Waterfall Gardens is open year round from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with
our last shuttle pick up from the exit trail at 5:00 p.m. We recommend
our last visitors to enter the park at 3:00 p.m. to insure that they have
enough time to walk the primary trails. Reservations are not necessary.
We can accommodate earlier arrivals and later departures with an advance
request.
With
over 3.5 kilometers of walking trails, we recommend a minimum of 2
hours for your visit. However, if you would like to see every
trail and thoroughly enjoy the time spent in the Butterfly Observatory,
Hummingbird Garden, serpentarium, Frog Exhibit, Tica House, Trout Lake and our bird watching areas, you will probably
want to stay the whole day.
Waterfall
Gardens is primarily a self-guided tour allowing our visitors to proceed
directly to their areas of interest. However, we highly recommend guided tour ($35 per group as available) to receive the most information and impact from your visit.
“What
if it rains?” This is the Rainforest for goodness sake! Seriously,
sometimes it does rain here and sometimes it doesn’t stop! However,
we do offer raincoats for sale and our trails are designed so you will
have places to stop and take cover. However, we do not offer ‘rain
days’ for paid tours.
What
should you bring? FILM OR DIGITAL MEMORY CARD WITH A LOT SPACE!! No, that’s just our biased
opinion. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes
(preferably with a thick tread for hiking the trails and hundreds of stairs),
shorts or comfortable pants and a lightweight jacket or raincoat. Please
keep in mind that the park ranges in altitude from 5,200 feet to 4,200
feet so it can get chilly when the clouds roll in.
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PARK RATES
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Entrance
to La Paz Waterfall Gardens
2008: Adult $32 / Child (3-12 years) $20
2009: Adult $35 / Child (3-12 years) $20
Waterfall Gardens is open year round from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with
our last shuttle pick up at 5:00 p.m. We recommend our last visitors to
enter the park at 3:00 p.m. to insure that you have enough
time to walk the primary trails. Reservations are not necessary. |
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Entrance to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Lunch
Buffet
2008: Adult $44 / Child (3-12 years) $26
2009: Adult $47 / Child (3-12 years) $26
Our buffet lunch has received a four fork rating, the highest rating from the ICT (Costa Rican Tourist Council). While dining with an incredible view of the La Paz River Valley, guests can choose from our delicious buffet including rotisserie chicken, hot dogs, pizza and typical Costa Rican fare in the Colibries Restaurant.
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TOUR PACKAGES
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When we’re on vacation we don’t want to get up early just to go on a tour. So we have combined the best of both worlds: an excellent tour with a later start time. Your personal guide will walk you through the trails of the Butterfly Observatory, the Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Orchid Gardens, Authentic Casita, Frog Exhibit and Waterfalls. Once you have finished, a delicious buffet lunch awaits you. You can also enjoy our amazing tour with Private Transportation and Private Tour Guided just for you and your family and friends! |
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La
Paz Mid-Morning Direct Tour
Transportation to and from San José hotel, Four Fork rated buffet lunch and guided tour of La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
2007: Adult $60 / Child (3-12 years) $50
2008: Adult $65 / Child (3-12 years) $55
Pick Up Time: Between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Return: Between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. |
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour
Private Transportation to and from San José hotel, Four Fork rated buffet lunch and Private Tour Guided tour of La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
PRICE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
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Map,
Directions and Taxi Info
Directions and Maps (PDF File)
From
the Airport Area or San José going through Alajuela
Take
the Panamerican Highway towards the International Airport and take the
Alajuela exit. Continue straight on this road for 12 miles following the
signs for Poás Volcano. At the dead end three way intersection
take a right. Proceed for one mile to the town of Poasito and make another
right at the intersection where it says Heredia – Vara Blanca –
Sarapiquí. Make a left at the gas station at Vara Blanca and proceed
for 3 miles. Waterfall Gardens is on the left.
Taxi
Information
Taxi Service to La Paz Waterfall Gardens from the Airport
As you exit the terminal, there is a taxi booth directly outside. Tell
the dispatcher you would like transportation to La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
You will pay the dispatcher and obtain a receipt, which you will give
to the taxi driver. The fixed price for transportation is $50 for a regular
size taxi and $80 for a van.
Taxi
Service to La Paz Waterfall Gardens from San José
You
will probably have to negotiate with the taxi drivers in San José
for the best possible fare to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. In general, the
fare should range from $50 to $60.
All taxi drivers accept
U.S. dollars, but might have to give you change in colones. |
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