by a local, Butterfly garden, wild life and waterfall at La Paz was an incredible experience. Included lunch at La Paz was buffet style. Our guide Eugene & driver Marcus made sure our trip was enjoyable. We stopped by at a gift shop along the way for strawberry, cheese & wine tasting!!
Eugenio and Daniel are the BEST!
bradfrance,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel and Eugenio picked us up at our hotel! Daniel was an outstanding driver who navigated through the mountain roads with ease. Never felt nervous at all. He watched over us at most of the stops and ensured the bus was locked at all times when we were touring. Eugenio was an excellent tour guide! Well versed with over 18 years on this tour route. From explaining the topography in great detail, it was nice to see, hear and touch the coffee fields and get the history of the area. From a stop for fresh strawberries, bananas, cheese, and coffee, this tour featured much more than we expected. At the Refuge Park (Zoo), he was able to bring in a Employee to explain the various snakes and others for the animals they care for. A real nice touch. A real thorough knowledge of the butterflies, frogs, snakes, pumas, cockatoos, etc. The tour of the Waterfalls was amazing! A gorgeous walkway makes traversing the waterfalls fairly easy. We were warned that this was located in a Tropical Rain Forest, with an emphasis on “Rain”, so we were prepared to get wet. And Boy, did we! Beautiful sunny weather in San Jose, and a lot of rain in the mountains! It was wonderful. This is a tour I highly recommend, especially with Daniel and Eugenio. They were outstanding in every way!
Eugenio and Daniel are the BEST!
Christine F,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daniel and Eugenio picked us up at our hotel! Daniel was an outstanding driver who navigated through the mountain roads with ease. Never felt nervous at all. He watched over us at most of the stops and ensured the bus was locked at all times when we were touring. Eugenio was an excellent tour guide! Well versed with over 18 years on this tour route. From explaining the topography in great detail, it was nice to see, hear and touch the coffee fields and get the history of the area. From a stop for fresh strawberries, bananas, cheese, and coffee, this tour featured much more than we expected. At the Refuge Park (Zoo), he was able to bring in a Employee to explain the various snakes and others for the animals they care for. A real nice touch. A real thorough knowledge of the butterflies, frogs, snakes, pumas, cockatoos, etc. The tour of the Waterfalls was amazing! A gorgeous walkway makes traversing the waterfalls fairly easy. We were warned that this was located in a Tropical Rain Forest, with an emphasis on “Rain”, so we were prepared to get wet. And Boy, did we! Beautiful sunny weather in San Jose, and a lot of rain in the mountains! It was wonderful. This is a tour I highly recommend, especially with Daniel and Eugenio. They were outstanding in every way!
Best fun
Angela D,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a fun and active tour. Make sure to bring your rain gear so you don’t have to buy a poncho. Food was delicious. The waterfalls are amazing.
The guide taught us a lot...
Tianqi H,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide taught us a lot and always made sure our questions are well answered. He was very caring and make sure we know the choices we have and what are the challenges for us -- the elders. He was wonderful!
Great from start to finish.
Paul T,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire experience from booking a trip and getting picked up at the BNB to going thru the park and getting dropped off back at our place of stay was amazing. Highly recommend. For older individuals me mindful of steep stairs and lots of walking up hill. Alejandro our guide is awesome. Thanks for the experience!
Great tour.
Nihar S,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. The guide is so nice and humble. Very gentle and have great knowledge on tour. Provided so much valuable information. Definitely recommend the tour to others. Gracious.
Worthwhile tour where you get to see major Costa Rica wild life
azlari,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice tour which is not far from San Jose however traffic on return is bad so do not expect predictable return time. It is more of a Zoo type environment with nice walk-through waterfalls.
Beautiful!
Jgzfree,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, informative, relaxed!The guide was friendly and pr9fessional. Would highly recommend this to my friends!!
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