Vara Blanca · 4 to 7 hours · all ages
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: five waterfalls and wildlife
A private eco park in Vara Blanca with five waterfalls, a wildlife sanctuary, a butterfly garden and a hummingbird garden, all linked by safe trails through rainforest and cloud forest.
Tour at a glance
The route
How the visit goes
Wildlife sanctuary
Jaguars, pumas, monkeys and sloths, plus a frog house, aviary and insect exhibit.
Butterflies and hummingbirds
A large butterfly garden and a hummingbird garden with more than 26 species.
Five waterfalls
The trail passes El Templo, Magia Blanca, Encantada, Escondida and La Paz waterfalls.
Typical house
A cultural exhibit of a traditional Costa Rican house with farm animals, and lunch in some packages.
Included
- Round-trip transport
- Park entry to La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Five waterfalls and 3.5 km of trails
- Buffet lunch, depending on the package
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket for the cloud forest
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Camera
Choose your day
Two ways to visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Transport and park entry for the waterfalls, sanctuary and gardens. Ask about the package with buffet lunch.
La Paz + Poás Volcano
A full day: Poás crater in the morning and La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the afternoon. Poás entry is booked with SINAC.
More day trips
Other day trips from the Northern Zone
Poás Volcano day trip
Transport and guide to Poás Volcano National Park and one of the world’s largest active craters. Park entry must be reserved with SINAC in advance.
Community coffee tour
The full seed-to-cup process on a cooperative farm in San Miguel de Sarapiquí, a walk to El Congo Waterfall and a typical lunch.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Walk the official trails over historic lava flows with views of the volcanic cone and Lake Arenal.
Dinoland in Bajos del Toro
A family park with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, the Río Agrio waterfall and an optional 195-metre dry slide.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
In Vara Blanca, Alajuela, about 45 minutes from Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO). It is a natural stop on the way to Poás Volcano or La Fortuna. We arrange the pickup on WhatsApp.
Five waterfalls (El Templo, Magia Blanca, Encantada, Escondida and La Paz), a wildlife sanctuary with jaguars, pumas, monkeys and sloths, a frog house, aviary, insect exhibit, a large butterfly garden and a hummingbird garden with more than 26 species.
Yes. It suits all ages: the 3.5 km of trails are built for safe walking, and you can go at your own pace. Some stairs lead down to the waterfalls.
It depends on the package: some include a buffet lunch at the park. Tell us your preference on WhatsApp and we quote the right option.
Yes. Poás in the morning and La Paz in the afternoon is one of the best full days in the area. The Poás entry is booked in advance with SINAC.
The park opens rain or shine, and the waterfalls are even fuller after rain; bring a rain jacket. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
Book on WhatsApp
Tell us your dates and we will plan the day
One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.