La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Buffet lunch

Professional guide

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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.

7 minutes • Admission Included

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

Pickup included

Reviews

4.80

221 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

193

Worthwhile tour where you get to see major Costa Rica wild life
azlari,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice 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
5.00
Fun, informative, relaxed!The guide was friendly and pr9fessional. Would highly recommend this to my friends!!
Awesome Experience!
E5715XSashleyp,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Harlem was awesome! His passion, knowledge, and energy made the entire experience unforgettable! Highly recommend!
Amazing!
M6892YNlaurap,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Roger was a fantastic, knowledgeable and completely customer service oriented guide. The LA Paz waterfall gardens was a spectacular experience immersed in flora, fauna and natural wonder. The tour far surpassed our expectations and would definitely repeat!
Definitely a nice adventure
MsBee2019,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guides Eduardo and Alejandro were very kind and knowledgeable. Many interesting facts about the Costa Rican culture. Very vigorous walking getting to the waterfalls portion. The refuge was nice. The buffet had a very good variety of. Pizza and hotdogs for the kids that are picky eaters. We also stopped by a few stores for shopping and great coffee. Very steep steps and windy paths. Be prepared for a lot of exhaustion if you’re not used to walking daily.
The trip was excellent,...
Barbara B,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trip was excellent, guide Edgar made it a real fun experience, sharing knowledge with patience and humour. The places were beyond beautiful, the drive - comfy and as scheduled, and we were really lucky not to get rain! Totally recommend it to people who want to catch a glimpse of wildlife not far from busy towns.
Breathtaking Waterfalls and Cool wildlife
Betty B,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a breathtaking place! It was a rainy day we got soaked with raincoats but we still loved it. Our tour guide was awesome! I had been before but learned so much more with his knowledge! Go see this place! There are a lot of steps at the waterfalls but flat places in between you can rest. This is a perfect Costa Rica culture trip. The coffee farm and process were interesting also.
Marvelous scenery
Mabel P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Take a poncho if it is rainy. It was a wonderful experience seeing all the wildlife in the nature habitat. I enjoyed it very much! My tour guide was excellent. He timed everything very well.
Animals and waterfalls!
bradgray47,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pickup from our hotel was on time and we were off to La Paz waterfall gardens. We had a short stop to visit a coffee field and learn about coffee growing process. Once at La Paz waterfall, we walked thru all the animal exhibits and had a good buffet lunch. After lunch, we walked thru the waterfalls which were flowing quite strong with all the rain.
A must-do trip!
Emily S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An absolutely phenomenal day out. My guide was extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rican history, as well as its biodiverse environment and ecology. I was the only person to book on the day I went and he didn’t just cancel the tour. It’s well worth the money, I highly recommend!!