La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day Tour from San José Discount Tickets

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s breathtaking rainforest on a full-day visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the country’s most iconic nature parks. Walk along lush jungle trails and experience the extraordinary biodiversity of this tropical paradise. Discover the butterfly observatory, home to the stunning blue morpho, and visit wildlife exhibits where you may see pumas, monkeys, toucans, colorful tropical birds, and more native species. Stroll through the enchanting orchid, hummingbird, and frog gardens, and admire five spectacular waterfalls surrounded by dramatic cloud-forest scenery — a dream for nature lovers and photographers. Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch featuring Costa Rican favorites and international dishes before continuing your adventure through this magical natural sanctuary. Perfect for families, couples, and eco-travelers, this tour blends wildlife, waterfalls, and rainforest discovery into one unforgettable experience near San José.

Pickup Information

We will pick you up at hotels located in the San José area and near by. The pickup time will depend on your hotel's location, so we kindly ask that you specify the place where you will be staying in your request.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Fraijanes
As we ascend the terrain we will notice a change in temperature and vegetation; we will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful array of colors and textures.
Duration: 30 mins
2. La Paz Waterfall Gardens
We will continue our way to La Paz Waterfalls, upon arrival we will walk along a beautiful trail, which leads to different attractions of the park, including the aviary, the largest butterfly observatory in the country, the hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the exhibition of frogs, monkeys and cats. Eventually a delicious buffet lunch awaits us in the middle of the rainforest, after lunch we will take a hike where we can visit three impressive natural waterfalls formed by the same La Paz River. It should be noted that this hike takes place in the tropical rainforest sector and consists of steps in some parts of the route, the trail is paved. Estimated collection of travellers from San José: 10:20 am thru 11 am. The time spent in the gardens is approximately 3 hours. Estimated Return to San José: 6:00 pm
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Transportation included from San Jose Hotels and nearby

Let us know if you have some special meal restriction or allergy

Certified Bilingual Tour Guide during the visit to La Paz Waterfalls

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

operates with a minimum of two passengers

Entrance Fee/Admission La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Exclusion

Tips

Bottled water

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What to bring? Hat – Jacket - Walking shoes - Insect repellent - Binoculars – Camera – Raincoat

If you are travelling with children please let us know their ages, during the booking process

Supplied by Expediciones Tropicales Day Tours

Reviews

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Based on 44 reviews

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