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San José · Central Valley & San José

Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose

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About this experience

Take a walk through an enchanting Costa Rican landscape alive with rescued jaguars, resplendent butterflies, exotic birds, and tropical cascades with a tour to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Travel from San Jose to this private nature reserve, designed to educate visitors and provide a sanctuary for rescued wildlife through a variety of gardens and exhibits. Also discover the beauties of the Sarapiqui River all in one day.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 134 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Canal Grande Lodge
  • Posada Nena Santa Ana
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • +128 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

What you'll do

  1. La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the # 1 most visited private ecological attraction in Costa Rica that offers you the best trails near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, an animal sanctuary and private reserve of wildlife with more than 100 species of animals and environmental education programs. Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, trails, aviary with 40 species of birds, feeding toucans in the palm of the hand, titi monkeys, display of insects, butterfly farm with their laboratory, 2-toed sloths, capuchin monkeys or capuchins, spider monkeys, garden of hummingbirds with more than 26 documented species, feeding hummingbirds in the palm of the hand in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium, jaguar, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, house of peace with area of domestic animals and cart with oxen. Frog, display of orchids, display of heliconias, bromeliads. All in once place

    4h hereAdmission included

  2. You will go to the Caribbean area to visit the famous Sarapiqui River that crosses a variety of environments: humid tropical forests, mountains, pastures and more. The river is popular with rafters, who come to ride their rapids, but it also has quieter sections that are perfect for safari-style floats. This tour is a relaxed boat trip to explore the vibrant river ecosystem. As your boat sails downstream, be attentive to wildlife in the water and on land. You may be able to see monkeys, iguanas, sloths, crocodiles, lizards, otters and a wide variety of bird species. Your guides will help you detect animals and explain the ecological importance of the surrounding area. This tour lasts two hours and takes place in a comfortable and modern boat. The boat has a special engine designed to minimize the impact on the environment.

    2h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Buffet lunch
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
1 more included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy physical level
  • Public transport nearby
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
4 more notes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation

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

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