La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Tour from San Jose with Lunch

4.6(49)6 hours - 7 hoursEnglish, SpanishSan Jose, Costa Rica

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$133

Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s breathtaking rainforest on a full-day visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the country’s most iconic nature parks. Walk along lush jungle trails and experience the extraordinary biodiversity of this tropical paradise.

Discover the butterfly observatory, home to the stunning blue morpho, and visit wildlife exhibits where you may see pumas, monkeys, toucans, colorful tropical birds, and more native species. Stroll through the enchanting orchid, hummingbird, and frog gardens, and admire five spectacular waterfalls surrounded by dramatic cloud-forest scenery — a dream for nature lovers and photographers.

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch featuring Costa Rican favorites and international dishes before continuing your adventure through this magical natural sanctuary.

Perfect for families, couples, and eco-travelers, this tour blends wildlife, waterfalls, and rainforest discovery into one unforgettable experience near San José.

Included

Transportation included from San Jose Hotels and nearby
Let us know if you have some special meal restriction or allergy
Certified Bilingual Tour Guide during the visit to La Paz Waterfalls
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
operates with a minimum of two passengers
Entrance Fee/Admission La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Not included

Tips
Bottled water

What you'll do

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.
30 min
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
3 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

49 locations

Pickup details

We will pick you up at hotels located in the San José area and near by. The pickup time will depend on your hotel's location, so we kindly ask that you specify the place where you will be staying in your request.

Meeting points49

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Hotel Portal Colonial
Avenida 2A, Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, Costa Rica
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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Calle Marginal Norte, Plaza Itskatzu, Plaza Itskatzu, San Rafael de Escazu, Costa Rica
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Posada Nena Santa Ana
Av. 7 Calle 4, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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Studio Hotel Boutique
50 Meters North of the Red Cross, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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Hotel Villa Los Candiles
Mas x Menos Supermarket, Fincas Don Lalo, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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Eco Hotel Puerto Urbano
Avenidas 4 Y 6 San Francisco 10103 Calle 36, Avenidas 4 Y 6 San Francisco, Casa 436, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Del Centro Empresarial Forum Dos, 150 Metros sur Y 50 Metros Oeste, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Forum 2 Business Park, Lindora, Radial a Santa Ana, Pozos, Costa Rica
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Hotel Luisiana
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
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City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica
Diagonal al Cariari Corporate Center, Ulloa, Costa Rica
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Luxhigh Hotel & Casino
1st Ave & 9th St, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Transversal 11, Southwest Side from Parque de la Paz, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Alajuela
Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Hotel Santo Tomas
Avenida 7, Calles 3 y 5, Casa 372, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Inca Real
Avenue 11 Streets 3 & 3B, Barrio Amón, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Vesuvio
Avenida 11, Calle 13-15, Barrio Otoya, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Taormina Hotel and Casino
Avenida 11 Calle 3 Bis, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Los Diamantes
Entre Avenida 8 y 10 Calle 10, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hostal Canarias
Dra Karen Solano - Implantes Dentales, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Green Volcano Inn
Avenida 7, Between Calle 2 & 4 Building #7, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Hotel Cocori
Calle 16, Avenida 3, 250 m. North of San Juan de Dios Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
City Place, San Jose, Costa Rica
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BluRose Hotel
Calle 9, No. 677 Paseo de Estudiantes, Contiguo Casa del Tornillo, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Balmoral
Av. Central entre calle 7 y 9, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Nuevo Hotel Rialto
Av. 1, Calles 8 y 10, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Main Avenue, Streets 1st & 3rd, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Zona Two
Calle 3A Av 9 Barrio Amon Diagonal de INVU, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Doral
Avenida 4, Calles 6 y 8, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel El Descanso
WWM6+G8V, San Bosco, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel La Amistad
Calle 15 Avenida 11, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Kekoldi Garden
Avenida 9, between Calle 5 and 7, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Le Bergerac Boutique
Calle 35 Los Yoses entre avenida 8 y central, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Plaza Los Mangos, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Hotel Kaps Place
#1142 Street 19, Between Avenues 11 & 13 Barrio Aranjuez, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Villa Tournon
Calle 3, Avenida 15, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Villa Tournon
Trans. 7, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Aranjuez
Street 19, Corner of Avenue 11 and 13, 200 Meters North, 200 Meters ouest and 25 south from the Santa Teresita Church, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Presidente
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Nuevo Maragato Hotel & Hostel
Avenida Central, Entre Calles 1 Y 3 Antiguo Hotel Gran Via, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Calle Central, Y Tercera, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Boutique Hotel Casa Orquideas
Avenida Central Calles 35 y 37, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Diamante
Calle 8 Y 10. Avenida 8, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Soluxe El Sesteo
San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Dona Ines
Calle 11 Entre Avenida 2 & 6, Behind La Soledad Church, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Colonial
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, Behind La Soledad Cathedral, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Plaza
Central Avenue between 2nd and 4th street, Central Avenue Boulevard, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Airport SJO5 min -Marianas Apartments
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 124, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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Morazan Hotel & Casino
7th Street, 1st Avenue & 75 Meters South Of Morazán Park, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Hotel Castillo
Ave 9, Calle 9 y 11, San Jose, Costa Rica
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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

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