Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens for cloud‑forest trails, five cascading falls and rescued wildlife, then float the Sarapiquí River on a guided, low‑impact safari. This full‑day trip from San José combines close wildlife encounters with easy river cruising and a buffet lunch.
Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens for cloud‑forest trails, five cascading falls and rescued wildlife, then float the Sarapiquí River on a guided, low‑impact safari. This full‑day trip from San José combines close wildlife encounters with easy river cruising and a buffet lunch.
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Mist lifts off the cascade and you hear a distant thud—water punching through volcanic rock. On arrival at La Paz Waterfall Gardens the trail narrows between tree ferns and heliconias, and the air tastes like green: mineral and rain. Toucans hop on low branches in the aviary, sloths blink slowly in the canopy, and waterfalls step down the slope in five distinct drops that carve the old lava flows.
easy.
9 hours.
Light walking suitable for most fitness levels; some stairs and uneven terrain require basic mobility.
The tour runs about 9 hours total (540 minutes) including transport, time at La Paz and the 2‑hour Sarapiquí boat safari.
Main areas and several surfaces are wheelchair accessible, but some viewpoints and river dock access involve steps—confirm specific needs when booking.
Guides are skilled at locating animals, but sightings aren’t guaranteed; weather and animal behavior affect visibility—common sightings include toucans, sloths and monkeys.
Yes — the tour includes a buffet lunch and the reserve’s entrance fees as listed in the inclusions.
La Paz was developed as a private ecological attraction and rescue center to combine conservation, education and ecotourism, transforming former agricultural land into protected reserve.
The park operates rescues and environmental education programs; on the river, operators use low‑impact engines and emphasize no‑feed, stay‑on‑board policies to minimize disturbance.
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