Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Posted By : F9102JAstevec
The gardens were beautiful and the waterfalls amazing. We were a little disappointed that the animals could not roam more freely though. The habitats are just what you would see in a zoo.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05

Posted By : JESUS_S
What a wonderful experience. Just breathtaking and fascinating. Truly one of the most amazing days I ever had. This is why I came to Costa Rica
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Posted On : 2024-04-24

Posted By : Wilton_H
Love the preserve, waterfalls and hike! You can see so much in such a small amount of time and the waterfalls are really majestic!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16

Posted By : Andrew_T
Do not miss this, if you come to Costa Rica. The most amazing waterfalls, beautiful but lots of steps down and up.
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Posted On : 2024-03-18

Posted By : Van_H
This was honestly one of my best experience in Costa Rica! The park is absolutely beautiful with the different animals and waterfalls. The park is extremely well maintained and there are signs for everything. The only thing is that there lots of stairs involved, so prepare to put in a little work! We were only given 2 hours to explore the park (due to the driving service we booked separately) but 2-3 hours is definitely a decent amount of time to explore the entire park.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17

Posted By : kimD9245XR
We booked a place in Alajuela (The Pura Vida Hotel) for two nights so we could have a local day after the long flight before we explored further. At the last minute, we decided to get a driver to take us to the La Paz Waterfall and Gardens and it was a great way to start the trip! We got to see the local countryside on the drive and see many rescued animals of Costa Rica at the park. Most of the habitats for the animals were very well done (bravo!) and that made me feel good. As others have noted, it is hard to ethically keep big cats, and hopefully they will apply some profits to expanding those habitats. Then we hiked around the gorgeous waterfalls -- far more impressive than I'd been expecting! All in all, a lovely introduction to the wild side of Costa Rica.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15

Posted By : J W
A bit pricey but overall enjoyable. All the animals either come from illegal ownership or another zoo. All animals are native to Costa Rica. The place is pretty hilly. The waterfalls are nice but do require several steps. They are quite pretty. Great stop from San Jose to LA Fortuna
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Posted On : 2024-03-05

Posted By : krista_R
A good overview of Costa Rica floral, fauna and natural beauty. Yes, amimals are in cages, and that's not my favorite, but their enclosures aren't too small. The monkeys were having great fun. Only a jaguar was doing the boredom pace. If there is any chance of rain I would suggest to do the waterfalls first while it's not raining and save the exhibits for when it is raining. Be sure to go inside the Tico exhibit and talk to the docent and take in what a typical 1850 Costa Rican house was like. Their food and coffee samples were delicious.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21

Posted By : Cathy_Y
This has been a highlight for us—the waterfalls and very active animal encounters will not disappoint!
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Posted On : 2024-01-07

Posted By : philk66
Amazing day at the park. Do not miss seeing this wonderful place. Great restaurants great hiking would go back in a second.
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Posted On : 2024-01-06