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La Paz Waterfall Gardens day tour from San José
4.7
21 Ratings
Fraijanes
This is one of the most popular hikes in Costa Rica and one of the most popular in the Central Valley. In the La Paz Waterfall Garden you can see butterflies, such as the blue morpho. In the park you can also see pumas, monkeys, orchids, among others besides enjoying the majestic five waterfalls. Variety of food at lunch included, served buffet style.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
Our first stop to learn about the culture of strawberry cultivation in the Alajuela area, our senses will be delighted by the local products in the demonstration.
Stop on the way at Las Fresas del Volcan #2.
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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
What's Included
- Transportation included from San Jose Hotels and nearby
- Certified Bilingual Tour Guide during the visit to La Paz Waterfalls
- Entrance Fee/Admission La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Special meal restrictions or allergies accommodated
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Bottled water
Additional Information
- 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
Location
Fraijanes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(21 Ratings)
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Sanjeeta_p
Jun 2, 2024
Amazing day at La Paz waterfall gardens - Amazing tour. I booked it the day of and we were still able to do this. We were sent a message on when the pickup will happen and they came promptly to pick us up from hotel. Our guide was very sweet and knowledgeable. He answered any questions we had. We stopped at the coffee farm first and had coffee and took some pictures. That was a quick stop. Then we stopped at another store and that was a quick stop too. The we spent the rest of the time at La Paz falls. We saw a lot of birds, animals, reptiles, even a sloth. We then had lunch which was buffet style and had a wide range of food choices and was really good. The we saw the falls. All the time our guide was with us giving us the information about the falls and the gardens. We were back at our hotel shortly after 5. It was a great tour. Thank you!
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Dariush_a
May 25, 2024
Very nice and compact tour - The only thing to improve is the time inside the forest is not enough for detailed observation, specially for the snake and frogs section as there is loads to read and during the tour you're kind of rushed through it.
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Nicole_l
May 22, 2024
No stress Costa Rica! - Our tour guide (Donald) and driver (Ricardo) were pleasant and knowledgeable! Donald was really good about keeping my kids (7 & 8) involved in the tour!
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Christopher_r
Apr 21, 2024
La paz waterfall - The waterfall was amazing, and the animals areas well. The buffett lunch had so much great food. Mario our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Lindah6800
Jan 18, 2024
Fun, safe and well guided excursion! - We were picked up in a very nice van and the tour guide was personable, fun, knowledgeable and accommodating. He walked through the whole place with us and talked about the plants and animals. He told us interesting information during the drive as well.
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Nhtravelerr
Jan 14, 2024
Great Guide! - Alejandro narrated dusting the drive. It was interesting to hear about the area. Ricardo was a skilled driver. The trip was comfortable and easy….perfect end to our vacation! Well worth the cost.
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Geraldj462
Jan 13, 2024
First class tour - Fantastic rain forest tour. Tour guide Alejandro was the best. Pickup on time, in a nice clean comfortable van. Excellent restroom break on the way out. Lunch buffet yummy and plentiful. The main attraction, the waterfalls, was awesome. Thank you Tropicales.
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Cindhy_p
Dec 6, 2023
I loved it! Our turkey... - I loved it! Our turkey guy was amazing.had a great experience. The waterfall was beautiful and breathtaking.
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William_h
Dec 1, 2023
Great tour! - What a wonderful experience! The guide, Javier, was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about the flora and fauna, and he kept the pace lively and interesting. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing rescued examples of the less frequently seen animals of Costa Rica.
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Journey13501576781
Feb 28, 2024
Avoid using this company! - First, I want to say that the guide was excellent and we enjoyed our time at La Paz Waterfalls. However, the communication with the company was terrible. On the day before the tour, they confirmed our hotel pick-up time for 10 am the next morning. When they did not show to pick us up, the hotel concierge kindly called the company for us. In fact, she called the company 3 times, each time receiving a different reason why they were running late and a different time they would actually arrive to get us. They finally came about 90 minutes late, offered no apology, and then drove us another hour+ to join the larger group who had been sitting and waiting for us. Because we were so late, we did not get to stop and see/taste the strawberry farm as advertised. So, yes, I recommend a trip to La Paz but I would NOT use this company ever again!!!!
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